Venture Trust 
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
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
“I wanted to be noticed. I wanted to feel like I was part of the world, but I was too scared before. Venture Trust helped me be part of the world.” In 2018 Alister felt like he didn’t belong. Upon leaving the army he struggled to return to civilian life and found himself isolated and drinking … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
It has been a hugely challenging year for our participants, staff and the wider network of partners and funders we work with. However, it has been inspiring to see the response from organisations and the people working to make Scotland a safer, more equal and healthier country. COVID-19 has had a disproportionate effect on people … Read more
Mike Strang current Director of Operations will become interim CEO of Venture Trust when Amelia Morgan leaves in early February 2021. Amelia has led the organisation for the last five years overseeing a significant change agenda. Susan Davies, Chair of the trustees commented: “We are grateful to Amelia for her service and commitment to furthering … Read more
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