Our Impact
Even before COVID-19 struck, we were increasingly concerned by the growing number of risks to young people's life chances; from declining wellbeing and poor mental health, to poor preparation for the workplace. COVID has amplified the risks and exacerbated the gaps in life chances. We believe this future can be different.
Outward Bound gives young people a different experience of challenge and achievement – one they may never have felt before. It pushes them to the limits of what they think they’re capable of and shows them that there is more in them than they think.
Evaluation of our courses gives us a clear understanding of the impact they have and helps ensure we’re achieving the best possible outcomes for the young people we work with.
Working with young people during COVID-19
Young people have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Find out how we're supporting young people when they need it most.
Here's how we're responding
Social Impact Reports
Our Social Impact Reports outline the key findings from our ongoing and current research.
Find them here
Individual Stories
How does an Outward Bound course raise aspirations, aid attainment or support mental wellbeing? Hear from the young people themselves.
Our impact in their words
How we work with young people
You'll find information about our code of practice, theory of change and the journey a young person takes at Outward Bound here.
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Additional Reports
In addition to our Social Impact Report we also have a number of in-depth research studies into particular aspects of our work.
Read our latest reports and papers