How to: YPI 101 Webinar
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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, […]
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 Monthly Drop-in Sessions
Whether you have a YPI burning issue or just fancy a chat, one of our experienced […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Laura
This February, as part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce […]
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 […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Steve
This January, as part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce […]
YPI launch: SHARP conference revived thanks to young people at Perth Grammar School
Perth Grammar School hosted a remarkable YPI launch, demonstrating the power of community connections and student […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Mark
This month, as part of our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign, we are excited to introduce […]
YPI marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate the importance of promoting the […]
#whyYPI – the approach at Leith Academy
Nadia Steele is the Lead Teacher for YPI at Leith Academy. Leith embodies a whole-school approach […]
#whyYPI – the skills agenda
YPI gives young people the platform to be advocates for their communities. The time and space […]
Lynsey Brosnan, YPI Development Lead, reflects on our Tayside professional learning event.
“This was our first in-person shared learning session for almost three years. There was a noticeable […]
Recognising personal learning and achievement through YPI, by Jim Duffy of the Awards Network
Recognising achievement is integral to Curriculum for Excellence and an entitlement for all young people. ‘Achievement […]
YPI End of Year Comment
“Young people have been empowered to lead change thanks to our schools and partnership, thank you,” […]
#WhyYPI – charity youth engagement
Iain Mulholland of Children’s Neighbourhoods shares his experience of engaging with students at Lanark Grammar School. […]
Charity fair preparation – Elgin Academy
Many schools host charity fairs in the early stages of the YPI experience to introduce young […]
Understanding social issues and my community
The beginning of the YPI process, which focusses on understanding social issues and the local community […]
YPI at Knox Academy
Knox Academy shared how it approaches the development and delivery of YPI with its pupils in […]
Portlethen students secure funds for Cyrenians
S2 students at Portlethen Academy secured £3000 for Aberdeen Cyrenians through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative […]
Digital YPI Final Showcases
Schools have deployed digital innovation in delivering YPI over the past two years, developing exciting approaches […]
Monifieth’s approach to ASN YPI delivery
At Monifieth High School, a team of additional supports needs (ASN) students secured the school’s YPI […]
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YPI empowers young people to make a difference in their communities, while developing a host of essential skills.
Another amazing example of the impact of YPI not just on our young people but for the charities that benefit.![]()
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Congratulations to students at Gairloch High School for their hard work and making this new shed possible.
What an absolutely outstanding achievement from pupils at Falkirk High School, organising a whole school fun day to support and raise funds for their YPI winning charity Strathcarron Hospice![]()
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#GenerationChangeWhat a day at Falkirk High! A huge well done to everyone who took part in the FHS Fun Run, Steps for Strathcarron, which raised £2,023 for Strathcarron Hospice. 👏![]()
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From walking and running to dressing up and taking part in activities, it was great to see so many pupils getting involved for such an important cause. ![]()
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A special thanks to our S2 Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) winners for organising the event and helping raise support for Strathcarron Hospice in its 45th year. 💙![]()
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This is why we do what we do.![]()
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How amazing to see YPI funds put to such good use and to see a team of young people who have worked so hard to advocate for a charity get to see the very real outcome of their hard work.![]()
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#GenerationChange
Lovely gesture from Dundee Age Concern for their winning YPI team at St Paul's Academy.
Don't forget to tune in this Saturday to hear the team Millburn Academy Invernessrness talk about their YPI success!
With 2 of Scotland’s 32 local authorities finishing up for summer today and the rest finishing over the next week, we would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for taking part in YPI this year.
Together, you’ve helped make #GenerationChange possible!
One week on from the YPI National Event, we hear from the incredible voices who made the day so special.
Check out the full video to hear their highlights, reflections and key takeaways from the day.
#GenerationChange #ypi #thewoodfoundation
A wonderful evening for Dollar Academy’s final last night with 9 creative, mature presentations.
Crossroads Fife won the £3000 and all other teams walked away with £1000 thanks to a generous anonymous donation.
An amazingly creative final recently at Hillhead High school saw the team representing Flourish House walk away with the prize after showing a confident and seamless presentation.
Working with likeminded partners supports the sustainability of YPI as we grow the opportunity throughout Scotland.
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