The incredible Absolute Escapes Team, who have been supporting Venture Scotland for 6 years, are taking on the Edinburgh Inflatable Challenge course on the 30th of August to raise funds for Venture Scotland and the life-changing programmes that we run! Have a read of the team’s Fundraising Q&A below, and you can support what they’re doing by visiting their JustGiving page, here!
Tell us a bit about the people making up the AE vs Inflatables Team. Are you all Outdoorsy people?
Getting out and about in nature is one of our shared values as a team. We enjoy the opportunity to stay active while enjoying our surroundings! – Ella Gordon
Tell us a bit about your fundraiser! It sounds like a brilliant challenge. What made you want to take it on?
We wanted something challenging but inclusive for our whole team, so that we could all have fun together at the same time as raising money. – Lois Brown
What are you hoping to get out of the experience?
It’ll be a great day to connect as coworkers, and even more meaningful to contribute to a worthy local cause. – Lottie Smart
What made you choose to support Venture Scotland as the charity you wanted to support?
At Absolute Escapes, we believe in the restorative power of travel and exploration; Venture Scotland shares these values, and we’ve worked with them to support young people in the Scottish outdoors for years. – Melanie Grandidge
Venture Scotland uses the outdoors as a vehicle for improved mental health – what do the outdoors mean to you?
We’re firm believers that one of the best ways to refresh your mind and shake off the stresses of daily life is to step into nature and reconnect with the world around you. – Daisy Andrews
What is the one Venture Scotland activity that you’d love the Absolute Escapes Team to get involved in?
I’ve always wanted to give Coasteering a go, even in Scottish weather! – Hamish Cameron
Feeling inspired? Why not get your team involved in a fundraiser this September by joining Venture Round Scotland – an opportunity to get out for your own mental health, whilst fundraising to support young people’s! Get more information, or sign straight up!