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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 […]
Exam results day: No wrong path to #drivechange
At YPI, our goal is to empower you, young people, to be active and responsible citizens, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Gannochy Trust empowers Perth and Kinross’s YPI students
The Gannochy Trust has kickstarted its Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) partnership for the 2023/24 academic […]
YPI charity engagement legacy – a ‘paw’sitive ‘tail’
Charity engagement through YPI can go beyond teams’ individual experiences to forging lasting community connections for […]
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 […]
Why YPI – contexualised learning experience
The Wood Foundation’s Programme Manager Georgea Hughes has spent the past three years researching international interdisciplinary, […]
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.
📢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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