Venture Trust

👀📢We’re on the lookout for a new Director of Operations to join our organisation. 📢👀 This is an incredibly important and diverse role. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director of Operations will work alongside colleagues to develop, embed and grow services, and to apply our developmental approach in communities and across Scotland’s wilder places. 📅 Closing date is Friday 8th November, 5pm! If you are interested, click the link to find out more: https://ow.ly/805l50TYnSb #WorkWithPurpose #Hiring #ThirdsectorJobs

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Barry Sillers as our new Chairperson of the Board. Barry’s passion is helping, protecting and supporting people to achieve all that they can in life. His executive leadership roles have included service with the United Nations, NATO, the UK Armed Forces, the NHS, Health and Social Care and in the Justice System. He has taken up the role of Chairperson of Venture Trust having stood down as Chairperson of the philanthropic grant making organisation Foundation Scotland, on achievement of his personal target of reaching the milestone of £200 million in grants awarded to build resilience in Scottish communities. "I chose Venture Trust as I was impressed by the passion and professionalism of the staff, and inspired by the impact their support has to empower people to find space to have dreams and discover the drive, skills and confidence to change their own lives. I look forward to working with the Board to build an even stronger Venture Trust"

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Our most recent wilderness journey took a group of young people along the awesome Tweed Valley Canoe Trail, journeying from Stobo to Tweedbank. From frosty mornings with chilly rain to blue skies and gorgeous sunsets, it was classic Scotland in September. A huge well done to all the amazing participants for their courage in joining the course. They've made some unforgettable memories, and we can’t wait to see what adventures you get up to next! If you want to find out more about our personal development programmes, or to refer, please follow the link: https://ow.ly/a6ui50TKmBY

Thank you! Last weekend not just one, but two of our Venture Trust Team took on the Glasgow half marathon and absolutely smashed it! We would like to send a massive thank you to Al and Avril for their achievement while also raising at least £1,600 for the vital work we do! Thanks!! 😁 If you would like to take part in something to raise money for Venture Trust, please click the link to look at upcoming events: https://ow.ly/XjsT50TKm8K

It’s World Mental Health day 🌎 Venture Trust believes that nature and the outdoors plays an important role in supporting our mental health, and it can foster a positive environment for personal development. All our programmes use the outdoors to support the people we work with and their mental health. Whether that’s our Outdoor Therapy Service which uses natural environments to help people to open up and process difficult life events or Wilderness Journeys, which challenge participants to go out their comfort zone with camping and abseiling, increasing their confidence and self-belief. If you or someone you're working with could benefit from person-centred and trauma-informed support, we deliver: 🌱 Personal Development Programmes 🌱 Employability Courses 🌱 Outdoor Therapy Service 📍In localities across Scotland Visit our website to learn more: www.venturetrust.org.uk

Are you or someone you know aged 16-25 and not currently in work, education or training? Our Cashback Green Futures course is looking for referrals in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Build employability skills and confidence with one-to-one and group support, alongside a range of outdoor/environmental activities. Visit our website for more information and to make a referral: https://lnkd.in/eFXxNBix

📢 Calling East Ayrshire! 📢 We are open to referrals for our personal development programmes for those aged 16+. We offer Community Personal Development Courses for those who are unemployed and facing difficult life circumstances, including those who are currently dealing with poor mental health and wellbeing, are care experienced, young carers, have past or present involvement in the justice system, past addiction issues and/or affected by homelessness. And for those currently involved in the justice system, we are also open to referrals to our Personal Development Courses which involve a journey through the wilds of Scotland. Our programmes combine outdoor activities with intensive personal development sessions such as goal setting, dealing with challenge and building positive relationships to build self-esteem and confidence in those who take part, allowing them to make positive steps towards their future. If you (or someone you know) are interested, please get in touch: gilbert@venturetrust.org.uk / 07557 281 804 And to refer to the programme, click here: https://ow.ly/nO2850TBZa6

Our Forward for Families employability programme in Fife gives parents and guardians the chance to increase their employability skills whilst spending time outdoors. With activities like kayaking, bushcraft, climbing and abseiling, parents/guardians will have the chance to push themselves out their comfort zone and explore new places they could visit as a family. Our experienced workers will provide tailored workshops focussing on key employability, progression and core life skills. Next courses: W/b 28th October and 2nd December 2024 To get in touch or learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eVPjXypT

Our Outdoor Therapy service is open for referrals. We want to reach people who have difficulty in traditional clinical settings, and want to try talking to someone outdoors. Therapy takes place in accessible outdoor spaces such as woodland parks, canals and coastlines. Working together this way can help people to open up and engage in a way they may not be able to otherwise. We operate in: - Fife for those aged 10-24 (26 if care experienced) - East Ayrshire, Glasgow, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire for those aged 16+ To learn more or make a referral, visit our website: https://ow.ly/6amV50Tv9pl