YOUTH ANDPHILANTHROPYINITIATIVESCOTLAND

A PROGRAMME OF THE PRINCIPAL FUNDER OF YPI IN SCOTLAND

02Because of YPI my eyes have been opened to the wider world around me. YPI has given me the opportunity to see those less fortunate than myself and the amazing charities that give so much, but gain so little, to make the lives of others the best they can be.

YPI Student, Oldmachar Academy, Aberdeen

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02I took part in the YPI programme and it gave me the chance to step out of the school curriculum, try something a bit different, and it let me make a documentary about the charity that I’d chosen. It was such an amazing experience, probably the first time that I’ve seen one of my videos make an impact on people and inspire them. It made me think, maybe there’s something in this. From YPI I started making other videos in school and my passion just grew. I rejected all of my university offers and took a year out making films for different charities, and now I’ve been accepted to study film at Edinburgh College of Art. YPI just shows you what an impact you can have on people’s lives and what a positive thing that can be. You can take the experience of YPI forward and into your life; it doesn’t need to be for just one year. You can make it into something even more. I think you can make such an impact on your community, you can, the question is, will you? I’d encourage you to step out, and to do what you can. YPI is amazing, but it doesn’t stop here.

Andy Ashworth, YPI alumni Bishopbriggs Academy, East Dunbartonshire

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The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is a unique citizenship programme that actively engages young people in their local community, whilst raising awareness about philanthropy. Each participating school, each year is responsible for directing a £3000 YPI grant to a local charity through a programme of team work, research and competition. YPI Scotland is all about creativity and passion, leaving the four walls of the classroom behind, and supporting the social issues young people care most about. Originating in Canada, YPI is now an international programme and, in 2014/15, is being delivered in 145 secondary schools across Scotland. To date, YPI has engaged over 325,000 students around the world, providing them with the essential skills and confidence to grant over £10million to thousands of local charities. The programme is principally funded and managed in Scotland by The Wood Foundation.

• To engage a full year group of participating students (S2-S6) through a curricular based programme.

• To develop the next generation of responsible citizens and effective contributors.

• To develop the skills and confidence of young people through a real life, hands on experience of philanthropy.

• To raise awareness of social service issues and the work of local charities, and channel funds to them effectively.

Active Citizenship Programme

Our aimsThose moments of ‘lump in the throat’ just remind us of the reasons that we continue to encourage our pupils to engage with YPI and in their local community, building most valuable life skills and compassion for others.

YPI Teacher, Douglas Academy, East Dunbartonshire

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YPI has embedded itself in both the ethos and practice of Curriculum for Excellence. YPI provides schools with a clearly structured classroom tested programme that develops citizenship in a stimulating, thought provoking way whilst bringing financial benefit to local charities.

Calum MacSween, Former Head of Education, Highland Council.

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05Research, Visit, Present > The YPI Process

YPI LaunchStudents learn how the programme works through a year group assembly or class based introduction.

Form teamsIn small teams, students identify the social needs of their local community.

ResearchTeams research and analyse a number of local charities in their community.

Choose a charityTeams select the charity they believe best addresses their chosen issue.

Charity ContactTeams contact & visit their charity to gain a detailed understanding of what they do and how they operate.

PresentationsEach team then prepares and delivers a presentation focused on their chosen charity, detailing what impact £3000 would have on the service they provide.

YPI FinalsThe most discerning teams then deliver their presentations & compete for the £3000 YPI Grant in front of a panel of judges at their YPI School Final.

06HMIE

To date, YPI has been recognised in 10 HMIE Reports as an example of best practice, with specific reference made to its ability to develop wider achievement and enrich the life of the school. It is becoming increasingly clear that YPI very much supports the type of learning Curriculum for Excellence aims to foster.

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PUPILS TEACHERS

CHARITIES FUNDERS

B E N E F I T S o f Y P I

It develops confidence and employability

skills

It is an opportunity to engage with the

wider community

It is the catalyst for future

philanthropic activity

It is an opportunity to forge links with local schools

It is a chance to raise

awareness of the charity’s work

It is a funding opportunity

It enhances pupils’

awareness whilst channelling funds

to charities

It is a valued personal and professional

development opportunity for

employeesIt is a chance to increase brand

awareness amongmultiple

stakeholders

It is designed to support the

delivery of Curriculum for

Excellence

It is a free and structured

programme with tailored support

It is an opportunity

to engage a wide range of pupils

and staff

Benefits of YPI

08YPI was introduced to Scotland in 2008 and has now emerged as a programme of national significance within the Scottish secondary education system.

Since 2008 2013/14

£324,000

YOUTH ANDPHILANTHROPYINITIATIVESCOTLAND

Engaged with

40,117pupils

Worked with over

2,062teachers

Awarded

£948,000in grants to local Scottish charities

Grown from 10 towas donated to local charities

108 secondary schools took part in YPI in Scotland

18 local authorities engaged

14,485students participated

622 teachers delivered the programme

100%of schools completed

Statistics

143schools

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2014/15

£449,000

2013/14A further

will be directed to local Scottish charities

90%of schools attended the YPI National Event

100%teachers report YPI impact on whole school

100%teachers report pupils know more about community issues

100%teachers report positive impact on students’ core skills

100%teachers report positive impact on students’ view of the 3rd sector

94%schools report YPI impact on CfE

143secondary schools will take part across Scotland

24 local authorities will be engaged in the programme

19,250students will participate

820 teachers will deliver the programme

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Programme Growth

YPI will continue to develop and grow across Scotland this year and beyond. There will be sustained programme growth within all existing regions, alongside new school cohorts coming on board in Dundee, Fife and the Lothians. All growth is in direct partnership with the Education Teams and local authorities through which we operate.

FAQsWhen Do You Recruit Schools?

We recruit on an ongoing basis. Effective planning is essential and should be central to broader school curriculum planning pre-Easter for the forthcoming academic year.

Which Schools Can Participate?

YPI is currently open to secondary schools (both state and independent) across the North East, Perthshire, Lothians, West Central Scotland, the Highlands, Moray, Dundee, and Fife, with new regions joining the programme each year.

What Year Groups Can Take Part?

Any whole year group from S2 – S6 can participate. YPI works equally well as a core feature of the broad general education or as a climactic programme within the senior school.

How Long Does YPI Take To Run?

Purely as a guide, we recommend that schools set aside 8-10 hours’ worth of lessons to deliver YPI, over approximately 8-12 weeks.

Through Which Subject Is YPI Generally Delivered?

YPI aligns well with a number of different subject areas and cross curricular models. We actively encourage schools to introduce and embed YPI where it best adds value to the curriculum. Current delivery subjects include RMPS, Guidance/PSE, Business Studies, Social Subjects, and English. Many other subject areas are well placed to add value including ICT, Art and Drama.

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YPI makes you realise how many charities are out there, charities that desperately need money. I was able to get to know more people and I intend to continue volunteering. I’ll remember YPI for the rest of my life.

Student, Albyn School, Aberdeen

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12YPI Scotland Support The Wood Foundation aims to support the effective introduction and embedding of YPI in all schools through providing a fully realised, resourced, supported, and funded programme:

• We provide a suite of flexible, annually updated resources including the YPI Resource Guide, YPI Scotland DVD, and online tools.

• We have a dedicated network of YPI Regional Facilitators to support programme planning and delivery.

• We provide a national focal point for YPI through our National Manager, our National Co-ordinator, and our annual YPI Scotland National Event.

• We provide support through our website www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk and our dedicated International site www.ypiscotland.org.uk

I really enjoyed working with my group and creating our presentation. The most important thing was choosing a charity we were passionate about. I am more confident now. YPI was amazing.

YPI Student, Kinross High School, Perth & Kinross

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If you want to find out more about how you can get involved please contact:

Jonathan ChristieYPI Scotland ManagerTel: 01224 619834Email: jonathan.christie@thewoodfoundation.org.uk

For further information about YPI please visit www.ypiscotland.org.uk

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YPI ScotlandThe Wood FoundationBlenheim HouseFountainhall RoadAberdeen AB15 4DT

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PRINCIPAL FUNDER OF YPI IN PERTH & KINROSS

Trustees: Sir Ian Wood (Chairman), Lady Helen Wood, Garreth Wood, Graham Good. The Wood Foundation, Scottish Registered Charity No. SCO37957 is the Parent Charity of The Wood Foundation Africa, registered in Scotland as a company

limited by guarantee and having charitable status. Company No. SC361033. Scottish Charity No. SCO4580.

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