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 addition to this experience, through a friend's child who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy and seeing how hiking and at the later stages of his prognosis, by using an off-road wheelchair, was so positive to family life. This enabled him to continue experiencing the outdoors, take part in family adventures, and create special memories.

Through a passion for nature and spending time outdoors and how it impacts on mental health and wellbeing for us all, Rob understands the positive difference that taking part in outdoor and adventurous activities can make to a person with complex health conditions. Activities which provide their own challenges and a sense of accomplishment by overcoming the obstacles in the way (both physical and mental) and in doing so, encouraging overall wellbeing, a positive outlook and improved quality of life.

Our team includes qualified and experienced activity instructors, occupational therapists and psychotherapists, in addition to our dedicated and committed volunteers, many of whom have an NHS background. 

Adventure Therapy registered as a charity in England and Wales in 2017 (Registered Charity Number 1173646).

Our mission is to improve the emotional and physical wellbeing of children, young people and adults with unique health conditions, impairments or limitations through outdoor and adventure-led activities.