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Inspiring Scotland announces initial investment in Venture Trust to help improve the lives of vulnerable young people in Scotland.

Inspiring Scotland today announced the results of their first funding round, granting long term support to Edinburgh based charity the Venture Trust to enable them to expand their work with vulnerable young people throughout Scotland.

More details on this exciting development.

who we are

Venture Trust is a registered charity working with people who want to change.

what we do

We help people recognise what they need to change; then we give them the confidence, motivation and tools they need to make those changes.

how we do it

We give people time and space in a wilderness setting, far away from the pressures of home.

We present them with physical, emotional and social challenges that take them into a personal 'stretch' zone where powerful learning takes place.

Then we help them evaluate what they learn, and how to put those lessons to work when they return home.

new programmes

Opportunities for Change – If you are interested in coming on a course and you are in the Lothian and Borders area please download this leaflet to find out more information.

Foyer Courses - in partnership with Foyer we provide personal development and support for young people aged 16-25 currently living in or being supported by Foyer. For further info please contact Louise Dall on 0131 447 5736 or by e-mail

Download an application form (this link opens in a new window).