Outward Bound Global
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Outward Bound Global protects the use of the Outward Bound trademarks and issues licences to Outward Bound centres worldwide. It promotes best practice across the Outward Bound global network and oversees the application of agreed risk management standards. The Outward Bound centres worldwide are primarily of a non-profit nature and benefit young people through physical endeavour in the outdoors.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Outward Bound Global with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. OUTWARD BOUND GLOBAL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
OUTWARD BOUND GLOBAL is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
OUTWARD BOUND GLOBAL is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
Outward bound is absolutely amazing...My child went there with her school, she really enjoyed spending time there, doing all the activities they offer. They not only make activities fun and exciting, they teach the kids loads of interesting things about nature and the great outdoors, one of the amazing staff members was call Gary also known as Gazza. Gazza taught my daughter how to persevere through long hikes, he helped teach her mind of matter, how to keep a cool mind in difficult situations. My daughter has learnt so much from her week stay there. She's normally not a outdoors person but Gazza's worked his magic on her, she is now asking myself and the Mrs to go on nice long hikes, during some of our hikes she tells me about her adventures at outward bounds, I must say, I'm a little envious of her experience lol. Honestly, I would recommend this place to everyone, even city kids, the staff have a way of unnerving the kids, they teach the in a very calm and understanding way. I can't say enough about this place. But it's absolutely amazing and your child will love it, hopefully you guys will be lucky and have Gazza as one of your guilds. Excellent outdoors experience for our young.
Trustpilot
Penrith location is not a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth. Prejudice and discriminatory instructors. I visited the Penrith location a few years ago and met an awful instructor named Tom. I was in the closet but most people could spot that I was gay. He took great delight in calling me "princess" and berating me in front of the rest of the cohort. Would help others when they asked for it, but if I needed help with the exact same thing I was called an idiot. Other instructors definitely observed this behaviour but chose to look the other way. Mental health hit a low point after my time there.
Trustpilot
Ill never support this charity again now
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Frequently asked questions about Outward Bound Global
Outward Bound Global is a registered international nonprofit based in Penrith, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 2.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.8/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, Outward Bound Global has £2K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Outward Bound Global protects the use of the Outward Bound trademarks and issues licences to Outward Bound centres worldwide. It promotes best practice across the Outward Bound global network and oversees the application of agreed risk management standards. The Outward Bound centres worldwide are primarily of a non-profit nature and benefit young people through physical endeavour in the outdoors. Outward Bound Global is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Outward Bound Global is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Outward Bound Global's registered charity number is 313645. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Outward Bound Global is located in Penrith, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Outward Bound Global is based in Penrith in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Outward Bound Global
- What is Outward Bound Global?
- Outward Bound Global is a international charitable company based in Penrith, United Kingdom. Outward Bound Global protects the use of the Outward Bound trademarks and issues licences to Outward Bound centres worldwide. It promotes best practice across the Outward Bound global network and oversees the application of agreed risk management standards. The Outward Bound centres worldwide are primarily of a non-profit nature and benefit young people through physical endeavour in the outdoors.
- When was Outward Bound Global founded?
- Outward Bound Global was founded in 1963.
- Where is Outward Bound Global located?
- Headquartered in Penrith, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Outward Bound Global's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £2,000.
- Is Outward Bound Global trustworthy?
- Outward Bound Global has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Outward Bound Global's website?
- https://www.outwardbound.org.uk
- Are donations to Outward Bound Global tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.