Young philanthropists mark £9.3m milestone at Scotland’s largest youth philanthropy event

Young people from across Scotland took centre stage in Perth last week to celebrate a £9.3 […]

National Youth Philanthropy Event Returns to Inspire Generation Change Across Scotland

In just two weeks’ time, hundreds of young people, educators, and third-sector leaders will gather for […]

A tale of two schools: 18 years apart, one shared mission.

It’s been 18 years since the first YPI grant was awarded in Scotland. Since then, 390,000 […]

Wood Foundation appoints new Director to lead Scotland’s premier youth social action programme

The Wood Foundation has appointed Lizbeth Paul as Director of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). […]

YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Romi

As part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce Romi who […]

Incorporating fundraising into YPI through a community coffee morning

Sir E Scott School on the Isle of Harris takes a creative, community-driven approach to YPI, […]

YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Paul

We are pleased to introduce Paul, our newest YPI Programme Officer who has recently started working […]

The STV Children’s Appeal continues to support YPI Scotland

YPI is proud of its long-term partnership with the STV Children’s Appeal. The STV Children’s Appeal […]

YPI Scotland launches new podcast series

YPI Scotland is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast mini-series called How Do […]

YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Heather

This month, as part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce […]

YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Rebecca

We are very excited to kick off our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign. Each month, we […]

Exam results day: No wrong path to #drivechange

At YPI, our goal is to empower you, young people, to be active and responsible citizens, […]

#WhyYPI – a perspective from our alumni

Julie and Murray from Kyle Academy secured £3000 for SeAScape through YPI in 2021. Their creative, […]

#WhyYPI – a charity’s perspective

Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) was granted £3000 thanks to the efforts of a team […]

‘Why YPI’ – our funding partners’ perspectives

The growth and sustainability of YPI is supported by a range of like-minded funding partners who […]

Thank you to our education partners

As the academic year draws to a close, we have a chance to recognise the incredible […]

UK Director discusses youth philanthropy with charity fundraisers

Ali MacLachlan was invited to present at the Scottish Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s grassroots community fundraising […]

The Northwood Charitable Trust empowers young people to make a difference

Students at Dundee’s Future Skills College secured £3000 for a centre which offers respite to families […]

Religion, Beliefs, and Values Award through YPI

A number of schools deliver YPI through the Religion, Beliefs and Values (RBV) SQA award, focussing […]

Siblings secure two grants for local dementia charity

The Living Well Dementia Café has secured two grants thanks to a pair of Portlethen siblings, […]

Intergenerational connections bringing the past to life

A team from Ardrossan Academy secured £3000 for their local Royal British Legion, inspired by the […]

Golspie students create compelling video package for local abuse charity

A team from Golspie High School secured £3000 for Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) through […]

YPI legacy – eight years on

Sarah Hadfield undertook YPI when she was an S3 student at Inverness Royal Academy. As part […]

Students share personal experience at impactful YPI Showcase supported by Standard Life Aberdeen

Funds to purchase a new horse for Ravelrig RDA were secured by students at James Gillespie […]