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The Wood Foundation supports My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s fight against MND

We are pleased to support Doddie Aid’s annual cycling challenge which raises funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, established by the late Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir following his MND diagnosis in 2017. [...]

The Wood Foundation supports My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s fight against MND2025-02-06T12:32:11+00:00

The Wood Foundation celebrates Sir Ian Wood’s profound impact on Scottish education

Sir Ian Wood has announced he is stepping back as The Wood Foundation’s Chairman, having played a pivotal role in shaping its work in both Africa and the UK – with a particular [...]

The Wood Foundation celebrates Sir Ian Wood’s profound impact on Scottish education2025-01-30T12:26:17+00:00

Sir Ian Wood steps back as Chairman of The Wood Foundation after 18 years

After almost two decades of leadership, Sir Ian Wood has today announced he is stepping back as The Wood Foundation’s Chairman. Sir Ian, who founded the charity in 2007, has [...]

Sir Ian Wood steps back as Chairman of The Wood Foundation after 18 years2025-01-30T16:27:20+00:00

We launch 12 Days of RAiSEmas – STEM activities with a festive twist

On the first day of RAiSEmas, the STEM elves gave to me… The Wood Foundation’s investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education) – which aims to engage children from a [...]

We launch 12 Days of RAiSEmas – STEM activities with a festive twist2024-12-18T16:19:51+00:00

Excelerate oracy practitioner training delivered to 80 educators

The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a community-connected approach for schools which develops learning and teaching methods – including oracy. Our oracy practitioner training – which consisted of four sessions [...]

Excelerate oracy practitioner training delivered to 80 educators2024-11-29T15:30:28+00:00

The Wood Foundation highlights impactful work to mark Scottish Careers Week

Opportunity and empowerment are at the heart of all The Wood Foundation’s Developing Young People in Scotland programmes and investments. During Scottish Careers Week, we take the opportunity to highlight [...]

The Wood Foundation highlights impactful work to mark Scottish Careers Week2024-11-15T10:30:05+00:00

Excelerate study visit was opportunity for teachers to look outwards

One of the main goals of The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate is to provide opportunities to inspire and empower education practitioners. Last month, 32 colleagues from nine Excelerate partner schools [...]

Excelerate study visit was opportunity for teachers to look outwards2024-11-12T16:17:04+00:00

The Wood Foundation committed its 12th grant to STV Children’s Appeal

At The Wood Foundation, we are proud of our long-term partnership with the STV Children’s Appeal, amplifying our efforts to improve the lives of children across the country. 2024 marks [...]

The Wood Foundation committed its 12th grant to STV Children’s Appeal2024-11-08T11:31:42+00:00
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