The Bendrigg Trust is a residential activity centre located in beautiful countryside between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. It is one of the few centres in the UK running holidays and courses specifically for people with special needs. Set in 15 acres of grounds, Bendrigg Lodge has been extensively refurbished to extend the facilities available for people with more severe disabilities. Groups and individuals come to the Centre for a week or weekend, from schools and colleges for children with special needs, homes, clubs, hospitals, community groups and disability organisations. People of all ages and abilities can take part in activities they have never contemplated before. Programmes are 'tailor-made' for each group and a wide variety of activities can be incorporated. These may include: climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving, sailing and orienteering. Bendrigg is open throughout the year and a team of qualified and experienced tutors are employed to deliver the activities. Bendrigg Trust is registered by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and has recently been awarded AHOEC Gold Standard Award, which is part of the “Learning outside the classroom” initiative.