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The Outward Bound Trust unlocks the potential of young people through discovery and adventure in the wild. It runs courses at residential centres in the Lake District, North Wales and the Highlands, translating experiences in the mountains, sea, lakes and rivers into lessons for life. A bursary programme ensures courses are open to all young people regardless of their financial circumstances.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Outward Bound Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for youth development charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £21M in annual revenue. 10 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.
The Outward Bound Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
The Outward Bound Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Outward Bound Trust has £21M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Outward Bound Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £21M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Outward Bound Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Outward Bound Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 67% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Outward Bound Trust unlocks the potential of young people through discovery and adventure in the wild. It runs courses at residential centres in the Lake District, North Wales and the Highlands, translating experiences in the mountains, sea, lakes and rivers into lessons for life. A bursary programme ensures courses are open to all young people regardless of their financial circumstances. The Outward Bound Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: The Outward Bound Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £21M is well above the peer average of £376K.
The Outward Bound Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST 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.
THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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NeutralHRH Duke of York visits AkzoNobel in Slough - Builders' Merchants News
Outward Bound invitation - localmatters.co.nz
Princess Beatrice role cleared in new statement amid royal future threat - Geo News
Organisation where Princess Beatrice serves as patron scrambles to issue statement - GB News
Students take part in 'once-in-a-lifetime' expedition - Oxford Mail
Students from The Deepings take part in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ expedition to Loch Eil in Scotland - Peterborough Telegraph
Prince Edward and Princess Beatrice take on new roles at The Outward Bound Trust - The Crown Chronicles
Princess Beatrice named deputy patron of charity - The Independent
Outward Bound moves on from Andrew ... to Princess Beatrice - The Telegraph
New fundraising and leadership appointments in October 2025 - UK Fundraising
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Donor reviews (3)
2.3 / 5 average · includes imported 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.
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Ill never support this charity again now
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 3 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about The Outward Bound Trust
- What is The Outward Bound Trust?
- The Outward Bound Trust is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Outward Bound Trust unlocks the potential of young people through discovery and adventure in the wild. It runs courses at residential centres in the Lake District, North Wales and the Highlands, translating experiences in the mountains, sea, lakes and rivers into lessons for life. A bursary programme ensures courses are open to all young people regardless of their financial circumstances.
- When was The Outward Bound Trust founded?
- The Outward Bound Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is The Outward Bound Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Outward Bound Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Outward Bound Trust trustworthy?
- The Outward Bound Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 The Outward Bound Trust's website?
- https://www.outwardbound.org.uk
- Are donations to The Outward Bound Trust 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.