CHARITIES in Bradford, committed to helping get young people outdoors, are being invited to apply for a grant towards employing an Outdoor Learning Officer.

The grant will be awarded by The Ernest Cook Trust.

It is worth up to £15,000 per year, for up to three years, and is to be used towards funding the salary of an Outdoor Learning Officer, who will help promote the benefits of getting outdoors to young people and their communities.

Suzie Paton, The Ernest Cook Trust’s Head of Grants, said: “We know that inspirational educators are key to helping young people form lasting connections with the natural environment.

“This is why we prioritise charities and organisations whose approach is to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors and engage with nature.

"Outdoor Learning Officers educate communities about land, food production and biodiversity, and their work enables society to have a healthy respect for the local environment and drive sustainable behaviour.”

Applications are open to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Projects focusing on supporting people with disadvantages for social, physical, economic or community reasons are prioritised.

For more information visit https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/everything-outdoors/outdoor-learning-officer-grant/.

The deadline for expressions of interest in the grant is January 27.