Our Impact
In 2025 We...
Supported 422 young people and 22 adults...
facilitating over 75 amazing days out!
Ran 5 residential projects, working with 13 organisations...
of which 2 were brand new partnerships!
Plus, 85% of participants felt more confident to take on new challenges, and 89% of participants felt encouraged to look after themselves better...
following on from participating in one of our residentials!
“..outdoor education is one of the most valuable and rewarding learning experiences that a school pupil can have.” - Liz Smith, MSP
We aim to tackle the growing wellbeing crisis facing young people by providing positive, life-enhancing outdoor experiences; helping them to build confidence, resilience, and the foundations they need to reach their full potential. Activities are more than personal adventure; they are about personal growth.
Safeguarding
Child Protection Policy
Hebridean Pursuits Outdoor Learning (HPOL) was established over 30 years ago with a mission to improve the lives of young people through outdoor adventure.
We fully understand the duty of care we have as an organisation for ensuring the safe keeping of these young people we work with.
Our Child Protection Policy provides the framework for our trustees, employees and contract staff to understand our responsibilities and guides our actions in this regard.
Specific areas covered by our Child Protection Policy include:
- The appointment of a Designated Safety Lead
- Identifies good practice with regard to Child Protection
- Defines types of abuse
- Guidelines on how to respond to suspicions and allegations
- Guidance on recruitment and selection of appropriate staff to work with our young people
- Actions to deal with a missing child
Some of Our Funders
A big thank you to our funders, both past and present. Your impact is very important.
For every young person we work with, we know there are many more who would benefit from our outdoor experiences.
Funding from charitable trusts, grant makers and generous businesses & individuals, is vital for us as an organisations as it means we don’t have to turn anyone away. If you’d like to help us reach and positively impact the lives of more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, please donate.