Inclusion Through Adventure Days
About the programme
Our Inclusion Through Adventure Days are designed to give disabled adults the opportunity to experience exciting outdoor activities in a supportive, inclusive and accessible environment. These events are all about building confidence, encouraging connection and creating opportunities for people to try something new at their own pace. Activities are delivered by experienced instructors, with participants encouraged to take part in as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. No prior experience is needed.
Upcoming events
Inclusion Through Adventure Day for Families – Nottingham
Join the Richard Whitehead Foundation for our Inclusion Through Adventure Day for disabled children and young people aged 7+ and their families, taking place at Portland College, Nottingham.
Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Time: 9:30am–4pm
Location: Portland College, Nottingham
Who: Disabled children and young people aged 7+ and their families
Cost: £5 non-refundable booking fee per person
Food: Breakfast and lunch provided
There will be a range of activities to enjoy, including zip lining, bouldering and climbing, archery, a fire pit, arts and crafts, a woodland trail featuring a sensory garden and accessible swing, and donkey interactions.
You can choose to take part in as many or as few activities as you feel comfortable with. Find out more about what to expect and the activities below.
A huge thank you to Boots Charitable Trust and Nissan UK for funding the event and making the day possible.
How to book
Please note that completing a consent form does not confirm your place. There are two stages to booking:
1. Complete and return your consent forms
Download and complete a separate consent form for every person attending, including disabled children and young people, family members and carers.
Email your completed consent forms to info@whitehead.foundation.
2. Complete your Eventbrite booking
Once we’ve reviewed your forms, we’ll email you an Eventbrite link to complete your booking.
You’ll need to register everyone attending and pay the £5 non-refundable booking fee per person.
Your places are only confirmed once your Eventbrite booking has been completed.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend booking early.
Bookings close at 12pm on Friday 16 October 2026, or earlier if all places are filled.
The consent form will appear in your downloads folder. Please email your completed consent forms to info@whitehead.foundation to start the booking process.
Find out more
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he event is designed for disabled children and young people aged 7+, including wheelchair users, who can follow instructor guidance and safely participate in activities with appropriate support.
Immediate family members, including parents/parental adults and siblings, are welcome to attend and take part too.
Older young adults who are usually accompanied by a carer are also welcome to attend with their carer.
Family members and carers can take part in activities, but we ask that children and young people are prioritised where appropriate, particularly when there are waiting times..
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Please arrive at 9:30am for registration and a health and safety briefing. Breakfast will be available on arrival, with activities running from 10:15am to 3:30pm. The day will finish at 4pm.
A picnic-style lunch will also be provided. Further details will be included in the participant information sent to registered families ahead of the event.
The event will take place mostly outdoors, with an indoor arts and crafts space also available. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. Activities will still go ahead if it rains.
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We want everyone attending to feel supported and able to enjoy the day in a way that works for them.
Please provide as much information as possible on your consent forms about individual needs and any support required. This will help our team and instructors understand how best to support participants on the day.
Some activities require participants to wear a helmet and harness, which will be provided and fitted by trained instructors.
Accessible facilities are available at the venue, along with indoor quiet spaces for anyone who needs time away from the activities.
Past events
PaddleAbility Event
What a fantastic afternoon of paddlesports!
On 25 July 2026, we joined Phoenix Paddlesport, in partnership with Nissan, for our PaddleAbility event, welcoming 30 disabled people and their families for an inclusive afternoon on the water.
Participants had the opportunity to try canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding, supported by experienced coaches and instructors. From trying a new activity for the first time to building confidence on the water, it was brilliant to see everyone getting involved, having fun and supporting one another.
Amersham pilot event – Woodrow High House
In May 2026, we delivered our first Inclusion Through Adventure Day at Woodrow High House in Amersham, sponsored by Nissan.
The event welcomed disabled adults from across the community for a full day of accessible outdoor adventure activities, including archery, high ropes and mountain biking, alongside opportunities to connect with others in a fun and supportive setting.
The day was a fantastic success and marked the beginning of a growing programme focused on making adventure more inclusive and accessible for all.
