At a time when the justice system in Scotland is looking for options to keep people out of prison, we continue to support people to develop the skills they need to move away from the harm of crime. Our work challenges people on criminal justice orders to confront the attitudes and behaviours that have got them here and gives them the capability … Read more
Venture Trust work to make the outdoors more accessible by providing development opportunities to people going through challenging life circumstances in Scotlands natural environments. Our partners share our passion for connecting people to the outdoors and the benefits this can have on our mental and physical wellbeing. Partners like outdoor equipment company, Arc’teryx, who provide funding to our mental health service Outdoor Therapy. This combines the full range of benefits from time in nature and … Read more
Scottish charity Venture Trust is partnering with Cycling Scotland to ensure more young people from some of Scotland’s most deprived areas have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of cycling. Venture Trust is proud to announce that it has secured funding from Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly Community Development Grant Fund to deliver its Change Cycle employability programme. Change Cycle aims … Read more
Venture Trust’s Change Cycle employability programme supports young people not in work, education or training, facing long term unemployment and/or disadvantage. to build aspiration, motivation and self-confidence while developing key employability skills. During the course participants learn about building their own bike and bike maintenance, as well as being taught cycle and road safety. They … Read more
Venture Trust has been shortlisted in two categories – the Health and Wellbeing Award and Youth and Education Award – at RSPB Scotland’s 10th anniversary Nature of Scotland Awards. Venture Trust’s personal development programmes make nature and the benefits of the outdoors more accessible to people from some of Scotland’s most deprived urban areas. For many, Venture Trust is transformative in their understanding of the role nature plays in improving their health and wellbeing. Nature … Read more
Venture Trust is proud to publish its 2020-21 Impact Report. It was a challenging year for everyone. But most of all for the people the organisation works to support. For our participants, lives that already had more than their share of stress and turbulence were further disrupted, often leaving them feeling stranded and alone. This … Read more
What is YMHD? Youth Mental Health Day is a day created by Stem4 to build awareness on young people’s mental health and reduce the stigma associated with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. The aim is to get young people and charities like us talking about mental health and sharing ways we can improve … Read more
“I began to see my own potential. I realised I could make changes in my life. Venture Trust takes you out of your normal situation and takes you to a place where anything is possible. You develop the confidence and tools to let you know what you are capable of doing. It brought me back to life.” Those … Read more
Laurence was in a harmful cycle of problem substance use and time spent in prison. Prompted by lockdown 2020 and turning 40, Laurence began to reevaluate his life and decided it was time he create positive change. He was referred to our Living Wild programme, designed for people with experience in the criminal justice … Read more
Minister for Youth Employment and Training Jamie Hepburn was “inspired” after meeting with participants of Venture Trust’s youth employability programme in Glasgow. Mr Hepburn was able to meet a group of young people working on their employability skills as they took part in Venture Trust’s innovative Change Cycle programme. The 8-week employability programme runs in … Read more
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