Out There
Over recent years, our communities have faced a false narrative of division and unrest. We believe in the power of our pupils to reshape their world.
The Challenge: Healing Divisions
Responding to our pupils’ desire to 'get out there,' we launched Out There in summer 2025, our award-winning flagship community action programme
What is Out There?
This Trust wide programme empowers pupils aged 5-18 to design and deliver their own community volunteering projects outside the classroom. Teams tackle real-world local issues, competing across six categories to rebuild communities:
Build Relationships
Be a Sustainability Superstar
Boost Community Wellbeing
Build an Inclusive Community
Make Your Community Safer
Innovate
Meet our 2025 Winners
Simply click on the categories to discover more about the winners and their community projects!
“We want to feel as though we have contributed to a better and safer community and that we have helped people.”
— Year 8 pupils, Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Real Impact
Out There proves young people can transform their surroundings. Previous projects have included:
Bridged Generations: One team, ‘Hearts Connected’ addressed loneliness by visiting care homes to "cheer them up and bring people of all ages together."
Supported Inclusivity: ‘Team Community’, from Outwood Academy Carlton, volunteered at an adventure day, ensuring children with limb differences could participate in activities.
Restored Pride: Other teams, such as ‘Nature Savers’ and ‘Sprout Cards’ tackled litter and lack of green space, making local parks cleaner and safer.