Our Supporters and Mentors..
We have established relationship with the following organisations to help us better inform and shape what we do for you.....
Blackdog Outdoors encourage a re-connection with nature to improve mental health and wellbeing. They have been instrumental in supporting us with advice and encouragement from the beginning.
Blackdog Outdoors
Mind over Mountains are a mental health charity offering immediate and accessible support through therapeutic outdoor experiences.
They inspired our journey, taking us under their wing on a memorable day in the Peak District in Jun 22.
Mind Over Mountains
Our leadership team greatly values the Mountain Training Association, Mountain Training’s membership organisation providing support and development opportunities for its members to excel. Our director Alan is a member, we source many of our leaders with the MTA's support and we avail of the CPD MTA provides.
Mountain Training
The BMC is the national representative body for England and Wales. They support us with professional advice in the area of green therapy, linking us to future initiatives, and help raise awareness of our contribution.
British Mountaineering Council
We are indebted to the Alpkit Foundation for their very generous support to our equipment store. They are our biggest contributor of new and repurposed equipment. For many people a lack of access to basic kit is a barrier to getting into the outdoors. Alpkit's generous support means people from disadvantaged communities can participate fully in our events and
has a real impact on people lives.
Alpkit Foundation
We greatly value our relationship with Mourne Heritage Trust. They provide environmental and visitor management services in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of our key destinations. They bring expertise in environment, rural regeneration, cultural heritage and visitor opportunities in the area and, like us, have the goal of contributing to the well-being of communities.
Mourne Heritage Trust
Our relationship with the principle environmental and heritage organisation for moorland and upland regions in the greater Belfast area brings expertise and local knowledge to help us deliver purposeful events. Like us they value partnership working to meet the needs of communities and businesses
Belfast Hills Partnership
Ring of Gullion mange the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the surrounding landscape. This is a stunning location with a deep history, strong culture and active communities. Through this connection we can help people experience a special landscape deserving of recognition and a visit.
Ring Of Gullion
From prehistoric flint middens and monastic sites, via Norman castles to 18th century estates Strangford Lough and Lecale is a stunning landscape. Its natural beauty, wildlife and rich culture make it a unique destination.
That is why is so
exciting to have this relationship, opening up as it does expertise on venues within the Strangford Lough area, including coastline and forested walks, opulent country gardens, island to explore and superb beaches.
Strangford and Lecale
The National Trust is Europe’s biggest conservation charity, looking after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Better than most they understand the benefits of connecting with the environment and each other so by partnering with them we can provide 'self-care' experiences in truly idyllic destinations
The National Trust
Social Enterprise NI is the representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland. We benefit from the active way SENI connect, support, develop and sustain vibrant businesses to create social change. They have assisted us as we raise awareness of what we do and look for opportunities to partner with other social enterprises.
Social Enterprise NI
AWARE is a mental health charity with a network of support centres staffed by trained volunteers. AWARE delivers mental health and well-being programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces.
AWARE have been fundamental in our development, providing Mental Health Awareness Training and partnering with us on awareness events.
