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TWF Trustee Garreth Wood judges Craigroyston YPI final

Craigroyston Community High School pupils secured £3000 for a charity that has given them ‘a sense of belonging’. Kirsty, Jessica, Rhiannon and Demi-Leigh made up one of five finalist teams [...]

TWF Trustee Garreth Wood judges Craigroyston YPI final2018-12-11T10:41:55+00:00

YPI and SYP survey reveals young people want to learn about social activism

More than 80% of young people believe activity focussed on philanthropy and social activism should be part of the core secondary curriculum. A nationwide survey by the Scottish Youth Parliament [...]

YPI and SYP survey reveals young people want to learn about social activism2018-11-12T14:03:34+00:00

Dumfries & Galloway pupils’ building blocks to success

More than 50 primary pupils from across Dumfries & Galloway completed the IET’s First Lego League Jr Expo. This is the first time the challenge has taken place in Scotland. [...]

Dumfries & Galloway pupils’ building blocks to success2018-11-05T11:22:28+00:00

The Wood Foundation celebrates six-year partnership with STV Children’s Appeal

The Wood Foundation is a proud partner of the STV Children’s Appeal which is empowering organisations throughout Scotland to address the causes and consequences of child poverty. The Wood Foundation has [...]

The Wood Foundation celebrates six-year partnership with STV Children’s Appeal2018-10-24T15:30:19+00:00

The Wood Foundation supports #LetsChangeThat campaign

The Wood Foundation is supporting a competition which shines a light on the positive changes people and communities are striving to make. The Corra Foundation’s #LetsChangeThat social media-led campaign is [...]

The Wood Foundation supports #LetsChangeThat campaign2018-10-08T11:19:37+00:00

First YPI final of 2018/19 sees pupils secure £3000 for disability support charity

North Berwick High School kicked off the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative’s (YPI) 2018/19 academic year with an impressive final delivered in front of an audience of the entire S5 year group. [...]

First YPI final of 2018/19 sees pupils secure £3000 for disability support charity2018-10-03T08:36:21+00:00

Global Learning Partnerships launches applications for 2019 cohort

A programme which offers a unique, immersive and life-changing personal and professional development opportunity is accepting applications for its 2019 intake. Global Learning Partnerships (GLP) has challenged and empowered 86 [...]

Global Learning Partnerships launches applications for 2019 cohort2018-10-23T08:39:21+00:00

RAiSE STEM Family Fun Day attracts more than 400 people

More than 400 people attended the Leith Family Fun Day – a free event to engage local families in fun, educational and inspiring STEM activities. Organised by the Raising Aspirations in [...]

RAiSE STEM Family Fun Day attracts more than 400 people2018-10-24T15:34:46+00:00

RAiSE report highlights love of science among primary pupils

More than 85% of Scots primary pupils believe it is important to study science at school with favourite activities including experiments, group working and visiting science centres. The findings are [...]

RAiSE report highlights love of science among primary pupils2018-10-24T15:37:28+00:00

Young people secure £690,000 for Scotland’s charity’s through YPI

Secondary school pupils across Scotland secured £690,000 for small, grassroots charities in Scotland through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). Taking place in each of Scotland’s 32 local authority regions, charities tackling [...]

Young people secure £690,000 for Scotland’s charity’s through YPI2018-10-24T15:39:14+00:00
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