Who We Help

The Wood Foundation – Youth and Philanthropy Initiative

The Appeal has been working in partnership with The Wood Foundation (TWF) since 2013, to support the development of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) across Scotland with a specific interest in YPI winning charities, and associated schools, who support the alleviation of child poverty. The YPI Initiative is a powerful active citizenship programme, empowering young people to make a difference in their communities while developing a range of skills. Since it was introduced to Scotland in 2008 by The Wood Foundation, it has engaged more than 390,000 young people and has been responsible for granting £8.5m to grassroots charities across Scotland.

Each school is responsible for directing a grant of £3,000 to a local charity championed by its students through a unique programme of teamwork, research, and competition. YPI engages a full year-group of students, developing skills and confidence through a contextualised learning experience. The programme gives agency to young people to raise awareness of social issues and local charities and is a vital means of devolved, locally driven grant-making.

PROJECTSCHOOL NOMINATED
Emma Cameron FoundationBoclair Academy
Baby Bank ScotlandHamilton Grammar School
Megan’s SpaceAuchenharvie Academy
Yahya’s HubEllon Academy
The Miracle FoundationCoatbridge High
One Step BordersJedburgh Grammar
TykesDornoch Academy
DifferabledRosshall Academy
River KidsWest Calder High School
Play PeaceSt Margaret’s High School

Project’s supported in the academic year 2024/25 through our partnership with YPI

The Appeal has been a funding partner of the YPI for 12 years, supporting the empowerment of youth voice and advocacy to challenge and address child poverty across Scotland. More can be found on the YPI here.

EIS Conference in Aviemore