Forest Friends was established to provide opportunities for young people in the Clydesdale area of South Lanarkshire to gain access to their local greenspaces and offer them the chance to play and learn in a safe and inspirational environment. Forest Friends now deliver sessions to young people from age 2 to mid-20s, where they actively encourage them to learn about the local environment and to see, first hand, why it is important to protect it.

Forest Friends wanted to deliver a year-long programme of outdoor activities for a group of pupils at Carluke High School, which upon completion will see them gain a qualification in Forestry and Outdoor Learning at SCQF Level 4 (Nat4). To help them deliver this project, they requested a grant from Loaningdale School Company.

The Loaningdale School Company were pleased to provide the requested funds, as they believe in the importance of giving children opportunities to flourish and have amazing experiences.