Venture Trust is dedicated to helping people facing challenging life circumstances, including trauma, poverty, involvement in the justice system, homelessness, and mental health issues. Through outdoor-based programmes, therapeutic support, and personal development opportunities, we empower individuals to build confidence, develop resilience, and make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Our mission
Venture Trust supports people facing adversity to achieve lasting change. Through the outdoors, we help people overcome trauma, gain skills and build confidence. In green spaces and wild places, people can rediscover hope, purpose and opportunity, breaking cycles of disadvantage, strengthening relationships and creating stability for the future.
Our vision
More people, regardless of their past or circumstances, can discover new possibilities and contribute positively to their communities, drawing strength from social connection, nature and the outdoors to live fulfilling lives.
Our values
Care
We show empathy and compassion. We listen without judgement, and our approach is led by our understanding of trauma and adversity. We care for ourselves, for others, for nature and our environment.
Trust
We build trust by being open and honest. We are dependable, accountable and take responsibility for our actions. We are respectful, fair and value the contributions of others.
Belonging
We create a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone feels safe, heard, and valued - in communities and in the outdoors. We build relationships and encourage connection with the people we work with, our colleagues, our communities and natures. We believe people thrive when they feel accepted and welcome everywhere.
Courage
We choose courage, even when it feels difficult or uncertain. We lean into challenges and encourage each other to be curious and take positive risks. We believe that change happens the moment we take that first step out of our comfort zone.
