ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of The Wood Foundation Founder, Sir Ian Wood. Please visit www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk for our full statement. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026With 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! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026One 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 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026A 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. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026An 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. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Thinking back to Feb and the winners at Bellshill Academy. These lads stood out not just for their mature and sensitive handling of their social issue, but because of how supportive they were of each other at moments of vulnerability. So touching to see their tangible friendship, emotion & support. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026That’s a wrap on the YPI National Event 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us today. #GenerationChange #TheWoodFoundation #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026‘Own your story, shape your future.’ Thank you to keynote and motivational speaker Dee Bleakley for your powerful words and inspiring message🎤 #GenerationChange #TheWoodFoundation #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026‘Finding Your Happy Place’ Thank you Saint Phnx for an inspiring keynote. #GenerationChange #YPIScotland #SaintPhnx 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The excitement is building for an unforgettable day celebrating the impact young people are making in communities across Scotland! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Young people, educators, charity partners and programme supporters are starting to gather for the YPI National Event 2026!🎉 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Less than 24hrs until the YPI National Event 2026!! 🎉 Are you ready for the biggest event of the year!? #GenerationChange #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Another amazing, creative YPI final at Dunfermline HS tonight. Outstanding fundraising and charity engagement throughout. Well done to our winners representing Seescape Fife. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026📣 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We are privileged to be joined by Stevie & Alan from Saint Phnx. Stevie & Alan are two brothers on a mission to provide a safe space for children to express their emotions through art and music. #GenerationChange #YPIScotland #SaintPhnx 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Congratulations to our winners representing Anam Cara Fasgadh at St Modans High School today who had engaged wonderfully with their charity 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Just ONE WEEK until the National Event 2026🎉 Get ready for a powerful programme or Key Note speakers, musical performances and student presentations! More announcements to come this week 👀 #GenerationChange #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Overall, a fantastic #YPI final last night at Mintlaw Academy, where we saw lots of creative elements, including a rap from our winning team representing Breakthrough T1D! Also a great, unique example of how a group has helped their charity - a positive message board for charity users. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Congratulations to Loudoun Academy whose changes to YPI this year led to one of their best finals ever, well done to all the teams for making that an almost impossible decision for the judges. #BeTheChange 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Sing along, posters and rescue dog demonstrations just a few of the fantastic things on show at Dunblane HS YPI final. Well done to the winners representing Search & Rescue Dog Association Scotland 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026📣 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We are delighted to welcome back Dee Bleakley as one of our Keynote Speakers for the National Event 2026. Dee speaks with passion and enthusiasm, connecting with the audience and keeping them engaged throughout. #GenerationChange #YPIScotland #DeeBleakley 100
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Huge congratulations to St Luke’s High School for a phenomenal YPI final. It was creative, detailed and inspiring. More than that though, every team showed a deep commitment to their charity that was outstanding. Also check out the talking robot who co-presented! A YPI first? #BeTheChange 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Well done to all the S1 students who presented at Baldragon Academy today and the winning team for Dundee Women’s Aid. Huge thanks to the food and wood crew for providing amazing refreshments. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Lovely sunny morning at Northfield Academy for their #YPI final. The winning team representing Bonnymuir Green, hit the criteria and more by telling us the work they have done to support the charity and raise awareness for their cause! Massive congratulations to the fantastic winners! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Just TWO WEEKS until the National Event 2026 🎉 It's not long now until we come together for an unforgettable day filled with energy and inspiration! See you there! #GenerationChange #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026What a brilliant morning with students from Williamwood CSS who completed their very first YPI programme today. Congratulations to all the presenters for doing such a great job. #bethechange 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026YPI is not just about the young people presenting on the day though. At Bannockburn High School today we were met by students on arrival, we also had students hosts, tech support and baristas on hand, young people were front and centre throughout. This is what it's all about. 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026From paintings and videos, to music pieces and poems - we truly saw it all last night at Meldrum Academy's #YPI final. Our winners engaged fantastically with their charity, Inverurie Community Partnership, and they even created posters to encourage donations, which were hung up around the school. 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026WE had some cool characters at Merchiston Castle School's YPI final yesterday, who won a £3000 grant for Edinburgh Young Carers and some fantastic Merchiston branded shades as well 😎 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Great to see lots of fantastic #YPI presentations this morning from Lochside Academy students at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Special congratulations to the winning team representing Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation, who wowed the judges with their research and teacher interview. Congratulations! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026We are very excited to introduce the hosts for the YPI National Event 2026! We can't wait for Josh, Blake, and Sam from The James Young High School, to lead this year’s event. We look forward to the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement they’ll bring to the stage! #GenerationChange #YPIScotland 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Fantastic showcase of student talent last night at Mackie Academy! We were welcomed with the schools S1 band and also had a performance from the S3 dancers during the break. Big congratulations to the winning team, Forget Me Not! The charity were absolutely delighted with all your hard work! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Ready to go at Preston Lodge High School 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Nothing 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 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Delightful #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 👏 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Check 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! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026What a fantastic start to this week with Carluke High’s #YPI final. Proud family members and charity reps enjoyed 5 creative, informative pitches delivered with lots of passion and impressive presentation skills. Another super tough call for the judging panel! Well done to everyone involved! 👏 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026It's just under a month until the YPI National Event 2026! Keep an eye on our social media platforms for exciting announcements about performances and speakers on the day! #GenerationChange 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Year 4 of YPI at Stirling HS and the atmosphere and standard of presentations just keep getting better. Such a tough decision for our judges but the charity taking home £3000 is Town Break. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Blown away by the standard of presentation I’ve just seen at Dumfries High School at their YPI final. Students went above and beyond to support their charities and raise awareness. They should all be so proud of the skills they have developed and impact they made on their YPI journey. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026It was a colourful and creative event at Kilmarnock Academy today with groups making posters and leaflets as well as gathering and donating cuddly toys to local charities. Congratulations to all groups and the winners representing Crosshouse Children’s Fund 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Lovely to be at Levenmouth Academy’s first ever YPI final. Charities commented how pleasant everyone in the school is and we agree. Well done to the winners for Fife Women’s Aid 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 29/04/2026We had a brilliant YPI team day today in Dundee at the DC Thomson building, thanks to our funding partner Northwood Charitable Trust. Check out some of the team with the childhood icons! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Congratulations to the winning team supporting @dadsrockorg.bsky.social at Firrhill High School’s #YPI final this afternoon. Incredible presentation skills across the board this afternoon. 110
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It was a tough decision for the judges last night at Buckie High School's #YPI final. But there can only be one winner and this year Teenage Cancer Trust came out on top! Big congratulations to all teams who spoke passionately about their chosen issues - and a special well done to our winners! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Fantastic #YPI final at Arbroath Academy yesterday! Lots of empathetic and passionate discussion around mental health, which has given the audience a lot to go away and think about. Congratulations to the winning team Murton Farm and the very close runners up representing Reach Across! 010
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026We had a lovely morning earlier this week celebrating Greenfaulds High’s #YPI final. Congratulations to the winning team, representing Tony’s Safe Place. 👏 We also really enjoyed the creative element from the team representing Playpiece, check out their poem & posters! 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Congratulations to the winning team at Bathgate Academy representing West Lothian Foodbank earlier this week. It was a tough fought #YPI competition, all teams were very passionate about their chosen charities! Well done to everyone involved. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Big congratulations this morning to the team representing Friends of Anchor at Bucksburn Academy! Such fantastic #YPI winners who spoke so clearly and empathetically about their social issue. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Well done to the winning team at Greenfield Academy’s very first YPI final. Their connection to the charity NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation really shone through. 000
ypi-scotland.bsky.social @ypi-scotland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026The countdown to the YPI National Event is officially on! Join us at Perth Concert Hall on 10 June 2026 for a day of celebration, connection and inspiration! Don't miss out! There is still time to secure your tickets by emailing events@thewoodfoundation.org.uk #GenerationChange #YPIScotland 010
