“Fifteen years ago, we were a very young foundation with huge ambition, making our first grants and our first foray into the education space. “When our trustees established The Wood [...]
“In June 2023, It’s our Future: Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment, was published to high interest from those invested in education. This report builds upon the recommendations made in [...]
Youth voice, advocacy, and philanthropy were celebrated with an afternoon of thought-provoking presentations, music, poetry, and speeches at the Perth Concert Hall. Young people from the length and breadth of [...]
More than 170 stakeholders gathered for a day of shared learning, recognition, inspiration, and celebration. The Excelerate Shared Learning and Celebration Event hosted panel discussions, spotlight sessions, and a marketplace [...]
The Wood Foundation is providing three years of funding to support the Russell Anderson Foundation (RAF) development of its offering in the Torry community. The Wood Foundation has worked with [...]
The Wood Foundation has committed to a three-year partnership with local children’s charity, Denis Law Legacy Trust to engage its Streetsport participants in early employment pathways. Denis Law Legacy Trust [...]
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 [...]
