Rob Emery
Founder and Chief Executive
Our Founder and Chief Executive, Rob Emery, is responsible for the day-to-day running of Adventure Therapy.
Rob has worked in the charity sector for over 18 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role at our organisation. He is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and a Certified Member of the Institute of Legacy Management.
Rob took his inspiration to found Adventure Therapy through professional and personal experience of the difference that taking part in outdoor and adventurous activities can make to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Through my own experiences of spending time outdoors in nature and adventure, I know the positive difference that it has to mental and physical wellbeing. I also know the profound effect that outdoor activities can have to families of children with life-limiting illnesses. Spending time in wild spaces and creating special memories with parents and siblings; memories that last a lifetime.
The benefits of our activity programmes should not be under-estimated. We help our beneficiaries to gain a new perspective, improve their self-esteem and forge friendships, while regulating their emotions through nature connection and nature contact.
Our charity provides an opportunity for people with complex needs to explore and discover. Non-judgmental spaces where children can thrive and young people and adults can feel safe and supported while enjoying and learning a new activity, grounded in therapeutic principles.
In addition to voluntary youth work and working as a professional fundraiser, Rob also brings over 20 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, which helps with planning a robust strategy for the charity and developing its financial strength and security for the years ahead.
Rob is a qualified Archery GB Instructor, INWA (International Nordic Walking Federation) Children and Young persons coach and holds a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid and Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
He has a Certificate in understanding autism, and has completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course and National Autistic Society Autism, Sport and Physical Activity course.
Personally, Rob enjoys mountain biking, ocean kayaking and hiking and the therapeutic benefits each brings, whether on the water or out on a trail.
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Amy Weekes
Project Coordinator
Amy is our Project Coordinator, based in South Devon.
Her role encompasses the assessment of our referral forms, organising and attending activities and evaluating our sessions. Amy also raises vital funds for our cause in the community, corporately and through grants.
Amy is a Level 3 Bushcraft instructor and holds an ITC Level 6 SCQF (Qualsafe Level 3 equivalent) Certificate in Outdoor First Aid.
She has completed the National Autistic Society Autism, Sport and Physical Activity course and volunteered at Challenge Ahead, an organisation in South Devon that supported young people with Acquired Brain Injury through outdoor activities, prior to Adventure Therapy continuing its vital work.
Personally, Amy enjoys climbing and mountain biking, both recreationally and competitively.
If you would like to discover more about our charity and how you can change lives through adventure, please get in touch.
Amy would be pleased to discuss how you can support our work personally, through your community group or by taking part in an event.
You can also make a positive difference to children, young people and adults who lead challenging and complex lives through your business or, if you are a teacher or student, through your school or college.
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Jo Berry
Retail Coordinator
Jo manages the day-to-day running of our charity shop in Ilfracombe. From organising our wonderful team of shop volunteers, to stock control, collecting donations and maintaining positive customer relations.
Jo holds a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
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