Our Research

Our Impact homepage

In addition to our Social Impact Report, we have a number of in depth evaluation studies into particular aspects of our work, from benefits to teaching staff to supporting young people's employability.

Our work across the UK

These reports provide evidence for the difference we made to young people through our courses.

Our work in Scotland

The Outward Bound Trust in Scotland

The Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award

Scotland's Next Generation

Our work in Wales

Outward Bound Trust in Wales

Wider benefits of Outward Bound

How visiting staff members benefit

How employee ambassadors benefit

The contribution that employee ambassadors make to young people's learning during their course

External and Academic Studies

Outward Bound International: Generating a Global Social Return on Investment

EEF Adventure Learning Trial, in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University

People Process Place The Geographies of Outdoor Education in The Outward Bound Trust

Young people’s mobile technologies and networked spaces in UK residential outdoor education