Season of philanthropic giving
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 [...]
Report shares impact of RAiSE investment
A report compiled by The Wood Foundation has highlighted the impact of the RAiSE investment in developing sustainable improvements for primary STEM learning experiences. West Lothian, Clackmannanshire, and North Lanarkshire, [...]
Authorities embark upon RAiSE investment
Two local authorities have appointed Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Midlothian, and East Renfrewshire have recently joined the national [...]
#whyYPI – the skills agenda
YPI gives young people the platform to be advocates for their communities. The time and space to learn about social issues and charities, and what their impact can be in driving change. [...]
A milestone anniversary in education – comment
“A milestone anniversary for education should be the time for a milestone change,” by Ali Maclachlan, UK Director “The Education Act (Scotland) was signed in 1872, creating a legal obligation [...]
10 years of partnership with STV Children’s Appeal
The Wood Foundation has committed its 10th grant to the STV Children’s Appeal bringing the total of its support to £1.5m. The funds are distributed to local charities in Scotland [...]
Year of RAiSE report 2021/22
A report has been released highlighting the impact of the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) programme in 2021/22. Laura McCafferty, National Education Officer: “Our newest cohort of authorities are [...]
The Wood Foundation Africa invests in Uganda’s vanilla sector
The Wood Foundation Africa (TWFA) has expanded its venture philanthropic investments in Sub Saharan Africa. The Foundation is now a co-majority shareholder Enimiro Products Uganda Limited (Enimiro), marking its entry [...]
TWFA releases 21/22 impact
The Wood Foundation Africa has released analysis on the economic and social impact of its investment and interventions in Rwanda for the period from March 2021 and March 2022. The [...]
Sir Ian Wood honoured at Rwandan gorilla naming ceremony
The Wood Foundation’s Chairman, Sir Ian Wood KT GBE, was honoured to be asked to name a baby mountain gorilla during a Kwita Izina ceremony in Rwanda. At the ceremony [...]