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“All activities had a positive impact. The river day and beach day had a great educational value, developing scientific, geographical skills. Canoeing, rock climbing helped our children see the benefit of team work, perseverance etc. I think the programme is a great balance of learning / challenge / adventure / fun.” – teacher.

We could not continue without the generosity of a large number of enthusiastic supporters throughout the UK. Below you will find a number of ways in which you can become involved.

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We rely on donations from supporters to help carry out our pioneering work delivering inclusive outdoor activities and disability awareness training to all. Each year we welcome nearly three thousand people as our guests. Many of those that come include disabled people within their family or group. We have been amazed at the way young people from special schools and non-disabled schools have mixed so well together sharing their skills and abilities.

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Through the justgiving site you can donate online using your debit or credit card.

By cheque, made payable to 'The Kepplewray Trust'.

If you are a UK taxpayer, please download and complete this simple form to enable us to reclaim tax through Gift Aid, thereby increasing your gift by almost 28%.

Through Charities Aid Foundation you can order charity gift vouchers or donate through your CAF account

Why not become a 'Friend of Kepplewray', download this leaflet.

Consider making a legacy to Kepplewray in your will. Please contact us for details.

Volunteering

We offer volunteering opportunities. If you require accommodation we can usually provide this (free of charge) but this is always dependant on the groups using the Centre at the time.

Volunteers may work anything from half a day a week to a block period of a month or longer.
Volunteers may choose to work at any time of the project’s day (morning, afternoon, evening, overnight).
Volunteers may work specifically in one area or across the whole project (Activity Services, Residential Services, Support Services and Training Services).
Volunteers may be asked to disclose information for a Criminal Records Bureau check.

If you would like to volunteer at Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936, email or complete this application form (PDF in a new window).

Student Placements & Work Experience

We offer College and University student placements and School work experience. These are usually of a week’s duration (Monday to Friday) but can be any length from a day to a month or more. We have welcomed students from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Princes Trust, Millenium Volunteers, Universities, Theological Colleges, Furness College and individuals.

Students are usually given a programme, which covers morning, afternoon and evening.
We try to give all an experience of each area of work (Activity Services, Residential Services, Support Services and Training Services).
A typical week’s placement would usually involve a day or two on activities, two or three days working with the Residential Services team and perhaps a day on office duties.

If you would like to take this opportunity at Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936, email or complete this application form (PDF in a new window).

Work Parties

Why not bring your group to Kepplewray to help with a specific project over a weekend or a few days. We will provide accommodation and food - you provide helping hands. Groups who have taken up this opportunity include: Community Service, HMP Haverigg, Deutsche Bank, Princes Trust, St John's College Cambridge and individuals.

If you would like to bring a work party to Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936, email or complete this application form (PDF in a new window).

Great North Run

Every year in September we have a team of 40-50 runners raising money for Kepplewray in this half-marathon in Newcastle.
Look at our Great North Run page for details of how to take part in the 2008 run.

Praying

Kepplewray is a Christian charity. Look at our prayer page for weekly updates and our quarterly prayer diary.

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