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We would like to wish you happy holidays and a bright New Year. We hope our partners, schools, and colleagues enjoy a well-deserved festive break. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue driving change and, together, making a lasting impact in our communities.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Aberdeen legend, Denis Law. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The Wood Foundation is proud to support his charity, Denis Law Legacy Trust, which is making a positive difference to young people’s lives across Aberdeen.

After almost two decades of leadership, Sir Ian Wood has today announced he is stepping back as The Wood Foundation’s Chairman. Sir Ian, who founded the charity in 2007, has played a pivotal role in shaping its work in Africa and the UK. thewoodfoundation.org.uk/sir-ian-wood-s…

The Wood Foundation celebrates Sir Ian Wood’s profound impact on Scottish education following his decision to step back as Chairman. YPI Scotland Excelerate RAiSE Read our article here: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/sir-ian-wood-i…

We are looking to hire an Administrator who will be responsible for providing smooth and efficient administrative support to the organisation. Please find more information and apply here by Sunday 16 February: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/administrator-…

At Excelerate, we believe the most powerful stories of change come from those who live and breathe it every day. We asked the team at Turriff Academy to provide us with insight into their Excelerate journey. Here's Turriff Academy's newsletter takeover: tinyurl.com/ExcelerateTurr…

We were pleased to welcome more than 40 educators from 15 schools across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Angus to our #PBL (project-based learning) training last week. The Wood Foundation

We are pleased to support Doddie Aid's annual cycling challenge which raises funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, established by the late Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir following his MND diagnosis in 2017. Read more here: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/my-name-doddie… Photo by Craig Watson.

We are delighted to share that ProActive Minds, a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by The Wood Foundation and Innovate UK, was shortlisted in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025. Read more here: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/proactive-mind…

At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment to inspiring and empowering educators. A group of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus teachers have just embarked on a study visit to Detroit. More info here: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/excelerate-stu…

We are no longer posting on X, but our journey continues! Follow #YPIScotland on our other social media channels to stay connected, inspired and up to date. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ypi-sc… Facebook: facebook.com/YPIScotland/ Instagram: instagram.com/ypi_scotland/ See you there!

We are no longer posting on X. Join us on LinkedIn to stay connected, inspired, and part of the conversation. Excelerate: linkedin.com/company/excele… The Wood Foundation: linkedin.com/company/the-wo…