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 who have 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.
| PROJECT | SCHOOL NOMINATED |
| Emma Cameron Foundation | Boclair Academy |
| Baby Bank Scotland | Hamilton Grammar School |
| Megan’s Space | Auchenharvie Academy |
| Yahya’s Hub | Ellon Academy |
| The Miracle Foundation | Coatbridge High |
| One Step Borders | Jedburgh Grammar |
| Tykes | Dornoch Academy |
| Differabled | Rosshall Academy |
| River Kids | West Calder High School |
| Play Peace | St 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.