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The Outward Bound Trust

Outward Bound Social Impact Report 2024

The Outward Bound Trust's Social Impact Report 2024 brings together data, research and real stories from across its work to show how outdoor adventure courses help young people grow in confidence, build stronger connections and develop the tools to thrive. Headline findings include 86% of primary pupils learning to look after themselves, 81% of secondary pupils trying harder to overcome difficulties, 85% of apprentices reporting increased confidence at work, 76% of young people showing greater compassion, 73% increased resilience, 69% increased social competence, 90% a closer connection with nature, and 88% of teachers seeing positive changes in pupils' persistence three months after their course.

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The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity that uses learning and adventure in the outdoors to help young people in the UK develop confidence, resilience and skills for life and work.

Key Metrics

81% of secondary pupils trying harder to overcome difficulties
73% of young people with increased resilience
90% of young people with a closer connection to nature

Key Outcomes

  • 86% of primary pupils learnt to look after themselves
  • 85% of apprentices reported increased confidence at work
  • 88% of teachers saw pupils keep going through setbacks three months on

Geography

UK-Wide

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