Personal Development for Young People

What we do

Venture Scotland UK runs an outdoor-based personal development programme for young people aged 16-30, who face complex and difficult problems.

We build the confidence and skills of young people and aim to empower each individual we work with to make positive and lasting changes in their lives.

Our volunteering ethos

Our team of personal development staff work in partnership with over 120 volunteers to lead our programme. Our volunteers motivate, inspire and mentor young people! We encourage young people to volunteer once they've completed our programme. This encourages them to see themselves differently and make the leap from being supported to making a contribution to others. Whilst volunteering, young people continue to receive support to access education, training and employment.

Where we work

Our programme is run out of two centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow although young people get involved from across the Central Belt of Scotland. Our main base for residentials is a Highland bothy (mountain hut) in beautiful Glen Etive.

Venture Scotland is registered with The Adventure Activities Licensing Service and is licensed to provide Climbing/Trekking/Watersports. Confirm on: 029 2075 5715

Venture Scotland is a company limited by guarantee no. 216291 and charity no. SC013901