New Partnership Announcement

YourNorth Veteran Support CIC will use structured time in nature to strengthen wellbeing, increase autonomy and build meaningful peer connection.

Delivered in woodland and mountain settings, every retreat is built around purposeful time
outdoors. 

• Walking routes are shaped around the physical and emotional needs of each cohort.
• Bushcraft sessions at the Lodge offer whittling, spoon carving, brush making, fire lighting and axe throwing, aiming to encourage focus, creativity and a quiet sense of capability.
• Water based activity forms part of the established programme, with time on the water supporting focus, teamwork and a sense of calm.
• Yoga and guided mindfulness sessions can also be included to support nervous system regulation
  and overall wellbeing. 

Participants leave with practical tools, renewed connection and a stronger foundation for navigating
the pressures of everyday life. 

Emma Woods-Bolger, CEO of the Blue Light Card Foundation, said:  

“Our work with YourNorth reflects a growing body of evidence supporting the role of nature-based approaches in improving mental health and wellbeing.  

Structured time in natural environments is increasingly recognised as an effective way to reduce stress, support emotional regulation and strengthen resilience. These types of interventions create space for reflection, restore a sense of calm and help individuals reconnect with themselves and others.  

The YourNorth programme brings this into practice through purposeful outdoor activity, combining challenge, peer connection and reflective time. Alongside the other initiatives we support, it reinforces the value of nature-based approaches as part of a broader, evidence-informed approach to wellbeing across the communities we serve.”