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 in nature and adventure, I knew the positive difference that it can have, both mentally and physically. I also know the profound effect that outdoor activities can have to families of children with life-limiting illnesses. Spending time in nature and adventure and creating special memories with parents and siblings; memories that last a lifetime.

Our sessions help people to experience an activity which may have seemed impossible in the past, providing a sense of identity, of self-worth, accomplishment and excitement. 

Adventure Therapy provides an opportunity for people with complex needs to explore, discover and overcome boundaries - we help people who feel isolated to form friendships; we improve resilience and vitality.

In addition to voluntary youth work and over 15 years of working as a professional fundraiser, Rob has 20 years of experience in financial services 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 person coach and holds a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid and Emergency Pediatric First Aid.

He has a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, 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.

To contact Rob, please email rob.emery@adventuretherapy.org.uk.

Amy Weekes

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.

To contact Amy, please email amy.weekes@adventuretherapy.org.uk.