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YPO donates £3,740-worth of products to Out There

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Grace Bamforth
09 Jul 2026

YPO has now donated £3,740 worth of products to 42 Outwood Grange Academies Trust Schools across the North of England, helping hundreds of young people deliver community projects through the trust's award-winning Out There programme.

As the headline sponsor of Out There, the Wakefield-based public sector organisation is supporting students aged 5-18 in designing and leading volunteer projects that create positive change in their local communities until the end of August.

The donation, worth £3,740, includes 119 product lines, such as pens, pencils, whiteboard markers, glue sticks, and arts and crafts materials, which will be used by schools across Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, and Nottinghamshire.

The resources will help students deliver a wide range of projects over the summer holidays, from tackling loneliness in care homes and supporting physical and mental wellbeing initiatives to developing eco-friendly schemes and improving local green spaces.

The donation demonstrates YPO's commitment to creating social value and supporting young people in making a positive impact in their communities.

It also aligns with the organisation's ongoing efforts to reduce stock wastage by donating discontinued products to initiatives that deliver meaningful community benefit.

The most recent donation comes after YPO donated £9,300 worth of discontinued stock in 2025, totalling more than £13k over the past 18 months in donations. The stock was donated to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations as part of YPO’s waste-prevention strategy and commitment to supporting communities.

Andrea Smith, YPO’s Executive Director, said: "We are proud to support Out There and the incredible work young people are doing to make a difference in their communities.

"This donation is one way we are demonstrating our commitment to community action and education, while ensuring good-quality products continue to create value rather than go to waste.

"Our support for Out There goes beyond product donations. As headline sponsor, we have committed financial support and will also share our expertise, facilities and services to help the programme grow and reach even more young people."

Julie Slater, Chief Executive Principal at Outwood Grange Academies Trust, commented: "We are incredibly grateful to YPO for their continued generosity and shared vision. This substantial donation of resources will go a long way in helping our students bring their community projects to life; having the right tools truly makes all the difference.

"YPO’s support as headline sponsor for the Out There programme not only provides essential practical resources but also inspires our pupils to think creatively about how they can positively impact their local areas. With this backing, we are excited to see our students drive meaningful change across our school communities.”

This year, the Trust is aiming to engage 20,000 students and deliver more than 5,000 community projects. For more information on the programme or to find out how to get involved, visit here.

Grace Bamforth

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Grace Bamforth

PR and Communications Officer

YPO

Grace is a PR and Communications Officer, responsible for assisting in internal communications, PR and public affairs across the organisation. Grace manages stakeholder engagement and crafts content for diverse audiences. She supports corporate communications initiatives, including strategic partnerships, sponsorships, events and awards, ensuring YPO’s reputation and relationships remain strong.