We aim to reach young people (aged 17-25) who could benefit the most, by working with a range of referral partners and like-minded organisations. This includes local authorities and statutory agencies, supported housing providers and a range of third sector and community partners.
We are committed to strengthening relationships across the region and contributing to a network of support for young people that extends beyond Pendragon Project.
INFORMATION FOR ORGANISATIONS & PROFESSIONALS
We work in partnership with young people. We do not accept referrals for our programmes that are completed without consent and input from the young person. To join one of our programmes, a young person must:
Be aged 17-25 and live in Sussex (West Sussex, East Sussex or Brighton and Hove);
Have a support worker or social worker; or
Be a member of a youth organisation or engaged with a support service
Have an open mind and be willing to embark on a new adventure!
HOW WE WORK
Applications are now open for young people to join our new Adventures in Nature development pathway!
What is Adventures in Nature?
A free 12-month programme focused on adventure, connection and personal growth - built around three key principles:
Opportunity through Adventure: build confidence, teamwork and skills through outdoor challenges
Nurtured by Nature: take part in mindful, creative and wellbeing-focused experiences in nature
Agency through Action: your journey, your goals. We work with each young person to support their personal development and next steps
Each month, the cohort will come together for a different outdoor activity from adventure days and creative nature-based workshops, to a multi-day expedition across the South Downs.
You can share this YouTube video with any young people who might be interested in the programme.
Who is it for?
The programme is for young people aged 17-25 who:
Live in West Sussex, East Sussex or Brighton and Hove
Want to get outdoors, try something new and challenge themselves
Are currently linked with a social worker, support service or trusted adult professional
How do they apply?
Our application process is youth-led. This means the application must be completed by the young person themselves, including a short written statement, voice note or video explaining why they would like to join the programme.
The application must have a supporting referral from a professional who knows and works with the young person. The application form should be completed together and submitted online:
APPLY HERE TO JOIN ADVENTURES IN NATURE
The form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
To help you prepare, you can download a PDF version of the questions here.
Please note: we cannot accept emailed or paper versions of the form, all applications must be submitted through the online form.
ADVENTURES IN NATURE
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Pendragon Project is a teambuilding and youth development social enterprise based in Sussex. We believe that outdoor adventure and learning in nature can be a powerful force for creating positive change in young people’s lives.
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We support 17–25 year-olds in Sussex who are going through a tough time or big life changes. To join the programme, you need to be aged 17–25 and already linked with a support service. This could be a social worker, support worker or attending a support group/service.
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The programme is for young people who are dealing with one or more things that can make life harder. This might include being in care, seeking asylum, caring for someone, facing housing issues, being at risk, or living with mental health challenges or support needs.
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We’re a small team, so we work closely with trusted organisations and support staff to help us reach young people who’ll get the most from our programmes. This helps us build safe, supportive relationships from the start with you, them, and us.
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Some activities take place in wild spaces, and because we’re a small team, we cannot provide 121 staff support for individuals and might not always be able to support wheelchair users or people with complex health needs. But we’ll always do our best to make things work, so if you’re interested, talk to us or ask your support worker to get in touch.
If you or your organisation works with 17-25 year-olds in Sussex and you’d like to register your interest in our programmes, see below for links on how to connect with us:
Click here to apply for the Adventures in Nature youth development pathway
Click here to express interest in organising our free team building activity The Hunt
If you’d like to schedule a call with a member of the Pendragon Project team to find out more and explore opportunities to collaborate, please email youth@pendragonproject.org
CONNECT WITH US
July 2025: the Youth Portal is currently being updated. Some links and buttons may be temporarily disabled.
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July 2025: the Youth Portal is currently being updated. Some links and buttons may be temporarily disabled. •
IMPACT
Click here to learn more about who we work with, our approach and how we create meaningful change in the lives of young people.
ABOUT
Click here to find out more about our story so far and how our social enterprise model supports our youth mission.
PROGRAMMES
Click here to view our current and past projects and programmes that we have delivered in partnership with young people.
If you’d like to return to Pendragon Project’s TEAM BUILDING site, click here