Established in 1999, The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. The Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.

Each year the Out There committee submits two nominations to The Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Award Scheme of young people in the club who we feel have made a significant contribution, either towards the club or to helping other club members, or because they have demonstrated commitment and improvement in their own climbing skills or in any of the other activities we run. The nominees have a say how the grant money received by Out There is to be spent for that year. In the past the grants have been used to subsidise club trips or to purchase new equipment needed to replace worn or damaged equipment, for example, new climbing harnesses, ropes and helmets.

To find out more about The Jack Petchey Foundation visit their website www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk.