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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 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 […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Rebecca
We are very excited to kick off our YPI Programme Officer Spotlight campaign. Each month, we […]
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 […]
Why YPI – investing in the next generation
SEP has been a funding partner of YPI since 2017, supporting the sustainability and growth of […]
Why YPI – Funding Partner
Alan McLeish is Managing Director of QTS which is YPI’s principal funder in Ayrshire. Here he […]
Thank you for your commitment in 2020
This time last year, we could not have envisaged what our end of year reflections would […]
“YPI gives you the opportunity to show everyone what you are made of,” by Nicole Donnachie, YPI alumna
Nicole Donnachie reached St Columba’s RC High School YPI final in 2018/19. Although her team didn’t […]
Why YPI – professional learning
YPI Development Lead Lynsey Brosnan shares why YPI is important in terms of practitioners’ professional learning. […]
Why YPI – partnerships
Powerful partnerships are the driving force of YPI. The success of the programme is dependent on […]
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 […]
QTS supports first final of the year in Ayrshire
The first Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) final of 2021 has taken place in Ayrshire, with […]
The Nicolson Institute students secure £3000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
A team of S5 students from The Nicolson Institute has secured a grant of £3000 for […]
“YPI enables our community to provide hope and support for each other,” by Ian Porter, Craigroyston Community High Sch ..
Craigroyston Community High School was one of the earliest YPI finals of the 2020/21 academic year. […]
Moray collaborative of YPI Lead Teachers
In a challenging academic year, a group of Moray teachers have committed to collaborating to share […]
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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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📸Credit @shutterdreamphotography
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.
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