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.
Latest News & Views
The Wood Foundation reflects on the impact of YPI in 2024/25 academic year
As the 2024/25 academic year comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on the impact of The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) – the largest independent programme delivered through [...]
The Wood Foundation to host major UK conference in Scotland for the first time
Fifty education leaders from across the UK will travel to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus from 18–20 June for a national conference exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The 2025 [...]
Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and wife Nicola named in the King’s Birthday Honours List
We are incredibly proud of our Chairman, Garreth Wood, and his wife Nicola who were both named in the King's Birthday Honours List which marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across [...]
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) celebrates granting £8.5m to Scottish charities
Young people, teachers, charities, and keynote speakers were brough together for the YPI National Event to share inspirational stories and recognise the power of youth voice in driving positive change within local communities. [...]
The Wood Foundation reflects on the impact of YPI in 2024/25 academic year
As the 2024/25 academic year comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on the impact of The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) – the largest independent programme delivered through [...]
The Wood Foundation to host major UK conference in Scotland for the first time
Fifty education leaders from across the UK will travel to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus from 18–20 June for a national conference exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The 2025 [...]
Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and wife Nicola named in the King’s Birthday Honours List
We are incredibly proud of our Chairman, Garreth Wood, and his wife Nicola who were both named in the King's Birthday Honours List which marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across [...]
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) celebrates granting £8.5m to Scottish charities
Young people, teachers, charities, and keynote speakers were brough together for the YPI National Event to share inspirational stories and recognise the power of youth voice in driving positive change within local communities. [...]
The Wood Foundation reflects on the impact of YPI in 2024/25 academic year
As the 2024/25 academic year comes to a close, we are proud [...]
The Wood Foundation to host major UK conference in Scotland for the first time
Fifty education leaders from across the UK will travel to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, [...]
Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and wife Nicola named in the King’s Birthday Honours List
We are incredibly proud of our Chairman, Garreth Wood, and his wife [...]
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) celebrates granting £8.5m to Scottish charities
Young people, teachers, charities, and keynote speakers were brough together for the [...]