Challenge Ahead merger
Following several meetings with the original team behind Challenge Ahead, an unregistered charity in South Devon, we are pleased to be able to continue their work as they become part of Adventure Therapy.
Challenge Ahead has been running for 10 years, providing social and activity groups for young people (8+ years) with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). The groups promote physical, cognitive and social skills that may have been affected through injury or as a result of prolonged time away from school and community life.
The opportunities that Challenge Ahead has provided align with Adventure Therapy so it is a natural fit from the outset. Opportunities to meet others in similar situations, learning ways of coping with a variety of challenges, trying new activities, making new friends and learning new skills in an adventurous but supported environment. These are key to the ethos of Challenge Ahead and Adventure Therapy. Penny Weekes from Challenge Ahead writes –
“We are so excited to be joining Adventure Therapy this summer and becoming part of this vibrant charity. We look forward to running our groups and developing our ideas and opportunities with Adventure Therapy, whilst also giving us the opportunity of extending our welcome to those living across Devon. As part of our commitment to those with Acquired Brain Injury we also run a monthly parent group, providing information and guidance to help parents and grandparents to understand and manage the difficulties their young person may be experiencing post injury”
