Eight years ago, Outdoors For You began with a simple idea: to do something meaningful that could help the community while also sharing the enjoyment and benefits of being active and spending time outdoors.

At the beginning, it was only an idea. There were many discussions, questions, doubts and uncertainties. Like many new ideas, there were moments when we did not know exactly where the journey would take us. But we kept going, believing that if you care about something, believe in it and continue working to help others, something positive can grow.

Looking back now from it is amazing to see how that idea has developed into Outdoors For You and how many people have become part of the journey.

From the very beginning, the support of the people around us was incredibly important. I would especially like to recognise Maria Nygren, who believed in the idea and stood behind it from the early stages. Her support, encouragement and help throughout every step of the journey, from the beginning until today, has been remarkable and deeply appreciated.

Outdoors For You would also not be where it is today without every individual who has supported us along the way. Our trustees, volunteers, staff, participants, supporters, partner organisations and members of the wider community have all played an important part in helping us grow and develop.

Over the past eight years, Outdoors For You has become much more than an idea. It has become a community where people can connect, become active, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, build confidence, make friendships, learn new skills and enjoy new experiences together.

Through walking, hiking, cycling, camping, sports, environmental activities, information sessions and many other opportunities, we have worked to create welcoming spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together and feel included.

We are proud of what we have achieved over these eight years, but we also know that the journey continues.

There is still more we want to do, more people we want to reach and more opportunities we want to create. We want to continue learning, improving and finding new ways to support our communities.

Razgar Hassan

Outdoors For You Founder