Make your donation go further!

Every penny counts as far as Camp&Trek is concerned so please act now to help us make the most of the Gift Aid Scheme.

Through the scheme - once you have agreed - we can claim back an extra 25 pence from Her Majesty's Customs & Excise for every £1 that you give. However, if you don't sign up to the Gift Aid Scheme the we cannot take advantage of the opportunity.

So if you are paying Income Tax/or Capital Gains Tax and are planning on supporting Camp&Trek then – simply by filling out the form on our "Donations" page and marking the Gift Aid declaration - we can claim the extra cash back from the Inland Revenue.

In addition, if a donor is a higher rate taxpayer, they too can benefit from tax relief as they can claim back the difference between the higher rate of tax at 40 per cent and the basic rate of tax at 20 per cent on the full value of the donation – a total of 20 per cent. So if £1 was donated, the gross donation would be £1.25, so the donor could claim 25 pence back.

Last year the money we were able to claim back allowed young people to join us who might not otherwise have been able to do so.

In fact if you spare a few pments filling out the form just once then we can continue to claim Gift Aid as long as you make a donation to Camp&Trek. The only time you would need to notify us is if you no longer pay an amount of Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax equal to the tax we reclaim – i.e. 25p for every £1 you give.

So if you want to support us - and make every penny count - then please make a donation now and fill out the Gift Aid form. Just click on the link below and help us to help young people make the most of their lives.

Donation Form

What, Where, Who and How

What do we do?

Activities - depending on weather and tides - can range from abseiling to archery, camping, climbing, fishing, gorge scrambling, hill walking, kayaking, night navigation, orienteering, rafting, sailing, mountain biking and coasteering.

Groups may also embark on a combination of camping, sailing and exploration expeditions involving everything from navigation to ecology and cultural heritage

In recent years, in order to make our courses more accessible to more young people, we have also introduced a range of other elements including arts and crafts, pottery, song, environmental issues and even yoga.

The courses themselves are run under the supervision of properly accredited and professional instructors with Camp&Trek maintaining an on-going oversight role.

Where do we do it?

We like nothing better than to introduce young people to the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye or the surrounding Scottish Highlands.

The settings for our courses serve to offer the young people involved a chance to test themselves, find new strengths and skills, but equally importantly to allow them …to simply enjoy the experience and meet new friends.

Who do we do it with?

We were established with the aim of working with a wide variety of young people, aged between 12 – 25 years. So far these have included those with learning disabilities, disadvantaged young people and young carers, who often miss out on so much while helping others.

Our residential courses usually run over five days and are offered at significantly discounted rates.

How can you do it?

It’s easy, just contact us….and have a chat! We have a large degree of flexibility as to the type of young people or groups with whom we are involved so, if you are interested, than why not email ops@campandtrek.org.uk or contact our Outdoor Activities Co-ordinator, Agnes on 01571-844262. We look forward to hearing from you!

did you know?

Raasay House - the setting for many Camp&Trek expeditions - was originally begun in 1746 to create a new clan seat for the chief of the MacLeods. Enjoying breathtaking views across to the Cuillin Hills, it overlooks a small harbour guarded by an historic gun battery built to repel Napoleon. Red deer graze the nearby hillsides and forests, while Golden and Sea eagles, buzzards and grey herons are among the sixty or so species that can be seen.