Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Adventure Therapy Making Life Great Outdoors™ ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home Page](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/) - We are a charity improving the lives of children and adults with unique health conditions, impairments or limitations through adventure-led activities. - [Abseil, Meldon Viaduct](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/abseil-meldon/) - Abseil, Meldon Viaduct Built in 1874 and standing at 151ft (approximately 46 metres) above the valley floor (950ft above sea level), Meldon Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct crossing the West Okement River on the edge of Dartmoor, Devon. Meldon Viaduct is classed as an ancient monument and one of only two railway bridges in - [Our Trustees](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/trustees/) - Our Trustees help to shape the future of Adventure Therapy. If you feel you could become our next Trustee or a Patron of Adventure Therapy please get in touch. - [Our Ambassadors](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/ambassadors/) - Our Ambassadors Richard Matthews As an adventurer and explorer, Richard has walked the 600km Slovenia Mountain Trail, solo, driven to Mongolia and back as part of the Mongol Rally, completed the Arctic Survival Challenge in Sweden and circumnavigated the world in a Nissan Micra! He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a - [Streaming](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/stream-on/) - Gaming for Good Your gaming or streaming event can raise vital funds in aid of our cause. Supporting Adventure Therapy means you will be providing life‑changing outdoor adventures for children, young people and adults with complex needs. You can use Twitch, YouTube Live or Facebook to connect your stream and social feeds to a Tiltify - [Updates](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/news/) - Updates November 2025 It was an honour for our Founder and Chief Executive, Rob Emery, and our Project Coordinator, Amy Weekes, to meet with Caroline Harlow, the High Sheriff of Devon, this month. As the King's representative for the County, we were grateful for the opportunity to meet with Caroline and chat about our - [Our team](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/team/) - Meet the team Rob Emery As our Founder and Chief Executive, Rob is responsible for the day to day running of Adventure Therapy. When I founded Adventure Therapy I did so to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and adults who lead challenging and complex lives. Through my own experience of spending time outdoors - [Activities | Earth](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/activities-earth/) - We offer a range of activities for children and adults with unique health conditions or limitations. Explore the options based firmly on the ground. - [Activities | Water](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/activities-water/) - We offer a range of activities for children and adults with unique health conditions or limitations. Explore the options based around seas, rivers and lakes. - [Activities | Rock and Air](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/activities-rock/) - We offer a range of activities for children and adults with unique health conditions or limitations. Explore the options based on boulders, crag or indoor wall. - [Our supporter pledge](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/our-pledge/) - Our supporter pledge You, like all of our generous supporters, are at the heart of achieving our mission. It is only through your kindness that we are able to support children, young people and adults with mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disabilities, life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses and life-changing conditions and enable them to benefit - [Types of legacy](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/typesoflegacy/) - Gifts in Wills help us to plan ahead and support children and adults who benefit from Adventure Therapy in the future. Explore more about leaving a legacy. - [What we do](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/) - Adventure Therapy provides access to adventure-led pursuits and outdoor activities as a form of therapy to children and adults with unique health conditions. - [Events](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/events/) - Explore our fundraising events Taking part in one of our events raises awareness of our charitable cause in the community, vital funds to enable our work to continue and personally, they are a fantastic way for you to get involved, complete a challenge and be part of Adventure Therapy. Our current events are listed below - [Free Will writing service](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/giftsinwills/freewills/) - With the Adventure Therapy Free Will writing service you can have your Will written without cost to you or our charity, providing peace of mind at no expense. - [Leave a Gift in your Will](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/giftsinwills/) - Leaving a gift in your Will, of whatever size, makes such a difference to the children and adults we support. Your legacy could help to secure our future. - [Lottery](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/lottery/) - Changing Lives Lottery Join the Adventure Therapy Changing Lives Lottery for just £1 per week and be entered into the draw with a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot! By playing the Adventure Therapy Changing Lives Lottery you will be strengthening resilience, improving vitality and self-esteem and enabling a sense of accomplishment for children, young - [Get involved](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/) - Discover how you can raise awareness of our work, enabling children and adults with unique health conditions and limitations to experience an emotive adventure. - [Strategy](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/strategy/) - We are pleased to share a snapshot of our current strategy, which highlights our plans for the year ahead. We welcome feedback and value your opinion. - [Who are our beneficiaries](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/beneficaries/) - Our services are available to children and adults with unique health conditions or limitations, where adventure-led pursuits could benefit health or well-being. - [Adventure as therapy](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/about-adventure-therapy/) - Spending time in the outdoors, in nature and through adventurous pursuits motivates, challenges and helps us to gain a new perspective. Experience. Life. - [Community support](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/community-support/) - Discover how you can raise vital funds and enable children and adults with unique health conditions and limitations to experience new and emotive adventures. - [Who we are](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/) - Who we are Rob Emery, Our Founder and Chief Executive, was inspired by working at a children’s hospice and seeing the difference that surfing made to a child with a life-limiting illness – and her whole family – through lying on a longboard, interacting with her brothers and sisters, and riding the wave in. In - [Where we support](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/what-we-do/where-we-support/) - Adventure Therapy is based in the South West of England, on the dramatic coast of Devon. However, our services are available throughout England and Wales. - [Refer](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/refer/) - Adventure awaits We provide outdoor and adventure-led activities for children, young people and adults with unique health conditions, impairments or limitations. This means we support people with mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disability, life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses and life-changing conditions. We make a positive difference in challenging and complex lives. The person referred to - [Skydives](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/skydives/) - Skydives Please note that due to a tragic incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome we have postponed our sponsored skydives. This decision has been taken with the safety and wellbeing of our participants in mind. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those involved. You're at 15,000ft, high in the sky - now experience the - [Contributing towards the cost of an activity](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/register/) - Activity registration If you have been referred by one of our Professional Referral Partners this contribution will be met by them. Therefore, we encourage you to make a referral to Adventure Therapy through a professional. This could be the NHS, Social Services, a school or college, other charity or community organisation. However, if you would - [Wilderness Project](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/wilderness/) - Wilderness Project for Men Our Wilderness Project for Men are sessions designed to improve men's mental health and wellbeing proactively, where we reach out to the community and offer support. At the core of these sessions is Hiking, where we plan various routes in and around North Devon. Narrow pathways which snake along stunning coastlines, - [Annual Raffle](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/raffle/) - Adventure Therapy Raffle Our annual raffle gives you the chance to win some fantastic prizes! And by entering our raffle you will be helping to change lives through adventure. Thank you for your support. Prizes 1st Prize LEGO® Technic Land Rover Defender worth £275.00. The LEGO® Technic™ Land Rover Defender 42110 is packed with authentic - [Shop](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/shop/) - Our Charity Shop in Ilfracombe, Devon raises awareness of our cause and vital funds to support our cause. - [Retail Gift Aid](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/retailgiftaid/) - Gift aiding your donations of preloved items at our charity shop raises an additional 25% at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. - [Donations we are unable to accept](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/donations-we-are-unable-to-accept/) - These are the items we are unable to accept for legal, hygiene or ethical reasons, - [Safeguarding statement](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/safeguarding-statement/) - Safeguarding Statement All children, young people and adults who are linked with the Adventure Therapy, wherever they are, whoever they are with and whatever they are doing, have the right to protection from neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. All members of the public, as well as professionals, have a responsibility for the protection of - [Privacy Policy](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/privacy/) - Privacy Policy Adventure Therapy recognises the trust placed on our charity in protecting your personal data. We value your support and respect your privacy. We take our commitment to you and your data seriously; this policy is written in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy tells you how we collect, securely hold - [Donate](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/donate/) - You can change lives through adventure Your donation, of whatever size, makes a vital difference. You provide the thrill of catching a wave for the first time and the sense of accomplishment. Because of you wild rivers - and emotions - are explored. Caves are discovered, turning darkness to light and rocks and granite tors, - [Gifts in Memory](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/gifts-in-memory/) - We are humbled by the people who choose to support Adventure Therapy though donations in memory of their loved ones; and honoured to be part of their journey. - [Support for families](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/) - Support for families We understand that it can be difficult when a family member is unable to join in and take part in outdoor activities. A child who is unable to have the same experiences as their brothers and sisters or interacting with mum and dad, because their condition makes mobility difficult in the varied - [Jobs and volunteering](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/) - Are you looking for your next challenge or able to inspire others? Explore the opportunities available, working for or volunteering with Adventure Therapy. - [Make a referral](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/make-a-referral/) - Ask for support We provide outdoor and adventure-led activities for children, young people and adults with unique health conditions, impairments or limitations. This means we support people with mental health conditions, learning disability or difficulty, physical disability, life-limiting illnesses and life-changing conditions. We make a positive difference in challenging and complex lives. Our primary focus - [Tax guide](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/tax-guide/) - Discover how supporting Adventure Therapy through a gift in your Will could help with the Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning for your Estate, in our brief overview. - [Glossary of Terms](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/glossary-of-terms/) - Our glossary breaks down the legal terms that you may encounter when writing our reviewing your Will, into plain English. - [Under development](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/under-development/) - This page of our website is currently under development - sorry for any inconvenience caused. - [Terms and Conditions](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/terms-conditions/) - Our Terms and Conditions relate to the information included on our website, including copyright, liability, privacy, medical information and data protection. - [Support from community groups](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-from-community-groups/) - Inspire your community Support from your Community Group or Club If you're part of a community group or business hub, we would love the opportunity to come and talk to you about our work. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about Adventure Therapy and how our range of services benefit children - [For professionals](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/support-for-professionals/) - If you represent another charity, hospital or healthcare service and feel adventure therapy could benefit your patients or clients please get in touch. - [For children](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/for-childen/) - Support for children We support children from 8 years old. We encourage time spent as a family, creating special memories in the outdoors and travelling that journey together, with parents and siblings. Activities which are new and exciting, unique and, vitally, fun! For older children we offer similar opportunities, but also look to explore that - [For adults](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/for-adults/) - Support for adults We believe in your ability to take part and we actively encourage people to spend time in the outdoors and participate in adventure pursuits. Through our referral scheme, we work with you to discover the activities which will be of the most benefit and the most suitable, in relation to your condition. We only - [Activities](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/support-for-families/activities/) - Explore the activities that may be suitable for you and let your adventure begin. From kayaking, surfing and rock climbing to cycling, horse riding or archery, - [Sponsored events](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/sponsored-events/) - Challenge yourself Unsure as to how you can change lives through adventure? If you would like to setup or take part in an event, to raise money and enable children and adults to take part in our activities, here are some ideas you may like to consider: Sporting Run a Marathon or take part in - [Somerset](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/somerset/) - Somerset Project Thanks to a generous grant from the Discovery Community Fund, we are pleased to be able to provide outdoor and adventure-led activities to adults with additional needs in Somerset during 2021 - 2022. This is in addition to the support we provide for children and adults in Devon and Cornwall, enabling us to - [Our impact](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/our-impact/) - Making an impact Adventure Therapy provides an opportunity for children and adults with disabilities, life-limiting illnesses or life-changing conditions, to take part in activities which are predominantly based on outdoor and adventure-led pursuits. We work with individuals, groups and with other organisations who share our vision, to explore and develop our services and discover new - [Make an enquiry](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/enquiry-form-wills/) - Find out more about Gifts in Wills Your Name Please enter your e-mail address This is our preferred method of contact Address Please enter your contact address (including postcode) Contact number Please enter your home, business or mobile phone number The reason for your enquiry Please provide further details or whether there is any specific - [Trusts and Grants](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/trust-grants/) - Grants from Trusts and Foundations are instrumental to our work and have the potential to make a huge impact on the provision of our core services. - [Raise funds](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/raise-funds/) - We are so grateful to you for supporting children and adults with unique health conditions or limitations, by generously raising funds for Adventure Therapy. - [Why work with us](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/why-work-with-us/) - Why work with us We understand that everyone is different. Adventure Therapy understands that employees who are able to balance their work and home commitments effectively are happier, more engaged and productive. We are have a responsibility to provide a successful work/life balanced approach. This complements our business approach and benefits our the well-being of - [Inspire your company](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/inspire-your-company/) - Find out how your business could associate with our charity. Support children and adults who benefit from our services, whilst raising awareness for your brand. - [Inspire your community](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/get-involved/inspire-your-community/) - Discover how you can raise awareness of our work, enabling children and adults with unique health conditions and limitations to experience an emotive adventure. - [Donation](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/donateold/) - Our services are free of charge to our clients and we receive no statutory funding, We are supported entirely by the generosity of the communities we serve. - [DonateQR](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/donateqr/) - You can change lives through adventure Your donation, of whatever size, makes a vital difference. You provide the thrill of catching a wave for the first time and the sense of accomplishment. Because of you wild rivers - and emotions - are explored. Caves are discovered, turning darkness to light and rocks and granite tors, - [Coronavirus](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/coronavirus/) - Response to Coronavirus Latest update issued: 22 April 2022 Whilst social restrictions are now lifted, you can be assured that Adventure Therapy will continue to monitor the situation with regards to the Coronavirus pandemic and we will always follow Government guidance. We will also continue to refer to advice from Sport England and activity-specific advisory - [Contact us](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/contact-us/) - Whether you are looking for support - or offering it, find out how you can get in touch with the Adventure Therapy team by e-mail, post or over the phone. - [Complaints](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/complaints/) - If you are dissatisfied with our service We want to know if you or your family are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service. Our aims when receiving a complaint are to: Look very carefully into the complaint. Explain what we have found out and, if appropriate, to apologise for any shortcomings. Learn from the - [Activity providers](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/activity-providers/) - Approved Activity Providers We only work with qualified and experienced activity instructors who believe in our mission and share our values. As part of our Risk Assessment, to register with Adventure Therapy, a provider or instructor must hold a *DBS certificate, a Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy, be a member of a recognised governing - [Accessibility](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/accessibility/) - Explore the ways you can make your computer or device work for you, by changing settings which can assist with your personal requirements and preferences. - [Blog - Charlotte Underwood](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/blog/) - BLOG by Charlotte Underwood "With the modern world becoming urban at an extremely uncomfortable rate, it’s easy to forget that sometimes our best forms of therapy have been right in front of us all along, just like they have been for each and every one of our ancestors. I’m talking about nature, the great outdoors - [Area Fundraiser - Devon](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/areafundraiserdevon/) - Area Fundraiser - Devon We have a rare opportunity for an Area Fundraiser (homebased) to join our charity in Devon. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and dedication to develop fundraising in the area, growing income through the community, businesses and events. As a person who is confident, particularly with meeting new people ## Slider - [Preview](https://adventuretherapy.org.uk/blog/wds-slider/preview/)