Outdoor learning officer grants invite

Charities and not-for profit organisations in Monklands committed to helping get youngsters outdoors are being invited to apply for a grant towards employing an outdoor learning officer.

There are 10 grants available to groups across the UK in this latest round of funding given by educational charity The Ernest Cook Trust.

Each grant is worth £15,000 per year, for three years, and can be used towards funding the salary of an outdoor learning officer, who will help promote the benefits of getting outdoors to young people and their communities.

Suzie Paton, The Ernest Cook Trust’s head of grants, said:“we know that inspirational educators are key to helping young people form lasting connections with the natural environment.

“This is why we prioritise charities and organisations whose approach is to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors and engage with nature.

“The outdoor learning officers will educate communities about land, food production and biodiversity, their work will enable society to have a healthy respect for their local environment and drive sustainable behaviour.”

Applications are open now and for more information on the process involved, visit https://ernestcooktrust. org.uk/what-we-do/everythingoutdoors/ outdoor-learning-officer-grant/