Disability and Inclusion Fund
The aim of the Disability and Inclusion Fund is to support groups who already provide a range of accessible opportunities and discover new ways to make the outdoors accessible for everyone. This year there is an opportunity for any club member to recommend a project they believe would benefit from a grant or to propose an inclusive venture, and we would love to hear from you.
The fund is open to applications from club members with a
disability or those who have a family member needing extra resources or
services to access the outdoors. There is a simple application form to
fill in, with the applications reviewed by a dedicated group of members and
decisions will be made about where grants will be allocated.
We may not be able to fund all your suggestions
but we need your ideas to be able to start to make things happen.
Apply for a Grant
If you wish to apply for a grant it is advisable that you contact the Chair of the Disability and Inclusion Fund Committee, Wendy Shipley
at shipleywendy@gmail.com.
Please
click the button below for the online application form:
Some of the grants made to groups, projects and individuals
Nacro, Greater Manchester
A grant to enable three young women to take part in the SnowCamp Excel programme
Able 2 Adventure
Grants to facilitate the provision of courses for disabled adults in:
Introduction to winter walking
Guided winter hillwalking
Progressive indoor climbing
Trash Free Trails
A project linked with schools in South Wales enabling 100 young people from deprived areas to experience mountain biking and nature connection.
Vision for Adventure
Funding for two courses for visually impaired adults:
Mountain Walking
Hike and Dip
Calvert Trust
A contribution towards their Enabling Adventures Fund to support disabled and disadvantaged people taking part in their activities in the Lake District.
Climb VI
Climbing courses for visually impaired students.
Take a Hike, University of Bradford
Training for disabled and vulnerable adults leading to a Summer expedition.
Experience Community
Residential trips enabling a range of disabled people to access and experience the benefits of green spaces.