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Many organisations working on inclusion in the outdoors are founded by a small group of people or a solo founder. But how do you navigate handing it on if the time comes to move on to other projects? In this article we talk to Bex Band and Fiona Orrell from women’s outdoor community Love Her Wild about how they navigated this transition.
Making impact measurement meaningful - Insights from Nadia Weigh
Join us as we delve into the world of impact monitoring, demystify some of the terminology, consider what you should be measuring, and explore some of the common methods you can use.
Advice for new organisations - from attendees of The Outdoor Connection
If you’ve just started a new organisation, or you’ve got an idea you’d love to grow - this article is for you! Steph Wetherell from Every Body Outdoors interviews attendees at The Outdoor Connection, sharing their insights and advice for new leaders.
Adapting through new partnerships – an interview with Become United
In the current funding climate, many organisations are finding it hard to access the funding they need to deliver their work. In this article we talk to Mohammed Towhasir from Greater Manchester based organisation, Become United, who provide support and empowerment to BAME communities. We discuss how partnerships and working with other organisations has helped them grow, access different funding and become more resilient.
The Importance of Visibility - Reflections from Clare Millington - Outdoors is For Everyone
Clare Millington and Pip Rowlands are a mum and daughter team showing that the outdoors can, and should, be accessible for learning disabled people. In this article Clare reflects on her experience attending The Outdoor Connection 2025 with Pip.
Local hikes and global regreening initiatives - An interview with NatureWithNafisa
Nafisa Gudal leads NatureWithNafisa, an organisation focusing on bringing a community of fellow Muslim women together through monthly hikes, bespoke retreats and nature-based healing spaces. What started as a solo venture in the UK is now an international organisation with a regreening initiative and contacts across East Africa, so what can Nafisa’s journey tell us about starting local but thinking global?
How to know when it’s time to close - an interview with Women’s Trad Fest
An interview with Hetty Kingston and Gilly McArthur from the Women’s Trad Fest about their decision to close after 8 years of running the climbing festival.
Taking a break as solo founder – an Interview with Queer Out Here
What are our options when things all seem a bit overwhelming and burnout is looming? In this article, we hear from Ailish Breen, founder of Queer Out Here. In Summer 2024 they made the decision to pause the work of Queer Out Here for several months, and we delve into their key learnings from this process.
Tips for Running Community Activities After Dark
The seasons are changing, the days are shorter and it’s getting darker earlier - but despite the challenges there are still plenty of adventures to be found. Ian Whiteside from Trek Therapy, joins us to share his tips and advice on adventuring after dark.
The Value of a Safe Space Policy - With Ellen Edenbrow from Inclusive North
Ellen Edenbrow from Inclusive North shares their experience on developing and embedding safe space approaches.
Black To The Trails is Back! Key Learnings From the Last Two Years
Black To The Trails, the world's most ethnically diverse trail running event, is back for the 3rd time in 2025!
We caught up with Sabrina, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Black Trail Runners to find out more about running Black To The Trails.
Book Recommendations From The ATE Community!
Whether you're looking for a book to dive into over the holidays or need a last minute gift here are 17 books that our community think you'll love!
Accessible Content Creation - An Introductory Guide
This guide has been developed as a starting point for accessible content creation By Ani Barber. If you are creating content and posting on social media we hope this guide will help take the first steps towards making your content accessible.
Many organisations working on inclusion in the outdoors are founded by a small group of people or a solo founder. But how do you navigate handing it on if the time comes to move on to other projects? In this article we talk to Bex Band and Fiona Orrell from women’s outdoor community Love Her Wild about how they navigated this transition.