The Kepplewray Project

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Ethos

Our ethos of inclusion is shown through our challenging activities for disabled and non-disabled people, which breakdown prejudice and misunderstanding. We enable all to use their own strengths and abilities to overcome physical and mental barriers. We offer activities and training to schools, youth groups, special needs groups, churches, families and businesses.

We are affiliated with Christian Camping International, Cumbria Association of Councils for Voluntary Services and Cumbria Youth Alliance.

History

Our vision arose from a group of people running Christian summer camps for young people, concerned to develop activities that would not exclude anyone. This group drafted the original aims and the company, Kepplewray Ltd, was incorporated in January 1992, the charity, The Kepplewray Trust, was registered in December 1992. The house, situated in the Lake District National Park, was purchased in 1993. We opened to guests in May 1998.

Photo in black and white of house boarded up in the snow in 1993

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Current Provision

Activitiesctivities

We provide inclusive educational activities offering adventure, challenge, learning and relaxation for disabled and non-disabled people. We are registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme (AALS) to provide climbing, hill walking and water sports and all our activities are risk assessed. All staff, full time, seasonal and freelance are qualified to national standards within the industry.

We design your programme with you to ensure that it meets your aims, for all ages and abilities.

Accommodation

The house is situated in its own grounds and has been modernised to provide high quality fully accessible accommodation for all. We provide full-board accommodation with home-cooked food. There are a variety of bedrooms available including en-suite, family and group rooms. We have a variety of disability equipment for use by groups. All staff, full time, part time, sessional and volunteers have a variety of expertise and qualifications. Our Project complies with all relevant Health & Safety and Environmental Health legislation.

Training

We provide training on equality/diversity awareness, other disability issues, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and MIDAS minibus qualification with the ‘Social Model’ of disability as central to all of our training. We also undertake access auditing offering a wide range of DDA access related consultancy services: design appraisal, walk & talk, basic access audit, full access audit and specifically tailored consultancy. All staff are experienced in the field of disability and have a variety of qualifications.

Special Breaks

Come and enjoy our special Kepplewray organised breaks for:

Families/Friends
Family Occasions - birthdays/anniversaries
Special Activity Days
Party Weekends
Canoe/Walking Weeks

Come to relax or enjoy a range of outdoor activities. We can decide the activities for you or you choose.

Booking - More details, brochure and prices

Patrons

Professor Stephen Hawking CBE

Professor Stephen Hawking - Patron of Kepplewray

"Kepplewray will empower people to experience as well as recognise what they can achieve together"

Jonathan Edwards CBE

Jonathan Edwards - Patron of Kepplewray

"The heartbeat of Kepplewray is the belief that God's love extends to all, in equal measure, regardless of ability. It's a special place where the inherent value of each person can be discovered and nurtured."

Roger Uttley OBE

" Kepplewray begins with the recognition that together we can achieve things. We can bring our gifts, difficulties, fears and hopes together and learn more about each other and ourselves."

Rt. Rev Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle

Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle - Patron of Kepplewray

"Kepplewray has given me the chance to see at work the ethos of accepting and including all, of seeing differences in people but recognising the integrity and equality of each unique individual."

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