About Us

About Us

Stomping Grounds North East are a charity who work to connect communities to the outdoors. We are a Forest School Association recognised provider, delivering in Northumberland, Gateshead, Durham and Newcastle. We’re proud of our strong reputation for supporting those with least access to find their place in the world through outdoor adventure.

Our Story

Find out about how Stomping Grounds grew from a small seed.

Mission and Values

We are a values driven organisation with inclusivity at its heart.

Impact

We report twice a year on the impact of our work including information on equity, diversity and inclusion, with in depth case studies.

Meet the Team

We are a diverse and experienced team, many with lived experience of some of the barriers that people face in accessing the outdoors.

Join Our Team

We are evolving as a charity and often need new people to support our growth.

Our Funded Projects

We are proud to work with regional and national funders to deliver a range of projects across the North East.

Welcome to Stomping Grounds Forest School

An intro to Forest School at Stomping Grounds.

“When I’m here I feel so calm. I feel like I’m in paradise. It just feels like home. I don’t get told off here. I don’t get things wrong here.”

Young participant