Burberry partners with Outward Bound

With the shared aim of creating brighter futures for young people, the courses take students out of their comfort zone and empower them to become stronger, more resilient, curious and ready for the challenges of life. Consisting of a range of outdoor activities, including abseiling, canoeing and an overnight expedition, our partnership enables young people who may not have otherwise been able to join the courses to take part and, most importantly, learn to believe in themselves.

As part of the partnership, Burberry colleagues will also be able to volunteer their time to mentor participants, encouraging their own growth and development.

Born from a legacy of equipping people to go beyond and thrive in the outdoors, this partnership with Burberry builds on a shared history of protecting people from the elements.

Where Burberry’s creation of protective outerwear enabled adventurers like Ernest Shackleton, Arthur Clouston and Betty Kirby-Green to explore unknown horizons, The Outward Bound Trust’s expert training helped leagues of young seafarers to survive in harsh sea conditions. Turning Britain’s wildest corners into classrooms, we now partner with schools, colleges and youth groups to deliver transformative expeditions that help people thrive against the odds.

 "Through this partnership, Burberry are not just supporting Outward Bound, they’re investing in the future leaders of our country,’ Martin Davidson, Chief Executive at Outward Bound, commented. ‘It's about lighting a spark of adventure, resilience, and determination in young people, values that have been at the core of our mission since 1941."