The Wood Foundation’s commitment to empowering transformational change
29 Oct 2025
We are very proud of our roots in Aberdeen and are pleased to confirm a £40 million investment in Opportunity North East (ONE) and Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ) – two wonderful organisations that are accelerating economic diversification and energy transition across North-East Scotland.
Here is a short interview in which True North Advisors Managing Partner Geoff Aberdein explores with our Founder and President, Sir Ian Wood, why our organisation has and continues to support a wide range of organisations across Aberdeen and the wider region.
Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation said: “This investment represents more than just The Wood Foundation’s commitment to the North-East; it honours the legacy of what my parents built in Aberdeen and signals our belief in the region’s future.We’re honoured to work alongside two exceptional organisations such as ONE and ETZ and the investment of £40Million in both will deepen our commitment to helping the next generation not only to live and work in the North-East, but to lead and thrive."
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