As a charity, we raise money to provide support when you need it most. Whether you need a little or a lot, the Adventure Fund has got you covered. So what are you waiting for?
If you don't think funding support will be available to you, just try. We want to help as many young people access our adventures as possible. As a UK charity, we are unable to fund those who live overseas and do not have a UK passport, sorry!
Applying for funding is simple:
1. Choose your course level and location
2. Click 'book now' and enter your details
3. Click 'apply for funding' and follow the instructions
Fund your adventureTop Tip
Remember to tell us a bit more about your circumstances and why you want to experience a Summer Adventure in your application. Why not try some fundraising yourself, whatever the amount? It's a great way to show your commitment!
Adventure Fund terms and conditions
As a UK charity, we are only able to support UK residents or UK passport holders with our Adventure Fund.
Funding may be restricted to certain dates and adventures, so make sure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
We ask successful applicants to submit a post-adventure thank you letter, email or blog that we can share with our donors.
View our full terms and conditions regarding our booking process.
Please note in particular point 3.6 which states that “The Cancellation Charges are based on the Total Course Fee and therefore upon cancellation The Trust reserves the right to charge you for any Bursary/Funding you may have received".
*The Adventure Fund is part of The Outward Bound CCHF Bursary Fund
Outward Bound Associations (OBAs)
Across the UK, local Outward Bound Associations (OBAs) are helping young people take part in life-changing Outward Bound courses.
Each OBA is run by a passionate group of volunteers, many of whom know first-hand how powerful an Outward Bound experience can be. They include people from local schools, youth services, police forces and other community organisations, all working together to give more young people the chance to discover what they’re capable of.
Want to get involved or support your local OBA? Call us on 01931 740000 to find out how you can help young people in your area take their next step.
Outward Bound Associations contact information
Avon and District
We provide financial assistance and support to enable young people resident in North Somerset, Bath, North East Somerset, the City of Bristol and South Gloucestershire Local Authority areas.
To be considered for grant aid young people should satisfy the enrolment criteria for any of the courses offered by The Trust. We give priority to those still in full time education.
Contact - Richard Ivens: [email protected]
Gloucestershire
We provide support, encouragement and financial assistance to enable young people of Gloucestershire to attend an Outward Bound course.
Contact - Tracyann Curtis, Chairman
Mobile: 07968165710
Email: [email protected]
Bredon
We support young people living in the Parish of Bredon.
Contact - Ray Lane
Chairman
Tel: 01684 772 311
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bredonoutwardbound.com
Wakefield
We support young people between the ages of 13-19 years who live in Wakefield and surrounding areas of Yorkshire. We're particularly keen to assist,but not exclusively, those in full time education from financially and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2019 we'll have assisted over 20 young people from our area to attend courses. If you are interested in a course, donating money to help local youngpeople, or being a member of the Association please make contact.
Contact - Bill Sutton, Secretary
Telephone: 01924 279836 or 07717 108415
Email: [email protected]
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
We provide support, encouragement and financial assistance to enable young people of Hampshire & Isle of Wight to attend an Outward Bound course.
Contact - Neil Mackintosh (Chair)
Email - [email protected]
Website: Hampshire & Isle of Wight OBA
The Sir Francis Chichester Trust
From Barnstable to Torquay, the Chichester Trust has funded young people in Devon to go Outward Bound since 1968. If you live in this patch, you could receive up to 100% funding towards a place on the Summit or Pinnacle Courses.
Who should apply?
- Young people living in Devon aged 16-22 at the time of the course.
- Those who've had few opportunities of this kind and enjoy outside adventures and camping.
- Young people who lack confidence or would benefit from time away from their current circumstances.
The course isn’t suitable for young people who are on probation or subject to a Youth Offending Order.
Find out moreWarwick Apprenticing Charities
If you're aged 10-22 and live in the CV34 postcode area (that’s Warwick and the surrounding parish), you could get up to 100% funding towards a Summer Adventure with Outward Bound.
Thanks to decades of local support, young people from CV34 have been heading off to the mountains, lakes and lochs with Outward Bound, gaining confidence, building new friendships and discovering what they’re really capable of.
Find out moreMatthew Bacon Bursary
In loving memory of Major Matthew Bacon, this fund exists to help enable young people who are members of the Army Cadets to experience true adventure.
Find out moreRecommended to the adventure fund by your instructor?
If you managed to pick up an Adventure Fund stamp or recommendation during a stay with school or college, well done. Seriously! Not everyone gets one of those and it means they clearly thought a lot of you and believe you'd get a lot more out of a summer adventure.
Choose your adventureDid you know, you don't have to pay all in one go?
All of our adventures can be paid with a deposit and then in bite-size chunks over many months.
This could help you put smaller amounts of money towards the costs of your adventure regularly as you fundraise or save up. To use this option, you'll need to book far enough in advance.
