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        • Bendrigg Trust specialises in delivering high quality activity courses for disabled and disadvantaged people. We aim to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the safe provision of adventurous activities.
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          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          4 Aug

          Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tablecloths from our @AmazonUK wishlist to cover our arts & crafts tables. There are still plenty of small items we need including some of these ear defenders to fit under helmets for people with sensory overload https://t.co/5BTkUrpc55

          2
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          Phab UK@phab_charity·
          19 Jul

          ☀️Wow - what can we say? This weekend was just Phabulous! The weather, the families, the activities, Bendrigg, After such a long time without, the 1st holiday projects did not disappoint, & there’s more to come! A massive thank you to Bendrigg Trust, the volunteers & our Phabber!

          4
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          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          30 Jul

          We are delighted to have received funding from the Cumbria Community Foundation Young Persons Opportunity Fund to run our Paraclimbing Club & Rock Days, starting from September 2021!

          Find Out More & Book Your Place Here : https://t.co/fQM5dZXYRf

          #paraclimbing #kendal #cumbria

          Twitter 1421074192057917446
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          30 Jul

          Thanks for sharing these fab photos @Peoplefirst111 - great to see what a fantastic time was had by all 🙏🥰

          People First Independent Advocacy@Peoplefirst111

          This week, the PF Youth Team hosted their big summer trip to @BendriggTrust. Our Young People climbed to new heights and set off on a paddling adventure.
          Everyone had a blast. Thank you for coming - you were brilliant🎉 #summeractivitiesforkids #youthwork #outdooractivities 4

          Twitter 1421055019579854851
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          28 Jul

          We are so grateful to @blue_zoo employees who chose to donate to Bendrigg last month as part of their charitable giving. We received £438 which means more people with a disability can gain confidence, develop their independence & feel more included through adventurous activities!

          Twitter 1420320500077797378

        • bendriggtrust

          Specialist Outdoor Centre | Cumbria
          Accessible Adventure Activities For People Of All Abilities & Disabilities

          Bendrigg Trust
          Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tableclo Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tablecloths from our @amazon wishlist to cover our arts & crafts tables! These will be perfect for the group arriving on Saturday. There are still plenty of small items we need including batteries, trowels, sun cream and some of these ear defenders to fit under helmets for people with sensory overload https://amzn.eu/4R9ugGD
          We are so very grateful to @blue_zoo employees who We are so very grateful to @blue_zoo employees who chose to donate to Bendrigg last month as part of their charitable giving. We received £438 which is a huge boost to our charity at the moment and means that more people with a disability will be able to gain confidence, develop their independence and feel more included through outdoor adventurous activities. Thank you Blue Zoo! #charity #giveback #donations #thankyou #smallbutvital #nevermoreneeded
          With the UK now in Stage 4 of the Government's roa With the UK now in Stage 4 of the Government's roadmap out of Covid restrictions we want update everyone on the measures Bendrigg has in place to be 'Covid secure'. Our staff are continuing with our current safety measures (including wearing face coverings, observing social distancing, regular LFT testing and additional cleaning regimes for all facilities and equipment) and these measures will remain in place until at least the end of August. Although no longer mandatory, we are asking and encouraging all visitors to continue wearing face coverings and to keep socially distant wherever possible. If you have any questions, our office is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and you can contact us on 01539 723766. Thank you in advance for your patience. Together we can reduce the spread and protect our visitors, staff, volunteers and communities.
          📢 JOB POSTING 📢 Our Charity may be small but 📢 JOB POSTING 📢 Our Charity may be small but we make a big impact on the lives of around 3000 disabled people every year through our inclusive adventure residential trips and we’d love for you to be part of our team. We require an enthusiastic team player to join our Tutorial team as a Full Time Activity Tutor starting in September. Your personal qualities should include being kind, empathetic and a good problem solver who is willing to work hard as part of a team to make a real difference to peoples lives. You should also have previous experience at outdoor centres and a range of NGB qualifications. Experience of working with disabled people and minibus driving will be a significant advantage. Benefits of working at Bendrigg Trust include: • Meals provided when on shift • Stunning countryside location in Old Hutton, Kendal • Pension Contribution Scheme • Cycle To Work Scheme • Equipment loan for staff • Staff showers and bike storage Here at Bendrigg we promote a healthy work life balance and pride ourselves on taking care of our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and would particularly encourage applications from minority groups and/or people of any ability. Contract Duration Full time, permanent contract starting 6th September 2021 Accommodation Accommodation is not available for this position. Dates Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 28th July Selection process will take place over 2 days including activity sessions, site tour and formal interview. Candidates will be asked to attend either Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd August or Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th August 2021. Please indicate on your application form if you have a preference for either date. Start date: 6th September 2021 Salary £19,128 – £23,208* per annum (depending on time served at Bendrigg, previous relevant experience and/or qualifications). Please contact us directly for an application pack Email : vacancies(at)bendrigg.org.uk Phone : 01539723766 #jobs #cumbriajobs #jobopportunity #jobhunting #jobvacancy #jobhiring #adventure #lakedistrict #kendal #cumbria #outdoorinstructor
          🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️With restriction eas 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️With restriction easing next week, and a brand new route to ensure this year's #GreatNorthRun can go ahead, why not join #TeamBendrigg and get your #running shoes on? We still have a few spaces left for the 40th anniversary GNR but hurry as the deadline to enter is less than 2 weeks away! We'd love to have you on the team so please drop us a line today! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️
          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It’s coming home in Acorn House tonight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #itscominghome #comeonengland #kendal #cumbria
          It’s a beautiful sunny day here at Bendrigg toda It’s a beautiful sunny day here at Bendrigg today and Acorn House has been cleaned all ready for @phabcharity families this weekend! 🥰 #kendal #cumbria #lakedistrict #accessibletravel #accessibletourism #bendrigg #bendriggtrust #adventureawaits
          We’d like to nominate our wonderful maintenance We’d like to nominate our wonderful maintenance man Ed @edwinjhayton as the @hellohubbub #MyCommunityHero - Not only does Ed do a super job here at Bendrigg Trust making sure our buildings are safe and the grounds are kept ready for our groups to come and enjoy adventure activities. He also spends loads of time collecting litter from the side of roads, rivers, lakes and fields on his days off helping to keep the @lakedistrictnpa and @yorkshiredales looking their best and safe for all to enjoy! He also shares his litter picks on his Instagram too @rivercleanse We recently received some feedback from a volunteer party who are working with Ed to say just how fantastic he is! “I just want to say a huge thank you for giving our young people the opportunity to volunteer at Bendrigg. They got so much out of it last week and they could not wait to tell the rest of their class what they had been doing. Ed was fantastic with them and had them all engaged as soon as he introduced himself. A few of them were very nervous to begin with, but by the end of the session their self-esteem was sky high. They are all very excited about coming again 🙂” The school told us they are often turned away from volunteering opportunities because the children have very complex needs but that Ed was able to adapt and engage brilliantly with the young people, that he had brought out so much confidence in them that the staff hadn’t seen before. One of the boys said “Miss, I did it, this is my first real job and I love it!” Well done Ed! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #bekind #kindness #kindnessmatters #volunteering #abilitynotdisability #notallheroswearcapes #legend #kendal #lakedistrict #yorkshiredales #litterpick #instakind #instakindness
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Menu
  • Who We Are
      • Our Mission & Values
        • Bendrigg Trust specialises in delivering high quality activity courses for disabled and disadvantaged people. We aim to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the safe provision of adventurous activities.
        • engagement day, staffOur People
        • Bendrigg TrustSolutions Not Problems
        • Bendrigg Trust AbseilingSafety & Risk Benefit
        • walk, lake district, outdoorsThe Outdoor Environment
        • ArcheryInnovation
      • Our People
        • Trainee, Staff, Lake DistrictOur Staff
        • RachaelOur Trustees
        • Jamie AndrewOur Patrons
      • Our History
      • Our Impact
        • "I wish it was possible to bottle this Bendrigg magic from start to finish so everyone could see and truly believe what individual can achieve."
        • IMG_3656Impact Report
        • Impact CalculatorImpact Calculator
        • Jolly daysBenefits of Outdoor Learning
        • Impact Report Photos (16)Annual Report
  • What We Do
    • Activity Courses
      • For Groups and Schools
      • Virtual Taster
      • For Adults
      • For Families
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Funding Support
      • Funding Pack
      • Sponsorship Application
    • Activities For Local People
      • Bendrigg Climbing Club
      • Aiming High Community Field
      • Sensory Room
      • Day Activities
    • Activities
      • Climbing
      • Canoeing
      • Caving
      • Cycling
      • Other Activities
    • Consultancy and Training
      • Find Out More
      • Upcoming Courses
  • Our Facilities
      • Accessible Accommodation
        • lodgeBendrigg Lodge
        • Acorn HouseAcorn House
      • Virtual Tour – Coming soon
      • Accessible Site & Grounds
      • For Hire
        • Acorn HouseAcorn House
        • DCIM100GOPROGOPR0089.JPGSensory Room
        • Impact-Report-Photos-23Sports Hall
        • Fell End BunkhouseFell End Bunkhouse
        • 87738072_2015028725309300_7046611971914858496_nKinross Meeting Room
        • 50Climbing Wall Hire
  • How You Can Help
    • 100_8510Volunteer
    • 20171012-IMG_7978-0015Donate
    • 20170910_094805(0)Fundraising Events
    • Barclays Volunteer PartyCorporate Partners
    • 13600078_10154008657832284_6137799343661112340_nLegacies & Tributes
    • 20170411_093956Buy a gift
    • 2Get Involved
  • News & Events
      • The Bendrigg Blog
        • bendrigg team, staffJob Vacancies
        • Amphigean Work PartyCommunity Rally To Support Bendrigg Trust Reopening
        • Climbing FestivalImpact Webinar
      • Projects
        • thumbnail (22)Adventure For All
        • lodge acornBendrigg Lodge Refurbishment
      • Bendrigg Buzz E-Newsletter

          • Bendrigg Buzz E-Newsletter

            Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter to keep you up-to-date with all the latest news, events and stories from Bendrigg Trust. Sent just once per month, it’s full of news that’s guaranteed to make you smile!

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          Bendrigg Trust
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          4 Aug

          Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tablecloths from our @AmazonUK wishlist to cover our arts & crafts tables. There are still plenty of small items we need including some of these ear defenders to fit under helmets for people with sensory overload https://t.co/5BTkUrpc55

          2
          Twitter 1422924667388563458
          Retweet on TwitterBendrigg Trust Retweeted
          Phab UK@phab_charity·
          19 Jul

          ☀️Wow - what can we say? This weekend was just Phabulous! The weather, the families, the activities, Bendrigg, After such a long time without, the 1st holiday projects did not disappoint, & there’s more to come! A massive thank you to Bendrigg Trust, the volunteers & our Phabber!

          4
          Twitter 1417153657318031368
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          30 Jul

          We are delighted to have received funding from the Cumbria Community Foundation Young Persons Opportunity Fund to run our Paraclimbing Club & Rock Days, starting from September 2021!

          Find Out More & Book Your Place Here : https://t.co/fQM5dZXYRf

          #paraclimbing #kendal #cumbria

          Twitter 1421074192057917446
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          30 Jul

          Thanks for sharing these fab photos @Peoplefirst111 - great to see what a fantastic time was had by all 🙏🥰

          People First Independent Advocacy@Peoplefirst111

          This week, the PF Youth Team hosted their big summer trip to @BendriggTrust. Our Young People climbed to new heights and set off on a paddling adventure.
          Everyone had a blast. Thank you for coming - you were brilliant🎉 #summeractivitiesforkids #youthwork #outdooractivities 4

          Twitter 1421055019579854851
          Bendrigg Trust@BendriggTrust·
          28 Jul

          We are so grateful to @blue_zoo employees who chose to donate to Bendrigg last month as part of their charitable giving. We received £438 which means more people with a disability can gain confidence, develop their independence & feel more included through adventurous activities!

          Twitter 1420320500077797378

        • bendriggtrust

          Specialist Outdoor Centre | Cumbria
          Accessible Adventure Activities For People Of All Abilities & Disabilities

          Bendrigg Trust
          Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tableclo Thank you to the kind person who bought 4 tablecloths from our @amazon wishlist to cover our arts & crafts tables! These will be perfect for the group arriving on Saturday. There are still plenty of small items we need including batteries, trowels, sun cream and some of these ear defenders to fit under helmets for people with sensory overload https://amzn.eu/4R9ugGD
          We are so very grateful to @blue_zoo employees who We are so very grateful to @blue_zoo employees who chose to donate to Bendrigg last month as part of their charitable giving. We received £438 which is a huge boost to our charity at the moment and means that more people with a disability will be able to gain confidence, develop their independence and feel more included through outdoor adventurous activities. Thank you Blue Zoo! #charity #giveback #donations #thankyou #smallbutvital #nevermoreneeded
          With the UK now in Stage 4 of the Government's roa With the UK now in Stage 4 of the Government's roadmap out of Covid restrictions we want update everyone on the measures Bendrigg has in place to be 'Covid secure'. Our staff are continuing with our current safety measures (including wearing face coverings, observing social distancing, regular LFT testing and additional cleaning regimes for all facilities and equipment) and these measures will remain in place until at least the end of August. Although no longer mandatory, we are asking and encouraging all visitors to continue wearing face coverings and to keep socially distant wherever possible. If you have any questions, our office is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and you can contact us on 01539 723766. Thank you in advance for your patience. Together we can reduce the spread and protect our visitors, staff, volunteers and communities.
          📢 JOB POSTING 📢 Our Charity may be small but 📢 JOB POSTING 📢 Our Charity may be small but we make a big impact on the lives of around 3000 disabled people every year through our inclusive adventure residential trips and we’d love for you to be part of our team. We require an enthusiastic team player to join our Tutorial team as a Full Time Activity Tutor starting in September. Your personal qualities should include being kind, empathetic and a good problem solver who is willing to work hard as part of a team to make a real difference to peoples lives. You should also have previous experience at outdoor centres and a range of NGB qualifications. Experience of working with disabled people and minibus driving will be a significant advantage. Benefits of working at Bendrigg Trust include: • Meals provided when on shift • Stunning countryside location in Old Hutton, Kendal • Pension Contribution Scheme • Cycle To Work Scheme • Equipment loan for staff • Staff showers and bike storage Here at Bendrigg we promote a healthy work life balance and pride ourselves on taking care of our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and would particularly encourage applications from minority groups and/or people of any ability. Contract Duration Full time, permanent contract starting 6th September 2021 Accommodation Accommodation is not available for this position. Dates Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 28th July Selection process will take place over 2 days including activity sessions, site tour and formal interview. Candidates will be asked to attend either Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd August or Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th August 2021. Please indicate on your application form if you have a preference for either date. Start date: 6th September 2021 Salary £19,128 – £23,208* per annum (depending on time served at Bendrigg, previous relevant experience and/or qualifications). Please contact us directly for an application pack Email : vacancies(at)bendrigg.org.uk Phone : 01539723766 #jobs #cumbriajobs #jobopportunity #jobhunting #jobvacancy #jobhiring #adventure #lakedistrict #kendal #cumbria #outdoorinstructor
          🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️With restriction eas 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️With restriction easing next week, and a brand new route to ensure this year's #GreatNorthRun can go ahead, why not join #TeamBendrigg and get your #running shoes on? We still have a few spaces left for the 40th anniversary GNR but hurry as the deadline to enter is less than 2 weeks away! We'd love to have you on the team so please drop us a line today! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️
          🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It’s coming home in Acorn House tonight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #itscominghome #comeonengland #kendal #cumbria
          It’s a beautiful sunny day here at Bendrigg toda It’s a beautiful sunny day here at Bendrigg today and Acorn House has been cleaned all ready for @phabcharity families this weekend! 🥰 #kendal #cumbria #lakedistrict #accessibletravel #accessibletourism #bendrigg #bendriggtrust #adventureawaits
          We’d like to nominate our wonderful maintenance We’d like to nominate our wonderful maintenance man Ed @edwinjhayton as the @hellohubbub #MyCommunityHero - Not only does Ed do a super job here at Bendrigg Trust making sure our buildings are safe and the grounds are kept ready for our groups to come and enjoy adventure activities. He also spends loads of time collecting litter from the side of roads, rivers, lakes and fields on his days off helping to keep the @lakedistrictnpa and @yorkshiredales looking their best and safe for all to enjoy! He also shares his litter picks on his Instagram too @rivercleanse We recently received some feedback from a volunteer party who are working with Ed to say just how fantastic he is! “I just want to say a huge thank you for giving our young people the opportunity to volunteer at Bendrigg. They got so much out of it last week and they could not wait to tell the rest of their class what they had been doing. Ed was fantastic with them and had them all engaged as soon as he introduced himself. A few of them were very nervous to begin with, but by the end of the session their self-esteem was sky high. They are all very excited about coming again 🙂” The school told us they are often turned away from volunteering opportunities because the children have very complex needs but that Ed was able to adapt and engage brilliantly with the young people, that he had brought out so much confidence in them that the staff hadn’t seen before. One of the boys said “Miss, I did it, this is my first real job and I love it!” Well done Ed! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #bekind #kindness #kindnessmatters #volunteering #abilitynotdisability #notallheroswearcapes #legend #kendal #lakedistrict #yorkshiredales #litterpick #instakind #instakindness
          Follow on Instagram
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      • Lodge Room Plan
      • Acorn House Room Plan
    • Equipment
      • What You Need To Bring
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      • Certificate of Liability
      • Group Leader Checklist
      • Risk Management Summary
      • Safety & Accreditation
      • Medical & Consent Form
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