With many thanks to Jill Davies, Trust Manager for the Sir Francis Chichester Trust for providing the following article. Please note the imminent deadline for applications.
The Sir Francis Chichester Trust is once again offering FREE PLACES on 14-day and 19-day Outward Bound adventures to young people who live in Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay) and who are aged 16-22 at the time of the course, which will be July/August 2025. The Trust is keen to receive applications and so would be glad if you could encourage any suitable young people to apply and also bring this opportunity to the attention of colleagues who might know of suitable candidates.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 21st January 2025.
The course is designed to help participants make an effective transition into sixth form, further education or work and is a chance to have a life-shaping adventure with people from all over the world, to know what they are truly capable of achieving and to stand out in a crowded market place. The courses are held at the Outward Bound centres in the Lake District, Wales and Scotland. See the Sir Francis Chichester Trust website for more information.
The aim of the courses is that young people challenge themselves, demonstrate progress through 1:1 action planning focussed on personal development, work outside of their normal friendship group and leave with a breadth of experience that will enrich personal statements and set them aside from other young people. The main benefits for the young people are seen in greatly improved self-confidence and team working abilities, together with raised aspirations.
The Trust looks for young candidates who have some experience of outdoor expeditions but wouldn’t normally have a chance to undertake something quite like this and will be able to enjoy and benefit from the experience. The Trust cannot support any young people that at the time of their course are subject to a youth offending order and also that if a young person has been supported by the Trust previously they are unlikely to be funded for a further course.
The Sir Francis Chichester Trust will meet the full course fee (around £1500/person) for successful applicants and ask that they are responsible for their own transport between Devon and the Outward Bound centre of their choice, as well as travel insurance. However, if transport costs are prohibitive then we will look at additional support if possible.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st January 2025 with interviews for those shortlisted being held on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February 2025 in Exeter. Young people applying must be available on one or other of these dates. An application form can be downloaded from the Trust website The Sir Francis Chichester Trust and there’s a video clip about the course available.
This is a wonderful opportunity for young people who wouldn’t normally have a chance to undertake anything of this nature and who already enjoy outdoor adventures and camping. Please think of any young people you know who might benefit and if you have any queries then please do get in touch.
Further information at: www.chichestertrust.org.uk or email Jill Davies at info@chichestertrust.org.uk.
Jill Davies
Trust Manager
The Sir Francis Chichester Trust
Registered Charity No: 301033
PO Box 142, Kingsbridge, TQ7 9BX
Mobile: 07709 941172
Email: info@chichestertrust.org.uk
Website: www.chichestertrust.org.uk
