The Bothy Book Blog ‘A bothy is a place of safety in a storm, a place to take shelter and recuperate in the wildest of landscapes. Traditionally open to all, they are a place you may meet others who are also on a journey, similar but perhaps different to yours. A place where you can … Read more
The UK government has recently unveiled plans to help people in England access green and blue spaces like parks and woodlands. The ambitious new Environmental Improvement Plan is designed to help towns and cities increase the amount of green cover to 40 per cent in urban residential areas, and includes a commitment that the public … Read more
October 2022 marked an important milestone for Venture Trust – our 40th birthday. Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of people to make positive changes in their lives. To celebrate, we’ve decided to reflect on where we came from, and where we are now, by sharing the history of Venture Trust. Where we came from Early … Read more
We want to say a massive thank you to the Veterans Foundation for their generous donation of £30,000! This grant will allow us to support even more veterans in their transition to civilian life through our Outdoor Therapy service. Our Outdoor therapy service combines the full range of benefits that time spent in nature and the outdoors provides with professional therapy to improve … Read more
It can be difficult to understand the impact that a journey can have. It can also be difficult to know what expect from a journey if you’re a participant about to embark on one. There are many unknowns and questions surrounding them, and it can be a daunting prospect signing up for one. That’s why … Read more
Our Change Cycle course looks to inspire, motivate, and build the self confidence of those who take part. Designed for young people in Scotland, aged between 16-24, who are not in work, education or training, the course aims to develop key employability skills through a classroom and workshop environment. One of our most recent courses … Read more
“It’s been absolutely amazing!” At Venture Trust we offered Kickstart positions in different areas of the charity, providing opportunities to gain experience and develop working skills. The Kickstart scheme was brought in to help spur on the country’s economic revival, and was launched by the UK Government, with the aim being to create work placements … Read more
Further research into the health and wellbeing impacts of Positive Futures has confirmed how Venture Trust’s unique model of semi-individualised support, coupled with the wilderness, helps veterans who have struggled with transition to civilian life. In this latest research, Positive Futures continues to successfully deliver positive health and wellbeing impacts, particularly mental health and wellness … Read more
Big transitions in life are rarely easy. But imagine trying to tackle them whilst also facing issues with your mental health. As one of our participants said: “The wilderness journey put me in a place where I was prepared to tackle anything. I can go forward now. I felt my spirits lift and that gave … Read more
Venture Trust is proud to publish our 2021-22 Impact Report. Emerging from the pandemic, we have all developed a greater appreciation for the outdoors and the positive influence it can have on our mental wellbeing. At Venture Trust we have been using the outdoors as our office for 40 years. After the experience of the … Read more
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