The Outward Bound Depaul Experience
Our journey of giving has begun with a powerful focus on nurturing individual potential and personal growth. Our first grant has directly supported this mission through a meaningful collaboration between The Outward Bound Trust and Depaul UK, two incredible organisations dedicated to making a real difference.
The seeds for this impactful grant were sown last year when two of our dedicated Trustees embarked on a multi-day driving challenge across Europe. Their adventurous spirit raised crucial funds for The Outward Bound Trust (OBT), an organisation renowned for its outdoor learning programmes that empower individuals.
Upon their return, our Trustees were deeply moved by OBT's powerful mission to empower disadvantaged young people through transformative outdoor learning experiences. This firsthand understanding led to their strong recommendation of a £10,000 grant to directly support OBT's vital work.
This grant request resonated perfectly with our core values: tackling homelessness, supporting vulnerable groups, and promoting social mobility through access to education and skills-building. We believe in investing in opportunities that unlock potential and create lasting change.
In a truly impactful partnership, our grant was strategically used to fund a 5-day residential programme in the stunning Lake District, expertly run by OBT specifically for a group of Depaul UK client representatives. These inspiring young individuals have faced significant challenges related to homelessness and barriers to social mobility.
For many of these young people, this trip marked their first time outside of a large city and their first experience in the countryside. Through a series of engaging team challenges and shared adventures in the breathtaking landscapes of Eskdale and the wider Lake District, the group fostered invaluable resilience, boosted their confidence, and forged friendships that will undoubtedly serve them well in their future personal and professional lives. This outdoor education provided a unique platform for growth and self-discovery.
This inspiring story stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration. It showcases what can be achieved when charitable foundations like the Kent Reliance Community Foundation, expert outdoor learning organisations like The Outward Bound Trust, and dedicated frontline charities like Depaul UK unite with a shared mission: to change lives for the better - one adventure, one grant, at a time.
We are proud to support initiatives that foster personal development, build essential life skills, and offer pathways towards a brighter future for vulnerable youth.
