Outward Bound is the organisation for outdoor adventure in Britain. It has an unequalled safety record - something we are very proud of - and as a result sets the benchmark by which safety in outdoor adventure is judged. In the last three years alone more than 40,000 young people have taken the challenge, and next year a further 20,000 will complete the High Challenge Ropes Course, build a raft or abseil for the first time in their life. 

These young people will complete their Outward Bound¨ adventure as part of a residential course at one of The Trust's centres in inspiring locations in The Lake District, Wales and Scotland, or as part of an out-reach project near to their home. With expert guidance and instruction these young people find undiscovered skills and qualities such as the ability to make decisions and to communicate effectively. 

Many discover a deep love for the outdoors and go on to have adventures of their own. Outward Bound¨ is for everyone. Young people from all social backgrounds attend courses. The able and disabled make the voyage of discovery, which is exciting, challenging and rewarding - but not a holiday. 

Outward Bound is not resting on its laurels. In conjunction with leaders from both education industry and the Youth Service we are always evolving, and we have lifted outdoor education to new heights, making Outward Bound more accessible to more people.

www.outwardbound.org.uk