ADVENTURE PLUS

Overview

ADVENTURE PLUS is a UK-based nonprofit organization registered as a charity with the number 1081059. It operates as the Adventure Youthwork & Outdoor Education charity, focusing on providing adventure holidays, gap year training programmes, and internships[2][3].

Mission and Activities

The charity's mission is to help children and young people reach their potential and make positive life choices while providing them with opportunities to engage in outdoor activities[5]. These activities aim to encourage participants to become more active, challenge themselves, and learn about their capabilities. All of ADVENTURE PLUS's activities are driven by the principles of the Christian faith, which is central to their mission[5].

Locations and Programs

ADVENTURE PLUS operates from an 80-acre site known as the Adventure Base in Clanfield, West Oxfordshire. This site hosts a variety of groups, including young people, families, schools, youth groups, churches, and businesses. The charity also conducts activities and adventures across the UK and internationally[5].

Some of the outdoor activities offered include archery, canoeing, climbing, kayaking, and bush craft. Additionally, they organize school holiday camps under the 'Total Adventure' program and provide one-to-one services for vulnerable young people and those with additional needs through their 'Adventure Impact' program[5].

Target Audience

ADVENTURE PLUS is open to anyone interested in outdoor activities, whether as part of a school group, during school holidays, or as an individual on specific adventure programs. The organization welcomes individuals aged 8 years and above[5].

Governance and Policies

ADVENTURE PLUS adheres to a range of policies, including those related to bullying and harassment, complaints handling, conflicting interests, and financial reserves management[4].

[1] https://www.adventureplus.org.uk [2] https://www.adventureplus.org.uk/who-we-are/about-us/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3971555 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3971555/governance [5] https://www.oxmindguide.org.uk/minditem/11284/