Outward Bound in Scotland

Scotland’s Next Generation is a life-changing programme for disadvantaged young people in Scotland.

Through circumstances beyond their control, these young people face multiple challenges in life and don't have the financial means to access the same opportunities as their peers.

Give them the opportunity to shine

You can help disadvantaged young people develop the vital life skills they need to succeed in school, work and life. With your support they'll become strong and curious individuals, ready to contribute to their communities and wider society in Scotland.

Scotland's Next Generation will take them out of their comfort zone, journeying to places they have never been to before. They'll row across lochs and hike in the mountains. Then scramble up waterfalls and camp under the stars.

These adventures in the wild will be used to teach them the most important lesson they could ever learn: to believe in themselves.

Nomination form

Who is it for?

Scotland's Next Generation is for young people aged 14-17 years old from anywhere in Scotland. These young folk would like to take part in an Outward Bound experience but need financial support to be able to.

They'll need some stamina and a basic level of fitness as there are lots of outdoor adventures during the course.

The young person must meet one of the below criteria:

• Disadvantaged (would not have the financial means to pay for the experience)
• A young carer
• Or care experienced

What will they do?

As part of Scotland's Next Generation, they'll take part in Outward Bound's 7 Day Ridge Adventure or 14 Day Summit Adventure at our Loch Eil centre in the Highlands.

Either the Ridge or Summit Adventure can be chosen depending on the Young Person's previous experience of outdoor adventure. We can help you decide which course is best!

Before the course, they'll meet up as a group with an instructor to prepare. They also have the support of a course mentor, who will meet them before and after their course.

Gift a scholarship for a young person

Nomination form

Gift a scholarship

Donate £1,700 and you will fully fund one young person's opportunity to take part in Scotland's Next Generation.

All contributions are welcome. From sponsoring multiple participants to part-funding a place. Please email us to discuss making a gift. As a supporter you will receive:

• A thank you letter from your beneficiary
• Project updates from Scotland's Next Generation
• A chance to meet some of the young people who take part at the centre.

NOMINATE A YOUNG PERSON

Do you know a young person who would benefit from being part of Scotland's Next Generation?

Are you a teacher or youth worker? Would an Outward Bound experience help a young person you know - if only they had the financial support to be able to attend?

Your nominees must be aged 14-17. You should also think that they'll be able to complete a challenging outdoor adventure course, which includes overnight expeditions in the Highlands.

The majority of the course fee is covered through funding but if accepted, the individual, parent or guardian will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £75 for Ridge courses or £100 for Summit courses.

Nominate them here

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