The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at The Wood Foundation. Having dedicated the past 17 years to the Foundation as Africa Director, David Knopp has [...]
Join us at RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The RAiSE Legacy
As we near the conclusion of our decade-long investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education), we invite you to join us at the RAiSE Expo – Celebrating the Learning, Inspiring the Future: The [...]
ProActive Minds – funded by The Wood Foundation – is nominated for an award
We are delighted to share that ProActive Minds, a two-year (2022-24) Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by The Wood Foundation and Innovate UK, has been shortlisted in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025 which [...]
The Wood Foundation and University of Aberdeen launch Interns with Impact during anniversary celebrations
The Wood Foundation’s UK Director, Ali MacLachlan, joined fellow University of Aberdeen alumni, supporters and staff earlier today for a panel discussion as part of the University’s Founders’ Week, celebrating its 530th anniversary. [...]
The Wood Foundation supports My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s fight against MND
We are pleased to support Doddie Aid’s annual cycling challenge which raises funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, established by the late Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir following his MND diagnosis in 2017. [...]
The Wood Foundation celebrates Sir Ian Wood’s profound impact on Scottish education
Sir Ian Wood has announced he is stepping back as The Wood Foundation’s Chairman, having played a pivotal role in shaping its work in both Africa and the UK – with a particular [...]
Sir Ian Wood steps back as Chairman of The Wood Foundation after 18 years
After almost two decades of leadership, Sir Ian Wood has today announced he is stepping back as The Wood Foundation’s Chairman. Sir Ian, who founded the charity in 2007, has [...]
Happy holidays from The Wood Foundation
We would like to wish you happy holidays and a bright New Year from all of us at The Wood Foundation. We hope our partners, schools, and colleagues enjoy a [...]
The Wood Foundation colleagues get together for festive team day
With many of our colleagues based in schools or working remotely, we make it a priority to come together in person for team days several times a year. Last Friday’s [...]
We launch 12 Days of RAiSEmas – STEM activities with a festive twist
On the first day of RAiSEmas, the STEM elves gave to me… The Wood Foundation’s investment RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education) – which aims to engage children from a [...]