It’s not just the Chancellor doing the sums. 

Schools and employers are under pressure. Half of leaders say they’re cutting residentials and training, the highest level on record. At the same time, UK businesses have reduced their training budgets by £6 billion since 2022.

While everyone talks about the big numbers, there’s a budget that really matters – the one you manage day to day. When budgets tighten, residential programmes are often the first to go. 

But that’s where young people find confidence, resilience and a sense of what they’re capable of.

Have you budgeted for the growth of young people?

budget-friendly offers

Work with Outward Bound to help develop your young people and we can help your budget go further.

For businesses

A FREE Early Careers Health Check.

A dedicated Outward Bound consultant will help you get more from your apprentice and graduate development. 

Offer ends 31 December 2025. 
Quote ‘Budget 2025’ to redeem.

Get my FREE Health Check
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For schools

Get £250 Travel Contribution.

For Outward Bound residentials from August 2026 to February 2027. 

Offer available to the first ten group bookings made before 31 December 2025. 
Quote ‘Budget 2025’ to redeem. 

Claim my £250 travel offer
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The budget measures growth in GDP. We measure growth in young people

On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves stood up with the famous red box and set out how she plans to grow Britain’s economy. Read our analysis from our Chief Exec, Martin Davidson.

Read the blog
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Return on your investment

We know young people are worth investing in at times like this. Independent analysis shows £9 of social value is created for every £1 invested in Outward Bound.

This is through better wellbeing, engagement, attainment and employability. 

In a tight year, there aren’t many budget lines that can honestly say that.

Download the report (PDF)
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The small print

Budget offers terms and conditions.

£250 transport contribution

Eligibility

Applies to: schools/colleges booking education programmes only.

Programme delivery window: August 2026 – February 2027.

How the £250 is applied

It’s a contribution towards transport.

One £250 contribution per group booking

Scarcity & deadline

Valid for the first 10 eligible group bookings made before 31 December 2025.

A booking is considered ‘made’ when a contract is signed and returned to Outward Bound.

How to redeem

Quote ‘Budget 2025’ in your initial enquiry / when you confirm your booking.

Can’t be combined

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

Cancellations / changes

All bookings remain subject to The Outward Bound Trust’s standard terms and conditions, which apply in addition to these offer terms.

Free Early Careers health check
  • Offer ends 31 December 2025.
  • You must quote 'Budget 2025' when you enquire.
  • Includes one free consultation per organisation to review your apprentice/graduate setup.
  • The session is advisory only – there’s no obligation to buy anything.
  • Subject to consultant availability and scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
  • This free session can’t be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.