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Developing skills, confidence and resilience is more important than ever during a time of change and transition

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Change is a natural part of life. We experience transitions in school, work, relationships, as well as global and societal changes. Transitions may be planned and are the next step in achieving personal aspirations – something to work towards and celebrate. In other instances, change can be unexpected and involve a great deal of loss, whether that’s relationships or loss of our place in the world.   … Read more

Harnessing the power of nature to tackle Scotland’s looming mental health crisis.

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Scottish charity Venture Trust is launching the Scotland’s first dedicated outdoor therapy service. The mental health service will see trained therapists harness the power of the outdoors to support some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people, adults, and veterans. The Outdoor Therapy service will involve a ‘walk and talk’ approach to therapy delivered by qualified … Read more

Venture Trust criminal justice services building safer communities

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The impacts of COVID-19 and lockdown have been felt across Scotland and its communities by disrupting criminal justice services. Reduced social contact, self-isolation and disruption of services has had a disproportionate effect on people who were already struggling with complex life circumstances. This includes people caught up in Scotland’s criminal justice system and their ability to access the support they need.   Restrictions needed to … Read more

‘Outer Peace’: Venture Trust interviewed by MyOutdoors.co.uk

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We are proud to announce we are partnering with global design and outdoor equipment company Arc’teryx Equipment to deliver improved mental, emotional and physical health for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people through the power of the outdoors. With this investment we will be able to support more people to improve mental health and wellbeing by connecting … Read more

Lockdown has led to ‘social skill fade’ for many – Mike Strang

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What happens when for almost a year people are required to stay apart, to limit social contact and communicate largely via digital channels – if they have the means to do so? The lack of interaction encourages people to become introverted and can lead to increased social anxiety. It also cuts them off from opportunities … Read more

Lost in the wild to find yourself: experiencing homelessness and unemployment, Declan builds skills towards a brighter future.

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  Declan was living in homeless accommodation, suffering from poor mental health and unemployed. Following a Venture Trust presentation at the Mungo Foundation Project, Declan was referred to the Inspiring Young Futures programme. The programme offers regular community-based outreach support wrapped around a Wilderness Journey usually in the highlands of Scotland. Through intensive learning and … Read more

Arc’teryx: The power of nature

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Venture Trust is partnering with global design and outdoor equipment company Arc’teryx to deliver improved mental, emotional and physical health for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people through the power of the outdoors. Arc’teryx’s Outer Peace initiative centers around the benefits of nature, and how being immersed in it can have measurable, long-lasting impacts on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. … Read more

Venture Trust CEO reflects on an inspiring 10 years and paves the way for new leadership

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Back in 2010, Venture Trust was in the early stages of delivering something brand-new – the Inspiring Young Futures personal development programme for young people struggling with complex life circumstances. The world was very different; pandemic and transmission rates were not in our thinking. We were witnessing a different crisis for young people – the crash of 2008 and subsequent recession hit their futures … Read more

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