Group Partnerships
Outward Bound
First is proud to be a major supporter of The Outward Bound Trust through the Patron's Company Bursary Fund. During the last fourteen years over a thousand disadvantaged young people between the ages of 11-18 years and of many ethnic backgrounds have taken part in challenging outdoor experiences as a result of our continued support of The Outward Bound Trust.
Outward Bound ® is the UK leader in supportive and challenging outdoor adventures focused on personal development. It aims to inspire young people to realise their potential through experiences in the outdoors, helping them to overcome their fears, raising their self-esteem and preparing them to face whatever life throws at them with confidence, respect and compassion.
"I now believe I can do things I never thought I could do before. My lasting memory will be all the new friends I made. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reach a higher level." Sherisse McFarlane, 15
"We are all better than we know. If only we can be brought to realise this we will never again be prepared to settle for anything less." Kurt Hahn, Co-founder Outward Bound ®
First are proud to have been associated with this educational charity for the past fourteen years and through financial support and the provision of facilities, to have contributed to the development of thousands of deserving young persons in the UK.
Ann McLaughlan Outward Bound's Fundraising Executive Scotland says "It is often those who can least afford to go on a course can benefit the most from the Outward Bound ® experience and that is where support from companies like FirstGroup can really make a difference. For some participants it's the first time they've ever been away from home on their own or indeed out into the real countryside. This coupled with the challenging yet nurturing environment of Outward Bound ® can give them an experience they will never forget. We are very grateful to FirstGroup and their support of disadvantaged young people throughout the UK"
Outward Bound ® offers a different learning environment. The mountains and the sea have provided an outdoor classroom In inspiring UK locations such as Ullswater and Eskdale in The English Lake District, Loch Eil near Scotland's Fort William and Aberdovey on the Welsh coast for over a million young people since its foundation in 1941.
The Outward Bound Trust is a non-profit making, educational charity, all funds are invested in the organisation, providing more courses for young people who would otherwise not have the opportunity.
For further details of all personal development opportunities with Outward Bound ®, visit www.outwardbound.org.uk