Rafting on Coniston Water




“Our pupils have had a memorable experience, they were successful at activities that they would not normally do.  Their confidence and self-esteem has been raised immensely.” – teacher.

We could not continue without the generosity of a large number of enthusiastic supporters.  Below you will find a number of ways in which you can become involved.
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We rely on donations from supporters to help carry out our pioneering work delivering inclusive outdoor activities and disability awareness training to all.  Each year we welcome nearly three thousand people as our guests.  Many of those that come include disabled people within their family or group.  We have been amazed at the way young people from special schools and non-disabled schools have mixed so well together sharing their skills and abilities. Christian principles underlie what we do.
You can donate to Kepplewray through justgiving using a debit or credit card.

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Alternatively, please send a cheque to 'The Kepplewray Trust'. If you are a UK taxpayer, please download this simple form (PDF document in new window), print it and send it to us. This enables us to reclaim tax through Gift Aid, thereby increasing your gift by almost 28%. If you have previously donated via gift aid to Kepplewray, you don't need to send the form again.
You can also give through Charities Aid Foundation

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We offer volunteering opportunities.  If you require accommodation we can usually provide this (free of charge) but this is always dependant on the groups using the Centre at the time.

  • Volunteers may work anything from half a day a week to a block period of a month or longer.   
  • Volunteers may choose to work at any time of the project’s day (morning, afternoon, evening, overnight).
  • Volunteers may work specifically in one area or across the whole project (Activity Services, Residential Services, Support Services and Training Services). 
  • Volunteers may be asked to disclose information for a Criminal Records Bureau check.
If you would like to volunteer at Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936, email us or complete this application form (Word document in a new window).
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We offer College and University student placements and School work experience.  These are usually of a week’s duration (Monday to Friday) but can be any length from a day to a month or more.   We have welcomed students from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Princes Trust, Millenium Volunteers, Universities, Theological Colleges, Furness College and individuals.
  • Students are usually given a programme, which covers morning, afternoon and evening.
  • We try to give all an experience of each area of work (Activity Services, Residential Services, Support Services and Training Services).
  • A typical week’s placement would usually involve a day or two on activities, two or three days working with the Residential Services team and perhaps a day on office duties.
If you would like to take this opportunity at Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936, email us or complete this application form (Word document in a new window).
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Why not bring your group to Kepplewray to help with a specific project over a weekend or a few days.  We will provide accommodation and food - you provide helping hands.  Groups who have taken up this opportunity include: Community Service, HMP Haverigg, Deutsche Bank, Princes Trust, St John's College Cambridge and individuals.
If you would like to bring a work party to Kepplewray, either phone us on 01229 716936 or email us.
k_bullet Great North Run
Every year in September we have a team of runners raising money for Kepplewray in this half-marathon in Newcastle. email us for details of how to take part.