Venture Trust – Forth Valley

Service provision

They  support people struggling with involvement in Scotland’s criminal justice system, long term unemployment and mental health and wellbeing.

Working with people to gain the life skills, stability and confidence needed to reach their potential. Through person-centred support in communities and experiential learning in the outdoors they challenge individuals to reflect on beliefs, attitudes and behaviours so they can unlock skills and learn new, more positive, ways of approaching situations.

Groups and support include :

• Inspiring Young Futures is designed for young people aged 16-25, struggling with a range of challenging circumstances
• Living Wild Supports individuals on Community Payback (and other criminal justice orders*) who want to make positive and sustained changes that can lead to a move away from offending open to anyone aged 16-40
• Next Steps is for women whose backgrounds have led to their involvement in offending and the criminal justice system, or to experience homelessness or problem substance or alcohol use which may impact on their wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances open to woman aged 16 +
• Positive Futures is specifically for ex-Service men and women 16-64; individuals who may have a wealth of experience and skills, but who are finding it difficult to transition fully into civilian life or are struggling with maintaining a civilian focussed identity.

Their  encrypted referral form is also easily accessed here: https://www.venturetrust.org.uk/type-of-referral/.

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