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, […]

From YPI to professional care: Jade’s journey with St Columba’s Hospice 

When Jade Finlayson’s YPI group chose St Columba’s Hospice Care as the charity they wanted to […]

YPI’s most northern school hosts sleepover and concert to raise funds for charities 

Shetland’s Baltasound Junior High School, the most northern school taking part in the YPI programme, has […]

YPI Scotland celebrates granting more than £7.6 million to charities since 2008

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) National Event brought together pupils, teachers, charity representatives, and keynote […]

Holywood Trust empowers Dumfries & Galloway’s young people through YPI

The Holywood Trust has been a long-term supporter of YPI in Dumfries & Galloway, granting more […]

YPI’s most northern school hosts sleepover and concert to raise funds for charities 

Shetland’s Baltasound Junior High School, the most northern school taking part in the YPI programme, has […]

YPI Scotland celebrates granting more than £7.6 million to charities since 2008

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) National Event brought together pupils, teachers, charity representatives, and keynote […]

Holywood Trust empowers Dumfries & Galloway’s young people through YPI

The Holywood Trust has been a long-term supporter of YPI in Dumfries & Galloway, granting more […]

“Rounding off 2023 with a season of giving,” Gayle Duffus, Education Director

In December, 30 YPI Final Showcases are set to take place meaning young people will be […]

Impact of YPI grants on young carers

Funds secured by YPI students at East Dunbartonshire’s Boclair and Douglas Academies provided much-needed respite experiences […]

McLaren High School’s fundraising students

Students from McLaren High School continue their charity engagement far beyond their YPI Final Showcase. From […]

#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 […]

Why YPI – investing in the next generation

SEP has been a funding partner of YPI since 2017, supporting the sustainability and growth of […]

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 […]

Shattering the misconceptions of abuse

Two Mackie Academy students wanted to share the stories of people who have survived abuse to […]

Young people talking openly about grief

Highland Hospice has worked with schools throughout the Highland region to encourage open and honest conversations […]