The Wood Foundation Africa (TWFA) was involved with a Commonwealth Day celebration in Rwanda organised by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Officer (FCDO). Taking place at the British High [...]
The Wood Foundation has committed funding for a third year to the Doddie Cup 500. Led by Doddie Weir’s former teammate Rob Wainwright and world-record holder cyclist Mark Beaumont, 200 [...]
Colleagues from across The Wood Foundation’s UK team share their reflections of 2022 and their hopes for our continuing impact. I am proud of: Gayle Duffus, Education Director: “Our Excelerate [...]
Young people will be responsible for securing £120,000 for charities across Scotland this festive season. Forty Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Final Showcases are taking place in December. One team [...]
A report compiled by The Wood Foundation has highlighted the impact of the RAiSE investment in developing sustainable improvements for primary STEM learning experiences. West Lothian, Clackmannanshire, and North Lanarkshire, [...]
Two local authorities have appointed Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Midlothian, and East Renfrewshire have recently joined the national [...]
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed an additional Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Caroline Nicol has joined Dr Kim Aplin as [...]
More than 100 teachers from across Scotland have undergone professional learning to increase their understanding about the STEM skills involved in the subsea industry. Global Underwater Hub (GUH) funded the initiative and provided [...]
YPI gives young people the platform to be advocates for their communities. The time and space to learn about social issues and charities, and what their impact can be in driving change. [...]
“A milestone anniversary for education should be the time for a milestone change,” by Ali Maclachlan, UK Director “The Education Act (Scotland) was signed in 1872, creating a legal obligation [...]
