The Outdoor Partnership will work with clubs, schools, individuals, and specialists to increase opportunities for people in Plymouth to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, active participation, volunteering, training, and education.
Partnerships Officer (Outdoor Activity)
Location: Torbay
This opportunity has been created through an exciting new collaborative partnership between The Outdoor Partnership, Active Devon and Torbay Council (Torbay on the Move). Together, we are seeking an exceptional, dynamic individual who will be part of Active Devon’s local team, working in Torbay communities to unlock the ability of movement to change lives.
You can find out more by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4kjwcwfw
Closing date: 12pm – 22/9/2025
Partnerships Officer (Outdoor Activity)
Location: Torbay
This opportunity has been created through an exciting new collaborative partnership between The Outdoor Partnership, Active Devon and Torbay Council (Torbay on the Move). Together, we are seeking an exceptional, dynamic individual who will be part of Active Devon’s local team, working in Torbay communities to unlock the ability of movement to change lives.
You can find out more by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4kjwcwfw
Closing date: 12pm – 22/9/2025
We`d like to ask you to take a few minutes to help The Outdoor Partnership better understand how we are known in our community and beyond. Your feedback will help us improve our programmes, communication, and outreach.
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We`d like to ask you to take a few minutes to help The Outdoor Partnership better understand how we are known in our community and beyond. Your feedback will help us improve our programmes, communication, and outreach.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=klGYMwUntki6Vg7R-qwx3w_Y1jGs5uxIurXplHzQxetUNjAwWEtCQVY0S1VaSlhFNzY5RldDUjNaVC4u
walking in Devonport park, discovering the flora, fauna and what is and isn`t edible
@plymouthactiveleisure
walking in Devonport park, discovering the flora, fauna and what is and isn`t edible
@plymouthactiveleisure
Visiting the office
At the health and well-being fair. Run by livewellSW
Great foraging walk. Amazing what grows in a public park. Stopped and had dandelion coffee at routeways Devonport park
Great foraging walk. Amazing what grows in a public park. Stopped and had dandelion coffee at routeways Devonport park
I had the privilege of meeting the organisers and swimmers today from Healthscape sea swimming group, great bunch of people. Too cold for me though
I had the privilege of meeting the organisers and swimmers today from Healthscape sea swimming group, great bunch of people. Too cold for me though
Stuart Jones is our Plymouth Outdoor Activities Development Officer.
If you’d like to know more or are an outdoor activity club that would like to get involved, please contact Stuart on 07742 875302 or stuart.jones@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Or find out more Using Stuarts LinkTree :- https://tr.ee/2fVVPcaWUx
Using the Health and wellbeing core program
Stuart and the Outdoor Partnership facilitated a walking group every week, visiting the cities green spaces, incorporating mindfulness, observing nature, elements of forest bathing, foraging and birdwatching.
Over 70 of people taking part so far, 74% were female, 26 % male
Aimed towards Participants with either had long term pain, chronic health conditions, inactive or mental health problems.
If you have any interest in joining with these sessions please follow this link through Facebook or contact Stuart Jones using the LinkTree above.
https://www.facebook.com/joannaforager
This project brought together partners from across the city to create a group for the benefit for the residents of Plymouth.
The Outdoor Partnership would like to thank:-
- Incredible Edible UK (leads the walks)
- Four greens Community Trust, Devonport community builder (targets participants)
- Food is Fun CIC ( provides healthy eating expertise)
- Active Devon ( grant giver)
- National Trust/PCC green communities ( targets participants)
- Plymouth city council. Plymouth active (grant giver)
- Routeways charity. ( provides space for cooking)
- Livewell SW Health and social care ( targets participants)
Young people from the most economically deprived areas of Plymouth, taking part in water based activities over the summer holidays, linking into the local clubs to progress
During activity sessions the young people collected plastic waste using giant paddleboards which has been discarded into the water.
Engaging young people in understanding the impact of plastic usage on the ocean, encouraging the young people in becoming good ‘marine citizens’.
Fundamentally, seeking to support the young people in understanding the what the sea has to offer as their local environment, so that they might be able to harness the passion for water sport in a safe way in their future lives.
Over 70 young people between the ages of 8-18 took part in looking after their community, developing skills on the water and making friends.
Using the Club development aspect of the Partnership Stuart helped set up :-
MoonDogz
Mental Health Kayaking Support Group, providing a life jacket to help those suffering through mental health and enabling them to find healthy coping mechanisms.
Using Kayaking and nature to support adults mental health and wellbeing than being outdoors and physically active giving everybody a chance to relax, learn a new skill, meet like minded people, and perhaps open up
Supporting the group with advice, accreditation and training.
They have a private Facebook to protect those they are supporting but if you have any interest in accessing the support please contact Stuart Jones on the links above.
The new Special Olympics Plymouth & District (SOPD) sailing section, delivered in partnership with Horizon Sailing Charity, is now a thriving programme offering regular, structured sessions on the water. Athletes are building confidence, developing new skills and enjoying meaningful social connections, with many beginning to explore local competition opportunities and long‑term pathways within Special Olympics.
To support sustainable growth, a new team of volunteers has been recruited and trained with guidance from the Royal Yachting Association. They now work alongside local coaches to deliver year‑round inclusive sport.
The impact is already clear: former participants have re‑engaged, new members have joined after hearing about the sessions, and feedback shows improved wellbeing and growing confidence. Several athletes have achieved water‑safety and introductory skills certificates, with more now training for integrated sessions and future competitions. Initial funding has helped establish a strong foundation for continued development, keeping inclusive sailing accessible in Plymouth for years to come.
