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QTS commits to empowering Ayrshire’s students to make a difference to local community
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Celebrating the value of our volunteers this Volunteers’ Week
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#generationchange tackles baby loss and secures vital funding for Covid-19 response
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Small charity diversifies its offering thanks to #generationchange
A charity which offers a lifeline of memories to those living with dementia will be able […]
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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
We are very excited to introduce the hosts for the YPI National Event 2026!
We can't wait for Josh, Blake, and Sam from The James Young High School, to lead this year’s event. We look forward to the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement they’ll bring to the stage!
#GenerationChange #YPIScotland
Fantastic showcase of student talent last night at Mackie Academy! We were welcomed with the schools S1 band and also had a performance from the S3 dancers during the break.
Big congratulations to the winning team, Forget Me Not! The charity were absolutely delighted with all your hard work!
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
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