Health & Research
Including support for Race Against Dementia and other initiatives accelerating research and care.
The Wood Family Charitable Trust
Making a positive difference
Supporting people, communities and causes across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Established in late 2024, the Trust provides targeted funding to organisations that deliver measurable, lasting benefits.
- Practical support for communities and families
- Funding for health, research and education
- Protecting wildlife and the natural environment
We prioritise projects with clear objectives, strong governance and demonstrable impact.
Who we are
The Wood Family Charitable Trust was founded by Barry and Denise Wood, together with their two sons, Tony and Colin, and their families, to formalise and continue a long-standing commitment to giving back.
In 1980, Barry founded an IT business, Turnkey Computer Technology Ltd, with a focus on supporting local businesses across Scotland. The business expanded over time, with significant growth following the development of a specialist case management system for insolvency practitioners. Built and grown as a family-backed business, Turnkey went on to support clients across the UK and beyond.
In 2024, a majority stake in the business was sold to Bowmark Capital to enable the next phase of international growth. While this marked an important milestone for the company, the family’s commitment to supporting charitable causes remained unchanged.
Having supported a wide range of charities and good causes over many years, the family established The Wood Family Charitable Trust to ensure this support could continue in a structured, thoughtful, and lasting way — reflecting the values that have guided them for over 40 years.
Our Purpose
The Trust exists to provide financial support to charities and community initiatives working in areas where help is most needed.
- Support causes that improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life
- Help organisations tackling serious illness and long-term conditions
- Contribute to the protection of wildlife and the natural environment
- Support education and opportunity in underserved communities
- Back work with clear, measurable impact
While our roots are in Scotland, our support extends across the UK and internationally where we believe funding can make a genuine difference.
Causes We Support
Since its formation, the Trust has supported a wide range of organisations and initiatives across health, education, research, and the environment.
Cancer Support
Including support for The Beatson Cancer Charity and work supporting patients and families.
Wildlife & Environment
Helping protect wildlife and preserve habitats through conservation and environmental charities.
Education & Opportunity
Including support for a school in Uganda, helping strengthen opportunities for children in the local community.
We support both well-established charities and smaller organisations where targeted funding can have a meaningful impact.
Our Approach
The Trust takes a thoughtful and hands-on approach to giving. We focus on causes that align with our values and on organisations that demonstrate impact, accountability, and sustainability.
Aligned with our values
Clear objectives
Responsible governance
Measurable impact
Long-term benefit
Our aim is not simply to donate, but to support work that creates lasting positive change for individuals and communities.
Looking Ahead
As the Trust grows, we intend to continue expanding the range of causes we support while remaining true to our founding principles: compassion, responsibility, and long-term impact.
We are particularly interested in initiatives that support health, education, environmental protection, and community development, both in the UK and internationally.
Trustees & Governance
The Wood Family Charitable Trust is overseen by its trustees, who are responsible for ensuring the Trust is well governed and that all grants and donations align with the Trust’s charitable purposes.
- We review enquiries and funding decisions carefully and fairly
- We aim to support organisations with clear objectives and responsible governance
- We monitor support in a practical, proportionate way
For administrative matters, the Trust is supported by professional advisers as appropriate.
Contact
If you would like to learn more about the The Wood Family Charitable Trust, or believe your organisation may be a good fit for our areas of support, please get in touch.
Location
Central Scotland, UK