The Wood Foundation is committed to empowering transformational change through economic, education, and societal investments.
Its varied portfolio of work focusses on three key strands: Venture philanthropy transforming livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa, developing young people in Scotland, and facilitating economic development in Scotland.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
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The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at The Wood Foundation. Having dedicated the past 17 years to the Foundation as Africa Director, David Knopp has [...]
Join us at RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The RAiSE Legacy
As we near the conclusion of our decade-long investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education), we invite you to join us at the RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The [...]
ProActive Minds – funded by The Wood Foundation – is nominated for an award
We are delighted to share that ProActive Minds, a two-year (2022-24) Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by The Wood Foundation and Innovate UK, has been shortlisted in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025 which [...]
The Wood Foundation and University of Aberdeen launch Interns with Impact during anniversary celebrations
The Wood Foundation’s UK Director, Ali MacLachlan, joined fellow University of Aberdeen alumni, supporters and staff earlier today for a panel discussion as part of the University’s Founders’ Week, celebrating its 530th anniversary. [...]
The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at The Wood Foundation. Having dedicated the past 17 years to the Foundation as Africa Director, David Knopp has [...]
Join us at RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The RAiSE Legacy
As we near the conclusion of our decade-long investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education), we invite you to join us at the RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The [...]
ProActive Minds – funded by The Wood Foundation – is nominated for an award
We are delighted to share that ProActive Minds, a two-year (2022-24) Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by The Wood Foundation and Innovate UK, has been shortlisted in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025 which [...]
The Wood Foundation and University of Aberdeen launch Interns with Impact during anniversary celebrations
The Wood Foundation’s UK Director, Ali MacLachlan, joined fellow University of Aberdeen alumni, supporters and staff earlier today for a panel discussion as part of the University’s Founders’ Week, celebrating its 530th anniversary. [...]
The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at [...]
Join us at RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The RAiSE Legacy
As we near the conclusion of our decade-long investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations [...]
ProActive Minds – funded by The Wood Foundation – is nominated for an award
We are delighted to share that ProActive Minds, a two-year (2022-24) Knowledge [...]
The Wood Foundation and University of Aberdeen launch Interns with Impact during anniversary celebrations
The Wood Foundation’s UK Director, Ali MacLachlan, joined fellow University of Aberdeen [...]