Alumni News

Alumni News

Here you'll find our latest news, views and happenings from around The Trust.

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Outward Bound Reflections

20 July 23

Alumni representing past participants have contributed to our impact report.

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Alumni walk with mountaineer Alan Hinkes...

30 June 23

25 Lakes based alumni met up for a day of activity with a famous alumnus.

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Breaking the Sound Barrier

16 May 23

A group of deaf young people embark on an Outward Bound journey like no other.

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Inward Bound (April Fools!)

1 April 23

Everything is about to change...

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Introducing our next Chief Executive

9 December 22

Martin Davidson to put young people at the heart of Outward Bound

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More green time less screen time

19 October 22

Gary Neville and Tom Kerridge back our call to get more kids outdoors.

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PHD Update and Findings

28 September 22

Young people, Outward Bound, and mobile technologies: Initial research findings

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The impact of residentials post-pandemic

23 May 22

The role of an Outward Bound residential post pandemic

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Remembering HRH Duke of Edinburgh one ye...

29 March 22

We're reflecting on the immense contribution our Patron made to Outward Bound

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BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal

16 January 22

Clare Balding presents the BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal for Outward Bound

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2021: our year in review

22 December 21

Reflecting on how much we have achieved together in 2021

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How important is heritage?

4 October 21

We’re 80 this year. It’s quite a milestone for us.

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2021: the good - the challenges - and wh...

22 July 21

The latest update from our Chief Executive

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How the Duke of Edinburgh saved Outward ...

15 April 21

The Duke of Edinburgh saves young person’s charity, The Outward Bound Trust.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s life-long involvemen...

9 April 21

His support helped inspire over 1.2 million young people to Outward Bound.

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The lost generation - 2021 versus 1941

25 January 21

How do you feel about the plight of young people in 2021?

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2020: our year in review

14 December 20

Nick Barrett shares his thoughts on 2020: our year in review

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Kurt Hahn: what can we learn from him to...

5 June 20

Kurt Hahn's quote on five social diseases surrounding young people

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This much we know

3 April 20

Together we’re facing the unknown in this extraordinary period in history.

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Alumni Christmas Lunch

17 December 19

Our Alumni Christmas lunch took place recently at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.

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Outward Bound 24 - Alumni return to Eskd...

6 June 19

Alumni return to their Eskdale centre to share memories and reminisce.

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Kurt Hahn: Five Pillars

19 March 20

What do Kurt Hahn's Five Pillars mean to us today at Outward Bound?

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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh handing over p...

12 March 19

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is handing over the Patronage of The Trust.

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Alumni Christmas Celebration Lunch

11 December 18

120 guests attended our annual Outward Bound Trust alumni celebration event

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Reminiscing together - 24 hours at Outwa...

31 October 18

Alumni return to Ullswater, to rediscover their connection to Outward Bound.

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An invitation from Leo Houlding

17 October 18

Join us for a free VIP film night

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Remembering Moray Sea School

3 July 18

Over 120 alumni returned to the harbour of the former Sea School.

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Re-live Outward Bound for 24 hours!

15 June 18

Former course participants return to their centre

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Alumni Celebration at Trinity House, Lon...

2 January 18

The Trust hosted an Alumni Celebration event at Trinity House, London

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75th Celebration of Outward Bound at the...

30 December 16

Over 250 alumni joined us to celebrate 75 years of The Outward Bound Trust.

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55 years on and the memories are still s...

15 October 15

Outward Bound Alumni - sharing memories