Wednesday 24 July 2024

Harris Academy - Youth and Philanthropy Initiative #dundeewestend


Harris Academy is reaching out to local charitable organisations about their Youth and Philanthropy initiative.

This initiative does have a financial prize given to the top 3 charities chosen, and is also a great way to inform young people about your organisation and the work you do, as well as young people gaining insight into the work and reach of the third sector.

YPI is an active citizenship initiative which empowers young people to make a difference in our community. Students at school learn about the needs of Dundee communities, and the role that they can play, while developing key skills through a real-life learning experience.

There are two dates for engagement with charities that it would like to offer.

+ The first potentially is September 9th 2024, an information session to provide charities with an introduction to YPI and the commitment they hope to gain from their collaboration with the young people.

+ The main event charity fayre will take place on Tuesday 29th October 8.45-10.25, the first two periods. This is when the 2nd year students come along to the gym hall to interact with the charities. The school will provide tables and displays but unfortunately no sockets will be available.

Students will use their research to make presentations on the reasons that their chosen charity is most deserving of support. The team judged to have made the most compelling presentation will be secure the school’s £3000 YPI grant.

The Wood Foundation is the operational manager and principal funder of YPI, and in Dundee it is supported by The Northwood Charitable Trust and Balgay Children’s Society. The Balgay Children's Society facilitate a 2nd place prize of £1000 and a 3rd place prize of £500.

If you are interested in this or simply wish to find out more information, please contact Laura Quinn at Harris Academy by email lquinn451@dundeeschools.scot