About Us

• Venture Philanthropy Foundation set up by Sir Ian Wood and his immediate family in 2007.

• TWF recognise that money alone will not solve some of society’s greatest inequalities.

• TWF either leads projects or takes an active supporting role with strategic partners.

• TWF has two clear areas of programme focus:

• Making Markets Work for the Poor Sub Saharan Africa

• Developing Young People in Scotland

• The Wood Foundation launched YPI in Scotland in September 2008

• By the end 2014/2015 academic year:

• 40,000 engaged young people• £1.5M to small local Scottish charities• Recognised in 11 HMIE reports as a beacon of best practice.

• During the 2014/15 academic year:

• 145 Secondary Schools will engage in YPI • 18,000 Young People will participate• 24 Participating Local Authorities • £445,000 directed to small local charities

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill

• 23,000 registered charities in Scotland

• 57% operate on less than £10,000 a year

Charity Requirements

"Anything we find that is more than enough creates an immediate opportunity to make others' lives better.”Jeff Shinabarger

What are the judges looking for?

• Time

• Talent

• Money

Good Luck!

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