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The LLW Department - Young Philanthropists Youth and Philanthropy YPI IN ACTION: THE GRAND FINAL: Initiative Northern Ireland Year 10 pupils worked in On 3rd December 2014 the Fortunately again this year small groups to research 6 fnalist groups gave their the Year 10 classes were the needs of their local Bal- presentations in front of actively involved with the lymena community and and invited judging panel, innovative YPI project. identifed a local charity who included Mrs Wilson, that they considered most Lauren Lamberton YPI rep- This is the second year the relevant to support, per- resentative and senior pre- College has been involved haps due to a personal con- fects. in this project and was one nection. of only ffteen schools par- Presentations were judged ticipating in this project in They then investigated the not only on content but Northern Ireland. charity’s management, also by creativity. The win- budget, strategy and ning group was the one THE IDEA BEHIND THE stafng arrangements. who were judged to have PROJECT: made the most compelling The pupils were encour- and thorough presentation. The mission of YPI is to pro- aged to forge relationships vided secondary school stu- with representatives from The winning group was dents with a real life experi- their chosen charities and awarded with a £3000 ence through an appropri- then prepared a 10 minute grant for their charity. ate academic philanthropy presentation about the course which empowers charity, outlining their work The winning group were them with the ability to as- and contribution to the lo- Kristyn Chan, Charlotte Hal- sess the needs of their cal community. liday, Grade Halliday and community and direct Rebekah Houston. The grants to community based This process was designed girls chose Rainbow Lodge charities making an impact to help pupils develop a respite centre for children upon those needs in their teamwork, communication and young people with own local communities. and presentation skills. special needs, a charity with a close person connec- YPI encourages young peo- A winning group from each tion to the girls. ple to genuinely participate class was then selected and in the development of their went forward to a Grand own community, engaging Final. them as dedicated problem solvers. Through the YPI project our pupils were encouraged to have a sense of responsibil- ity, respect for and a com- mitment to developing compassionate local com- munities. THE BELLFORT SUMMER 2015 93