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Sir Ian Wood receives Scotland’s highest honour from The Queen

Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood KT GBE was formally installed as a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle by Her Majesty The Queen, at a [...]

Sir Ian Wood receives Scotland’s highest honour from The Queen2019-05-16T11:37:16+00:00

Dumfries & Galloway plays host to RAiSE rural STEM showcase

An event to contextualise science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) learning in rural areas was held at locations throughout Dumfries & Galloway. Organised by the region’s Raising Aspirations in Science [...]

Dumfries & Galloway plays host to RAiSE rural STEM showcase2018-10-24T15:42:13+00:00

Emeli Sandé performs for Scotland’s young philanthropists at YPI National Event

Global superstar Emeli Sandé performed to 1000 young people who were being recognised for the difference they have made to their communities throughout Scotland at the Youth & Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland National [...]

Emeli Sandé performs for Scotland’s young philanthropists at YPI National Event2018-10-24T15:43:07+00:00

RAiSE and DYW STEM event in Angus attracts 300 people

An event to raise aspirations towards, and interest in, STEM was enjoyed by more than 300 people at Arbroath Academy. The Angus STEM Festival featured shows from Aberdeen and Dundee [...]

RAiSE and DYW STEM event in Angus attracts 300 people2019-05-16T11:37:26+00:00

The Wood Foundation supports MCR Pathway’s growth in the North-east

MCR Pathways is set to support 250 young people in six North-east schools, with an ambition to support every Aberdeen City and Shire secondary school through its mentorship programme. MCR [...]

The Wood Foundation supports MCR Pathway’s growth in the North-east2018-10-24T15:45:41+00:00

Emeli Sandé to headline YPI Scotland’s 10th anniversary event

Global superstar Emeli Sandé will headline one of Scotland’s largest youth gatherings later this month. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland National Event will welcome more than 1000 participants [...]

Emeli Sandé to headline YPI Scotland’s 10th anniversary event2018-10-24T15:47:10+00:00

Lady Helen Wood opens the Lady Helen Parking Centre

NHS Grampian announced today the formal opening of the new multi-storey car parking facility at their Foresterhill Health Campus. Funded by The Wood Foundation (TWF), the £10.7m Lady Helen Parking Centre, built to [...]

Lady Helen Wood opens the Lady Helen Parking Centre2018-05-28T10:16:27+00:00

The Wood Foundation’s innovative philanthropy is delivering systemic change in East Africa.

5,000 smallholder farmers from the Mulindi tea factory and field unit in Rwanda recently gathered to celebrate the significant progress in their tea farming activities and communities and to thank The Wood Foundation [...]

The Wood Foundation’s innovative philanthropy is delivering systemic change in East Africa.2018-05-28T10:18:43+00:00

Charity mission launched to create cracking Christmas for kids

The Wood Foundation is once again supporting the Northsound Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal by contributing £15,000 to cover operational costs, ensuring all donations go to those who most need them in [...]

Charity mission launched to create cracking Christmas for kids2018-05-28T10:20:42+00:00

YPI Scotland Leaders’ Conference 2017

Tuesday 28th November will see senior leaders from over 100 Scottish secondary schools converge on The Quincentenary Conference Centre at The Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh for the Youth & Philanthropy (YPI) Scotland Leaders’ Conference. [...]

YPI Scotland Leaders’ Conference 20172019-05-16T11:38:29+00:00
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