Grammar pupils secure grant for PEEK

The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) has enabled young people from throughout the country to secure a grant for causes they care about.

A total of £600,000 was awarded across Scotland as pupils in the Glasgow City Council area received a total of £37,000.

This included youngsters from Hutcheson’s Grammar School who have been able to donate £3000 to PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid).

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PEEK was chosen as the recipient at an event held in the Fotheringay Centre earlier this year where various groups of S3 pupils pitched ideas to a panel of judges, staff and pupils to secure the grant for their chosen cause.

The Gallowgate-based charity enhances possibilities for children and young people across Scotland.

It focuses on assisting children, young people and their families to have improved social connections by strengthening wellbeing and broadening horizons.

Jonathan Christie, deputy UK Director at The Wood Foundation, said: “This is a unique form of delegated grant-making and puts the power in students’ hands, ensuring there’s representation of the causes which matter to them.

“As well as funds, there are vital awareness raising and relationship components, as well as a range of skills development opportunities for the young people themselves.”

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