Useful Links

Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres
The Association was formed in 1963 and aims to foster greater confidence and regard for others through a series of adventurous challenges requiring co-operation set in the outdoors.

British Mountaineering Council
The BMC is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Based on practical conservation projects, BTCV is the UK’s leading charity creating better environments where people feel valued, included and involved.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is a registered charity established in 1962. Supported by over 14,000 members, we work in partnership with landowners, local authorities, other conservation organisations and businesses to conserve and protect wildlife and wild places throughout Cumbria.

Cumbria Youth Alliance - Outdoor projects.
This website gives information on how young people can get involved in a range of outdoor projects and activities around Cumbria.

English Nature
English Nature is the Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England.

Field Studies Council
The Field Studies Council is an educational charity committed to bringing environmental understanding to all. Established in 1943, the FSC has 17 education centres, international outreach training projects, research programmes, information and publication services.

Friends of the Lake District
Formed in 1934 the Friends of the Lake District works to protect and enhance the special qualities of the distinctive and inspirational landscapes of the Lake District and Cumbria.

Impact Development Training Group
Impact is renowned throughout the world for its exciting and dynamic approach to developing people, teams and organisations. We have over twenty years of experience and currently work with over two hundred clients globally across all business sectors.

Institute for Outdoor Learning
The Institute supports, develops and promotes learning through outdoor experiences.

John Muir Award
The John Muir Award is an environmental Award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages the discovery and conservation of these places in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.

Lake District National Park Authority
The LDNP was established in 1951. The LDNPA is a local government body which has two purposes: to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Park by the public and in pursuing these purposes, a duty to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities within the National Park.

Lakeland Outdoor Education Centres
Low Bank Ground and Hinning House are Wigan Council’s outdoor education centres in the Lake District. They offer a wide range of outdoor and environmental courses for schools and youth groups, in-service training for teachers and leaders and activity courses and holidays for the general public.

National Association for Environmental Education
An association of teachers and all who are professionally concerned with any aspect of education and the environment. It aims to promote and support environmental education throughout formal education and in the work of NGOs.

National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We do this in a range of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through educating and informing, and through encouraging millions of people to enjoy their national heritage.

Sport England
Sport England is an organisation committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport. It is responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives.

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