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 […]
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We like to keep you updated, share success stories from across Scotland and have them shared with us too! Please see below for our latest news, views and events.
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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 […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Paul
We are pleased to introduce Paul, our newest YPI Programme Officer who has recently started working […]
YPI Programme Officer Spotlight: Paul
We are pleased to introduce Paul, our newest YPI Programme Officer who has recently started working […]
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 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, […]
#WhyYPI – a perspective from our alumni
Julie and Murray from Kyle Academy secured £3000 for SeAScape through YPI in 2021. Their creative, […]
#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 […]
Religion, Beliefs, and Values Award through YPI
A number of schools deliver YPI through the Religion, Beliefs and Values (RBV) SQA award, focussing […]
Siblings secure two grants for local dementia charity
The Living Well Dementia Café has secured two grants thanks to a pair of Portlethen siblings, […]
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 […]
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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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