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This article was first published in the Scotsman in April 2022. When do we get the chance to safely make mistakes and explore the ways we behave towards getting what we want? When do we get the chance to explore who we are and how we should interact with the world around us? Free from … Read more
May brings not only the hope of coming summer, but national walking month. Every year organizations and individuals celebrate national walking month by getting outside and encouraging others to do the same. Whether on urban pavements or through leafy parks, walking month is about getting out there and giving walking a go. The benefits of … Read more
“I used to think people couldn’t change, but now I do. I could have just been another statistic, so now I feel grateful for my time… The staff at Venture Trust restored my faith in humanity.” Laurence Young, Participant on our Living Wild Programme. For 40 years we have been supporting people who need it … Read more
Written by Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland In a bothy, everyone is equal. Backgrounds, opportunities (or the lack of them), and mistakes made in life – none are of interest to the stone walls and, with a bit of luck, the warming bothy fire. They are spaces of refuge and, on the best nights, … Read more
It is more important than ever to look after our mental health and wellbeing, given the global effect of the pandemic in the last two years. With news of the new Omicron variant and its impact, it is vital that mental health and wellbeing continues to be our priority. However, we recognise that mental health … Read more
“Since joining Venture Trust I feel like the future is getting a lot better for me” The transition from school to college, training, or work is a significant moment in any young person’s life. New environments, people and challenges can be daunting and often call for the development of new skills to ease this transition. Venture Trust works with young people so they can build the skills … Read more
Written by Andrew Russell – Head of Programme Performance and Impact at Venture Trust Christmas: a time for sharing, for goodwill to all, and for charity appeals seeking vital support. It’s a time for generosity, giving and receiving. This year, it’s not just monetary generosity we are hoping people will share. What we are really wishing for, is the sharing of information. Scotland … Read more
This collection of photos tells the story of our recent wilderness journey with the Next Steps programme, who travelled the shores of Loch Tay in the Highlands of Scotland. Next Steps provides space for women to connect with each other and reconnect with their true selves through new experiences away from the distractions of life … Read more
This year Venture Trust launched #WalkToTalk, a winter fundraising campaign to encourage our supporters to get outside and stay connected over the winter months. Winter can be a challenging time with darker days and Scotland’s weather often putting people off getting out. For many, this time of year results in poorer mental health, greater isolation, … Read more
“I’m looking forward to the next step in my future, whatever that may be. I know it will be a lot better than my past”. Jeannette ‘Jinty’ Dobson was introduced to Venture Trust through involvement in the criminal justice system. She describes her life at that point as rock bottom – a survivor of domestic abuse and sexual violence, Jinty experienced suicidal thoughts … Read more
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