You know what happens when a young person experiences Outward Bound

You’ve seen it. Felt it. Maybe even lived it.

The confidence. The connection. The shift that happens when a young person realises they’re more capable than they ever believed.

But every year, thousands still miss out. Not because they wouldn’t benefit, but because their school, employer or parent simply doesn’t know we exist.

You can help change that. And we're not asking for a donation, just a connection. Because one introduction can unlock life-changing outdoor learning for hundreds more young people.

And for Sophie, that one introduction changed everything.

Young woman with long brown hair standing outdoors on a cloudy day, wearing a navy coat and grey top, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.
Sophie found confidence at Outward Bound. Now she’s asking you to open the door for someone else.

Why your referral matters

You already know the difference it makes. You’ve seen young people return from Outward Bound with more confidence, more courage, more belief in themselves.

But too many are still missing out just because we haven’t been introduced. A warm referral from someone who believes in our work (like you) can open the door.

Maybe your sister is a headteacher. Or your friend just started teaching. Or you play five-a-side with someone who runs apprenticeships...

Just one introduction can open the door to:

  • A class of young people discovering confidence and resilience
  • A teacher seeing new strengths in their students
  • An apprentice growing into a capable, confident professional

This isn’t just booking a place. It’s passing on something you already value. And giving others the chance to experience it too. 

For schools, we can often offer charitable funding, helping pupils access Outward Bound who might not otherwise get the chance.

The difference one introduction can make

See how far your referral could go.

One referral = dozens of lives changed.

Just one introduction could open the door to another class of pupils.

That’s 36 more young people discovering confidence, teamwork and connections they’ll carry with them for life.

Group of young people standing on grassy hill with rainbow in sky, some smiling, others looking at the rainbow, with backpacks, hills, and cloudy sky in background.

One referral = a ripple effect at work.

One recommendation could bring two new groups of apprentices or grads to Outward Bound.

Your intro could help 24 more young people grow resilience, leadership, and wellbeing through challenge.

A group of young men wearing yellow helmets and red life jackets, sitting in a boat on a lake with trees in the background, smiling and holding paddles.

One referral = one future transformed.

Even a single connection can change a life.

You could give a young person the chance to grow, thrive and discover their self-belief: an opportunity they might never have without your help.

A smiling boy with curly hair in a blue and red life jacket, holding onto a boat edge, enjoying time on the water.
Two girls in red jackets and rubber boots standing in a shallow rocky stream, surrounded by grassy banks and a stone wall in the background.
One name. One introduction. A ripple of impact that could last for years.