Our Impact

Case studies of our impact

Residentials

The residential courses typically run for 5 days, based out of Glencoe.We cook, eat, live and play together for the duration of the course, learning skills and making friends.

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Bespoke Single or Multi-day Courses

Adrenaline-packed days designed to give a taste of outdoor adventure. Experience new activities or build on knowledge and learn new skills.

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Day Courses & Programmes

We offer a range of activities to schools and school groups, from half day adventures to full week residential trips. The activity programmes are tailored to each school group or class, so the young people can get the most out of it.

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For an idea of what we get up to, please view our End of Year reports.  If you would like to sign up to our newsletter and receive future updates and reports please contact us.
END OF YEAR REPORT 2021.pdf
END OF YEAR REPORT 2022.pdf
END OF YEAR REPORT 2023.pdf

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. 

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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.