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Wigan boss prepares for charity challenge

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
A Wigan salad boss is hoping to remain as cool as a cucumber, as he prepares to take on Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of charity. Read more .....

Outward Bound Launches Generations

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
The Outward Bound Trust today announced the launch of its latest initiative - 'Generations' - a project reaching out to all those who have ever participated in an Outward Bound course since its inception in 1941. Read more .....

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh officially opens Carole Nash House

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, visited leading educational charity The Outward Bound Trust’s Aberdovey Centre on Friday 13 November, to officially open the new Carole Nash House. Read more .....

David Jensen becomes Ambassador for The Outward Bound Trust

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
Legendary broadcaster and DJ David 'Kid' Jensen has became an Ambassador for The Outward Bound Trust, the UK’s leading provider of experiential learning in the outdoors. David will help the Trust to continue its work in inspiring young people to fulfill their potential through challenging outdoor experiences, raising self-esteem and preparing them to face the future with confidence. Read more .....

Youngsters receive leadership award

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
A unique awards scheme aimed at addressing divisions in society and developing the talents of young people is holding a prestigious awards ceremony later this week. Read more .....

The Outward Bound Trust gets top marks for outdoor learning

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
The Outward Bound Trust centres in Ullswater and Howtown have shown themselves to be at the top of the class for residential educational visits, after they were awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge for adventurous activities. Read more .....

The Outward Bound Trust Awarded International Carbon Footprint Certification

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
The Outward Bound Trust has become one of the first organisations in the UK to be awarded the Carbon Emissions Management and Reductions (CEMARS) certification. The certificate was presented to The Trust by Achilles during the Outward Bound Charity Challenge Awards Ceremony held last week at St. James Palace. The Outward Bound Trust successfully completed the process via the Achilles carbonReduction programme which measures and monitors carbon emissions for companies and organisations. Read more .....

Around The World in 1,460 Days…Solo!

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
Ken Roberts, a passionate advocate and supporter of The Outward Bound Trust, is embarking on a four year adventure that will see him fulfilling a life long dream to cycle solo around the world. Inspired by his own experiences at The Outward Bound Trust, Ken will be raising money and awareness for the charity as he goes. Read more .....

Outward Bound Centre® first to be awarded quality badge

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
An outdoor-learning centre is the first in its field in the UK to be awarded a quality certification for teaching young people outside of the classroom. Read more .....

Charity hits the road in green new cars

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
A leading charity is hitting the road after investing in a new fleet of greener, cleaner cars. Read more .....

The Rat Race goes Outward Bound with a new youth event

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
The Rat Race, a team-based urban adventure sport challenge that transforms cities into giant adventure playgrounds, has announced its first youth event, which is to be run as part of the London Rat Race on 27th and 28th September this year. Read more .....

Outward Bound powers up Apprentices

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
The Outward Bound Trust is helping to power up apprentices, as part of three week-long programmes that got underway this week (January 25). Read more .....

The Outward Bound Trust calls for more investment in learning outside the classroom

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
Leading charity gives qualified welcome to Ofsted report and Out and About initiative. Read more .....

Young People Receive Leadership Award

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
A unique award scheme aimed at addressing divisions in society and developing the talents of young people in central Scotland has chalked up its 1000th success. Read more .....

25 years with The Outward Bound Trust

Wed, 2010-07-21 23:36
A Tywyn man is celebrating 25 years of changing the lives of young people through outdoors-based learning this month. Read more .....