Many of the children and young people we support have been excluded from schools and are at significant risk of being drawn into a life of crime and exploitation. They are some of the most vulnerable young people in our society. We support them, through therapeutic interventions and enrichment, to fulfil their potential in education, employment and society.

The cost of living crisis has intensified the profound mental health issues our young people are dealing with following the COVID-19 pandemic, so there has never been a more important time to support our cause.

Our £5,000 fundraising target will enable these children and young people to take part in a specialist outdoor learning programme, Venture Beyond.

This programme enables marginalised children and young people to go out of the classroom and into the wilderness, supporting them to push their limits in a process of self-discovery. Using outdoor-based challenges, well venture beyond stereotypes and self-doubt to build confidence, develop resilience, broaden horizons and create possibility.

Venture Beyond is a bespoke, character-building programme designed to help improve mental health and develop social and emotional skills, to rebuild confidence and increase resilience so that these children and young people can re-engage with learning and secure a better future.