#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 [...]
The Wood Foundation invests in sports psychology pilot
The Wood Foundation is investing in a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Sport Aberdeen and Glasgow Caledonian University. The ProActive Minds initiative has employed a sport and exercise psychologist [...]
President Kagame visits Rugabano factory
President Paul Kagame visited The Wood Foundation Africa’s Rugabano factory and encouraged local people to capitalise on the demand for high-quality Rwandan tea. The President was given a tour of [...]
Young people secure £756,000 for Scotland’s charities
More than 35,000 young people have been empowered to be advocates for their communities, securing more than three quarters of a million pounds for charities the length and breadth of the country. [...]