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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

Celebrating Aberdeen’s young people

The Wood Foundation is proud to be sponsoring the ‘Young Supporter of the Year’ category at the inaugural Celebrate Aberdeen Awards. Three finalists have been announced and there will now be additional [...]

Celebrating Aberdeen’s young people2018-10-24T15:41:12+00:00

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
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