The Wood Foundation is committed to empowering transformational change through economic, education, and societal investments.
Its varied portfolio of work focusses on three key strands: Venture philanthropy transforming livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa, developing young people in Scotland, and facilitating economic development in Scotland.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
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The Wood Foundation highlights impactful work to mark Scottish Careers Week
Opportunity and empowerment are at the heart of all The Wood Foundation’s Developing Young People in Scotland programmes and investments. During Scottish Careers Week, we take the opportunity to highlight [...]
Excelerate study visit was opportunity for teachers to look outwards
One of the main goals of The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate is to provide opportunities to inspire and empower education practitioners. Last month, 32 colleagues from nine Excelerate partner schools [...]
The Wood Foundation committed its 12th grant to STV Children’s Appeal
At The Wood Foundation, we are proud of our long-term partnership with the STV Children’s Appeal, amplifying our efforts to improve the lives of children across the country. 2024 marks [...]
Excelerate: Inspiring future healthcare professionals at NHS Grampian Autumn School
The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate, which works with 19 North-east schools, aims to deliver meaningful, impactful, and context-driven learning opportunities that root the curriculum in the real world. During the [...]
The Wood Foundation highlights impactful work to mark Scottish Careers Week
Opportunity and empowerment are at the heart of all The Wood Foundation’s Developing Young People in Scotland programmes and investments. During Scottish Careers Week, we take the opportunity to highlight [...]
Excelerate study visit was opportunity for teachers to look outwards
One of the main goals of The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate is to provide opportunities to inspire and empower education practitioners. Last month, 32 colleagues from nine Excelerate partner schools [...]
The Wood Foundation committed its 12th grant to STV Children’s Appeal
At The Wood Foundation, we are proud of our long-term partnership with the STV Children’s Appeal, amplifying our efforts to improve the lives of children across the country. 2024 marks [...]
Excelerate: Inspiring future healthcare professionals at NHS Grampian Autumn School
The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate, which works with 19 North-east schools, aims to deliver meaningful, impactful, and context-driven learning opportunities that root the curriculum in the real world. During the [...]
The Wood Foundation highlights impactful work to mark Scottish Careers Week
Opportunity and empowerment are at the heart of all The Wood Foundation’s [...]
Excelerate study visit was opportunity for teachers to look outwards
One of the main goals of The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate is [...]
The Wood Foundation committed its 12th grant to STV Children’s Appeal
At The Wood Foundation, we are proud of our long-term partnership with [...]
Excelerate: Inspiring future healthcare professionals at NHS Grampian Autumn School
The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate, which works with 19 North-east schools, aims [...]