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). […]
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YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Romi
As part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce Romi who […]
YPI Focus: Creativity Workshop
This online workshop will provide the opportunity to hear how an experienced YPI Lead Teacher supports […]
How to: YPI 101 Webinar
This webinar is aimed at Lead Teachers, Delivery Teachers and SLT links who are new to the programme. […]
How to: Leading YPI Webinar
This webinar will provide the opportunity to hear from a member of The Wood Foundation team […]
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, […]
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, […]
Arven Offshore Wind Farm partners with YPI to support youth empowerment and community engagement in Shetland
With the support of Arven, The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is delivered in […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Laura
This February, as part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce […]
YPI Scotland welcomes The Ryvoan Trust as Principal Funder of YPI in the Highlands
YPI Scotland is pleased to welcome The Ryvoan Trust as a Principal Funder of YPI in […]
Wellbeing Works shares advice for other charities
Wendy Callander of Wellbeing Works outlines her advice for other charities engaging in the YPI process. […]
#whyYPI – giving back to a charity that has been a personal support
At Dumfries High School, the winning team represented Dumfries & Galloway SANDS. One of the team […]
#whyYPI legacy – Alana’s story
Alana Welsh took part in YPI 10 years ago, competing with her classmates at Torry Academy […]
Beeslack pupils share their experience – podcast
Beeslack High School’s YPI Lead Teacher Morag Carrie has interviewed Murray and Peter from the 2022 […]
From YPI charity to employer – Leigh’s story
Leigh Boyd did YPI in 2014 when she was an S2 pupil at Arran High School. […]
#whyYPI – the approach at Leith Academy
Nadia Steele is the Lead Teacher for YPI at Leith Academy. Leith embodies a whole-school approach […]
Developing skills through real-world context
This paper will explore how real-world context supports the development of skills for learning, life, and […]
The power of active citizenship education
This paper will examine the role of active citizenship in education, and the mandate from education, […]
Empowering #generationchange together, apart
When the country entered lockdown in March, the immediate closure of schools threw the completion of […]
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, […]
Arven Offshore Wind Farm partners with YPI to support youth empowerment and community engagement in Shetland
With the support of Arven, The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is delivered in […]
The UK’s largest secondary comprehensive school delivers YPI, supported by SEP
More than 400 young people from Glasgow’s Holyrood Secondary School – the UK’s largest secondary comprehensive […]
YPI Scotland welcomes Gordon Cook Foundation as Principal Funder of YPI in Aberdeen
YPI Scotland is delighted to introduce Gordon Cook Foundation as a Principal Funder of YPI in […]
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 Focus: Creativity Workshop
This online workshop will provide the opportunity to hear how an experienced YPI Lead Teacher supports […]
How to: YPI 101 Webinar
This webinar is aimed at Lead Teachers, Delivery Teachers and SLT links who are new to the programme. […]
How to: Leading YPI Webinar
This webinar will provide the opportunity to hear from a member of The Wood Foundation team […]
YPI Monthly Drop-in Sessions
Whether you have a YPI burning issue or just fancy a chat, one of our experienced […]
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YPI Scotland
YPI empowers young people to make a difference in their communities, while developing a host of essential skills.
📢Calling all Fife charitiesAny Fife charities interested in attending a charity fayre at Glenwood High School to engage with the YPI Scotland programme and the possibility of winning a grant for £3000.![]()
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Please get in touch with the school if interested. Glenwoodhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk![]()
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Fife Voluntary Action
This weeks theme for Mental Health Awareness week is "Action"![]()
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YPI gives young people the opportunity to be put change into action by raising awareness of and funds for charities.![]()
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Many of these charities are focused on supporting good mental health such as Beautiful Inside & Out - SCIO ![]()
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This year the winning team from Grange Academy made a wonderful video to discuss mental health and the work this charity does.![]()
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
It's just under a month until the YPI National Event 2026! ![]()
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Expect a day of inspiration and innovation as young people from across Scotland take to the stage and advocate for the social issues that mean most to them. ![]()
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Keep an eye on our social media platforms for exciting announcements about performances and speakers on the da#GenerationChangeh#ypiscotlanttlant
Year 8 of YPI at Dumfries High School - Official and it just gets bigger and better.![]()
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Well done on the absolutely amazing fundraising efforts 👏
Some lovely coverage from the recent YPI Final at Firhill High School where the winners secured £3000 for Dads Rock![]()
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Edinburgh pupils win £3,000 for Dads Rock charity
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Edinburgh pupils win £3,000 for Dads Rock charity
Nothing beats being piped into a YPI final like tonight at Carnoustie High School.
Great creativity from performers and supporting acts, including this lovely poster.
Well done to the winners 2nd Carnoustie Guides
Delightful #YPI final event at Brannock High: compered by pupils. S1 and S2, families & charities present to enjoy varied creativity (including makaton karaoke - Donald Where’s Yer Troosers!), brave personal shares, brilliant level of detail in every presentation. Huge well done to all involved 👏
Check out this amazing selection of yummy cakes at the bake sale at this mornings #YPI final @bannermanhigh.bsky.social. 7 brilliant teams battled for the £3000 grant. We particularly enjoyed the poster made by the winning team for Glasgow Women’s Aid - super informative!
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