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Are you interested in attending one of our events but aren’t sure if you’re eligible, or how to register, or what equipment you’ll need?
Don’t worry, you’re unlikely to be alone, and our philosophy is that the silliest question is often the one that isn’t asked. We’ve pulled together a list of commonly asked questions below that should help answer your query. If you’re still not sure, then drop us a note at contact@blackdogoutdoors.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
Our events are aimed specifically at adults who are affected by poor mental health.
Generally, no. However, there may be certain exceptions where we will allow under 18’s to attend, as long as they are supervised by their parent or legal guardian.
Absolutely not. Many people are affected by poor mental health without seeking diagnosis by a medical practitioner, hence there is no requirement to have a formal diagnosis to attend an event.
Our events are aimed towards novices and are always planned to be enjoyable, rather than an epic challenge. We’ll need to know about any pre-existing conditions or injuries that you may have but, aside from that, there are no minimum fitness or experience requirements.
Our events are always led by qualified outdoor professionals, so you’re in safe hands!
Nope! There’s no expectation for you to talk however, should you wish to, we always have mental health first aid trained support staff on our events that can listen and help signpost.
No. Blackdog Outdoors are insured to deliver the events. If you want to get out more after the event, then it’s worth looking at insurance from the governing bodies, such as the BMC and British Canoeing.
Nothing. Nil. Zilch. Nada. That’s correct, our events are free to attend, with the exception of our skills training courses that are subject to cost.
Our events are funded through donations and grants. If you’d like to make a donation, to sustain our work, you can do so by clicking the button below:
No. You’ll have to make your own way to the start of the event and, if staying over, arrange for your own accommodation. We’re happy to help you plan this if you need assistance or advice.
There is no limit set on the number of events you can attend however, if you’ve already booked onto an event, we would ask you to be mindful of the needs of others before booking onto further events.
The event leader will send you a list of equipment in advance of the event. This will usually comprise of personal clothing, such as waterproofs and warm layers. Blackdog Outdoors will provide any equipment such as kayaks, buoyancy aids, climbing ropes and harness, etc.
To ensure we are compliant with GDPR, and to minimise our own admin time, we have different booking systems for the various activities. These will be stated on our event calendar and social media posts, but can be summarise as:
No. Our aim is to maximise attendance at our events; hence we do not run 1:1 sessions. You can, however, contact us to arrange a private session with our qualified leaders and instructors, which will be subject to cost. The services we offer are:
Yes. We deliver closed events for businesses and organisations under our Professional Services capability. These events are subject to cost, which will be determined by the event type, and number of participants.
