The Youth Adventure Trust is appealing to the communities of Somerset and Wiltshire to help fund the final 9,959 hours of outdoor adventure for vulnerable young people this summer, as the charity enters the final month of its Unlocking Adventure appeal.

Headquartered locally and working exclusively with young people aged 11 to 16 from across the region, the charity has already raised enough to unlock 46,041 hours of life-changing adventure. But with a total target of 56,000 hours to be delivered over the summer holidays, time is running out to ensure every child on the programme receives the full benefit of a summer designed to build resilience, boost confidence, and foster hope.

Each hour of supervised adventure supports young people facing significant challenges such as poverty, domestic abuse, bereavement, and mental health difficulties. Activities include cliff climbing, forest bivouacs, and mountain expeditions, all carefully designed to provide safe, structured opportunities for personal development.

Mark Davey, Chief Executive of the Youth Adventure Trust, says: "This is a campaign rooted in our local community, for our local young people. We are proud of how far we've come, but the final 9,959 hours are critical. Without them, some of our most vulnerable young people may miss out on what could be the most empowering experience of their lives."

The charity works with secondary schools and referral partners across Somerset and Wiltshire, providing a long-term programme of outdoor adventure and one-to-one support entirely free of charge. It is a proven model of early intervention that helps young people overcome the obstacles in their lives and fulfil their potential.

The Youth Adventure Trust is encouraging individuals, local businesses, schools, and community groups to act now by donating, sharing the appeal, or spreading the word within their networks.

To donate and help unlock the final hours of summer adventure, visit:

www.youthadventuretrust.org.uk/unlocking-adventure/