Call of the Wild Development Trust

04/06/2026

We’ve got some exciting news!

We’re so pleased to have been awarded funding from the as part of their 2026 Community Grants Programme!
We’re one of 76 organisations selected this year from over 500 applications.
This support (£6,000 over two years) will help us continue working with young people in our community and create more opportunities for them to thrive.

Thank you for believing in our work!

29/05/2026

We love this! 🥰

To all the young carers out there, we think you are absolutely wonderful!
That’s why we offer activity days for young carers to give them a break and connect with others who understand how it feels.

27/05/2026

The training company that founded our charity has launched a brand new podcast — definitely worth a listen! Check out the links below 👇

Through our Resilience Programme we remind every child your voice matters, your dreams are valid, and you are capable of more than you think.
Let’s inspire confidence, build resilience, and encourage the next generation to go after what they truly want!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Pride, Purpose and Place with BBC's Rhuanedd Richards.

What happens when you combine a deep sense of community, a passion for public service and the confidence to stay true to your values?

Join Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE as he walks through Cardiff's beautiful Bute Park with Rhuanedd Richards, Interim Director of Nations at the BBC.

From growing up in the Welsh valleys to helping shape broadcasting across the UK, Rhuanedd shares an inspiring story of leadership, resilience and believing in what matters.

Along the way they discuss:
✨ The power of community and belonging
✨ Finding your voice and building confidence
✨ Why kindness and authenticity are leadership superpowers
✨ Supporting future generations to dream bigger
✨ Celebrating Wales and everything it has to offer

Rhuanedd's message is simple but powerful:
"Dream big dreams. Don't limit your ambitions."

If you're passionate about leadership, Wales, personal growth or making a difference, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts -

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EyHTlbDSCYKM1wYZr8aDE?si=1796fadc03f345f4
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pride-purpose-and-place-with-rhuanedd-richards/id1814081088?i=1000769058162
Amazon music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bdec2610-9690-4254-ba0c-0035ed375f38/episodes/e1713f6c-2825-4f5a-8d7d-66ce63c7bd9f/walking-the-talk-pride-purpose-and-place-with-rhuanedd-richards

18/03/2026

What we plant in our Resilience Programme keeps growing long after we leave. 🌱

We recently received some fantastic feedback from a Year 6 teacher:

"It's been wonderful to see the resilience of the pupils develop and we have been able to continue learning and using this week to influence class work.

We had ESTYN in school the week after the programme and they were very impressed with our approach as a school linking real life experiences with class tasks. This was especially true for our Resilience programme"

Seeing things take root, branch out and grow is what its all about 🌱🌳

16/03/2026

"Jumping off the waterfall was challenging but I was glad I did it. I discovered I am good at climbing the rocks and swimming. Next time I have a challenge I will have a more positive attitude." — Resilience Programme Participant.

This is exactly why we do what we do. 💙

Through our Resilience Programme, we believe that the courage it takes to navigate a rushing river is the very same resilience needed to thrive in a new school and beyond.

By stepping out of their comfort zones and into a wetsuit, these children aren't just learning water safety; they are discovering an inner strength that will ripple through their lives long after they leave the water.

Confidence in the water = Confidence in life.

17/02/2026

Thanks to generous funding from Hodge Bank, children from Melin Primary School crushed our Resilience Programme last week. We had an absolute blast watching them build confidence, tackle challenges, and show us what they’re made of!

Check out some of the highlights below. 👇

05/02/2026

Lovely to be invited to the NPT Employability Trailblazer wellbeing information day today!
It was a great opportunity for our team to network with other organisations committed to getting people back into work by building skills and removing barriers.
Looking forward to future collaborations. Great meeting you all!"

04/02/2026

Reflecting on a great week at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This Resilience Programme was supported by The Mynydd Y Gwair Windfarm Local Community Fund!

We are grateful for every supporter that helps us reach those children who need this programme ⛰️

23/01/2026

'Now I will be more confident and stronger and I don't need to be shy or scared of anything!'
I felt proud and loved it, you are all so welcoming and kind!'

Feedback from Year 6 pupils at Sandfields Primary School who took part in our Resilience Programme this week.
They pushed through despite the weather gathering vital coping skills and building confidence. Proud to see them grow!

Thanks to The 1910 Trust for making this possible.

19/01/2026

“From now on I will always believe in myself. Thank you, I had a fantastic time and I would recommend this every day of the week!" ❤️
We spent an incredible week with the pupils at St Therese's Primary School, and feedback like this reminds us exactly why we do what we do. Witnessing these young people discover their own resilience and confidence is the best reward we could ask for!

This impact is made possible through grant award support from The Postcode Community Trust and players of The People's Postcode Lottery.

Together, we’re helping kids be the best they can be! 🌟