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Gowanbank Impact Report 2025-26

Gowanbank's 2025-26 Impact Report shows how its outdoor residentials, activity days and youth programmes in Scotland reached over 1,800 children and young people, with a focus on priority groups.

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Gowanbank is an outdoor centre run by Scripture Union Scotland, opened in 2018. Report page published on the organisation's website on 21 Aug 2026 (web_fetch dated header).

Key Metrics

Children and young people Over 1,800 children and young people were welcomed to Gowanbank in the last year.
School pupils 668 pupils from 25 schools visited for a residential or activity day between August 2025 and July 2026.
Bursary support 111 pupils received bursary support, thanks to the generosity of supporters.
Deprived area schools 48% of schools that visited were from the 20% most deprived areas of Scotland.
Pupil resilience 89% of pupils felt more resilient by the end of their residential, and 88% felt more confident to try new things.
Youth programmes 14 outdoor youthwork programmes were delivered, with over 200 young people taking part.
Teacher feedback 100% of teachers agreed the visit helped pupils build relationships, learn new skills and develop resilience and teamwork.

Key Outcomes

  • 96% of pupils said their visit helped them enjoy spending time in the outdoors.
  • 92% of youth leaders agreed their young people developed confidence and resilience from their visit.

Geography

Scotland

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