Understanding social issues and my community
The beginning of the YPI process, which focusses on understanding social issues and the local community […]
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YPI at Knox Academy
Knox Academy shared how it approaches the development and delivery of YPI with its pupils in […]
Pinewood pupils meet local charities
Sixty S2 to S6 6 pupils from Pinewood School had the chance to meet eight charities […]
Braes pupils create impactful mental health video
YPI students at Braes High School created a video which has been used by the charity […]
Campbeltown students empowered to secure foodbank funds by CalMac
A group of S2 students from Campbeltown Grammar School secured £3000 for Kintyre Foodbank thanks to […]
Wellbeing Works shares advice for other charities
Wendy Callander of Wellbeing Works outlines her advice for other charities engaging in the YPI process. […]
Hundreds of young people celebrate their impact on their communities
The largest gathering of pupils from across Scotland has returned after a three-year hiatus, addressing issues […]
West Lothian students secure funds for local charities
Young people in West Lothian have been securing funds for local charities addressing issues such as […]
Celebrating five years of partnership with QTS
QTS has been the funding partner of YPI in Ayrshire. Its proactive approach has seen it […]
Students secure funding for Dalbeattie Community Initiative
Students from Dalbeattie High School secured £3000 for a musical project which supports people with dementia. […]
Royal High School students secure funding for dementia garden
Students at Royal High School secured £3000 for the Forget Me Not dementia charity through their […]
Girvan Academy students secure funds for Children 1st
Students from Girvan Academy secured £3000 to support families facing food poverty in South Ayrshire. The […]
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YPI Scotland
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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