The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity and the umbrella body for the separate Outward Bound® organisations, including, Outward Bound® Metro and Outward Bound® Professional.
We raise money through the activities of our fundraising arm, The Patron's Company, from donations, through our nationwide network of Outward Bound® Associations and from the profits of Outward Bound® Professional. We use that money to help as many young people as possible to have access to safe, adventurous experiences through which they can raise their self-esteem, realise their full potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
OUR BELIEF
"We are all better than we know. If only we can be brought to realise this, we may never be prepared to settle for anything less."
[KURT HAHN, CO-FOUNDER OF OUTWARD BOUND®]
The Outward Bound Trust exists to turn these words into reality for an ever- increasing number of young people.
OUR MISSION
To unlock the potential in young people through discovery and adventure in the wild.
OUR CORE VALUES
- A belief that we all have undiscovered potential - we aim to create moments when everyone can see and believe in themselves as never before and to translate such moments into lessons for everyday life.
- A belief in the power and magic of learning through adventure in the wild - as a means of bringing out the best in people.
- A deep appreciation of the balance between risk, reward and responsibility - we want people to have intense experiences with real consequences and powerful, positive and memorable outcomes.
- A spirit of respect and compassion - we aim to stretch people both physically and mentally. In doing so we act with care, concern and generosity towards people and the natural environment.
Our new strategic plan, Arriving Where We Started, re-defines our purpose and values as a charity and sets a challenging agenda for the future.