The TurnAround Project has been offered since 2007 and we have had six cohorts of young people through the project. This year is the first year the project will be run for six, rather than twelve months. The aim of TurnAround is for young people aged 16 – 21 to make positive change to their lives using nature as a catalyst. TurnAround is a structured programme with a focus on clear outcomes however, we support each young person with their own individual needs which is what makes the project a success. TurnAround is evaluated by Essex University and our success to date is that 83% of graduates are engaged with education or employment by the end of the project.
Participants typically face multiple barriers to success, such as poverty, abusive or ineffective families, drug and alcohol abuse, school failure, and youth offending orders. TurnAround uses wilderness therapy, challenging outdoor experiences, one-on-one mentoring, and educational activities to enable vulnerable young people to overcome their challenges and take control of their lives.
Please see the TurnAround Project pages on our website for the full referral pack or call the office for more information 0300 123 3073
Please see the TurnAround Project pages on our website for the full referral pack or call the office for more information 0300 123 3073
