What do we do at Venture Trust, and who do we work with? This is Mark’s story… Mark’s life had been chaotic. He’d been dealt some of life’s toughest challenges – losing his wife and his father, ending up sleeping rough and entangled in substance misuse, and moving in and out of the prison system. … Read more
What have Joanna Lumley, Richard Attenborough and Applecross all got in common? The answer is they have all been a part of the Venture Trust journey over the last 40 years. As part of our 40th birthday celebrations we have been looking back through the archives and remembering all those that have helped Venture Trust … Read more
One year on from the launch of our pioneering new Outdoor Therapy Service, our impact report is now live. This report demonstrates the significant impact that Outdoor Therapy by professional accredited counsellors and therapists can have on clients. Through clinical outcomes measures, as well as client and referrer feedback, we have understood the far-reaching impact … Read more
On the 19th of May, something happened which had not occurred for almost three years. Nearly every one of our 60+ team members gathered in person at our Stirling base to meet, learn, acknowledge the great work of our staff, and celebrate forty years of Venture Trust. Getting together is a great thing. After … Read more
Venture Trust’s Clinical Manager, Katarina Horrox, and Area Hub Manager, Mark Rae highlight the impact Outdoor Therapy can have on our minds and bodies. Research shows that when we feel good we are neurobiologically primed to be more compassionate and generous towards ourselves and others. Research also shows that when we actively practice compassion and … Read more
This article was first published in the Scotsman in April 2022. When do we get the chance to safely make mistakes and explore the ways we behave towards getting what we want? When do we get the chance to explore who we are and how we should interact with the world around us? Free from … Read more
May brings not only the hope of coming summer, but national walking month. Every year organizations and individuals celebrate national walking month by getting outside and encouraging others to do the same. Whether on urban pavements or through leafy parks, walking month is about getting out there and giving walking a go. The benefits of … Read more
A bothy is a place waymarked on a map for individuals who have a common goal – spending time in the outdoors – to come together for shelter, warmth or to recuperate. When we have navigated the trails and reach the bothy, we know we will find a place to meet our needs. Is this the same for navigating … Read more
Venture Trust is proud to launch our new Blog – The Bothy Book. Andy Hardie, our Clinical Manager came up with the name for our new blog ‘a bothy is a place of safety in a storm, a place to take shelter and recuperate in the wildest of landscapes. Traditionally open to all, they are a … Read more
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