Estimated Price

£1,600

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In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?

Over the past 12 months, we’ve expanded our team to offer more camps. Funding four leader tents will enable 144 adult and 240 youth nights away annually—supporting growth, skills, and adventure.

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Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)

Through this project, we aim to enrich the lives of young people by providing access to exciting outdoor adventures and meaningful experiences they might not otherwise have. From single overnight stays to archery, abseiling, hill walking, paddleboarding, and orienteering, these activities nurture vital life skills—teamwork, leadership, resilience, and confidence—that will serve them well into adulthood.

Crucially, spending time outdoors and away from screens plays a powerful role in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Our activities offer a much-needed break from the pressures of school, social media, and daily life, creating a safe, positive space where they can grow, connect, and recharge emotionally.

With over 200 young people in our group, the addition of new leader tents will enable us to expand camps and overnight experiences year-round. This will allow more young people to benefit from regular time in nature, all within safe and well-supported environments.

Our adult leaders also gain, building their confidence and skills as they share knowledge and experience. Everyone involved benefits from the outdoors, strengthening mental wellbeing and community connection.

Thanks to our strengthened team, we’re now able to offer more overnight camping experiences—vital opportunities for young people to develop essential Skills for Life such as resilience, teamwork, and independence.

To make these nights away possible, we urgently need four new leader tents. Each tent will accommodate up to 12 adults on monthly trips, enabling at least 144 adult nights away per year. More importantly, this improved infrastructure will allow us to double the number of young people we can safely support on each camp—adding 240 youth nights away annually.  Without these new tents, our capacity will be restricted, limiting the number of young people who can benefit from these valuable nights' away experiences.

Funding will go directly towards purchasing these leader tents, enabling more young people to enjoy meaningful outdoor adventures. Your support will help us deliver transformative experiences in nature, inspire future leaders, and build a stronger, more confident generation.