“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in times of comfort, but where they stand in times of challenge”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Change through challenge is dedicated to promoting outdoor activity whilst supporting young people in reaching their full potential by engaging in personal challenge, both at home and abroad to ensure a healthier, more inclusive society.

An increasing number of people are at risk of social exclusion in today’s troubling times. The prevalence of truancy, underage drinking, self-injury and suicide testify as such. Society has a poor perception of those who fall into these groups and they often find themselves in such a place because these views reflect their own. Change through Challenge advances the life of people at risk of social exclusion, by providing financial support in undertaking challenging training, courses and expeditions. Not only does this help people develop important life skills, but build self-confidence and self-esteem, allowing fuller participation in society.

Change through Challenge believes that tackling problems before they escalate is key to a healthy society. A healthy quality of life can easily be maintained through simple preventative measures, education and training. That is why Change through Challenge is committed to providing Mental Health First Aid training to:

- preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others

- help prevent mental health problems developing into a more serious a state     

- promote the recovery of good mental health

- provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem