Here’s what you’ll find in each category:

ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT. Discover over 30 outdoor and indoor activities.

CAREERS AND VOLUNTEERS. Work or volunteering opportunities.

FEATURED. A shortcut to stories that appear in the slider at the top of our website.

FUNDRAISING. Stories and opportunities relating to our Calvert Trust brand.

GREAT OUTDOORS. How being outside is brilliant for you and yours.

IDEAS. Things to do, buy or try.

NEWS. Current information about our world, from around the world.

SPECIALS: Targeted campaigns, seasonal specials, late availability and offers.

STORIES. Visitor stories plus press and media.

WHAT’S ON (top menu). Online diary of all events both inside and outside our organisation.

WHAT’S ON – HIGHLIGHTS. Events of note coming up soon.

It’s always great to hear from you so please call 869679689698 or email asfjas@lknhkl.dsd if we can help you.

It's what you CAN do that counts

Imagine having a disability and living every day of your life being told “you can’t do this” or “you’re not able to do that”. Then one day you discover a place where everyone says “it’s what you CAN do that counts” and “I’ll help you to do that” …you’ve just arrived at Calvert Trust Kielder.

Making a difference

We believe that disabled children and adults ought to have the opportunity to take part in adventure activity just like everyone else.  Each year we help to transform the lives of over 6,000 people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities together with their families, friends and carers.

Why we need your support

It costs £1.7million annually to run our centre.
We want our service to be available and affordable for all our visitors and with your help, we can ensure the most financially vulnerable and disadvantaged people will receive extra support to meet the cost of a life-changing visit to our centre on the shores of Kielder Water.

What your money can buy

£50 buys two climbing harnesses for use on our climbing wall and high ropes course
£100 buys three life jackets to keep our guests safe on the water
£250 buys four sets of waterproofs for guests to use during their stay
£500 buys a short break for three disabled children
£750 buys a new canoe so guests can explore Kielder Water
£1,000 buys a mobile hoist so guests can transfer from their wheelchair to the activities

How you can help

• Make a donation online via our Just Giving Page.
• Set up a standing order and make a regular donation
• Take on a sponsored challenge or get involved in our fundraising events including Great North Run, Virgin Money London Marathon and Superhero Triathlon
• Get your company, school or community group involved
• Donate raffle prizes, professional services and equipment
• Remember us with a gift in your will
• Spread the word: share this page with your friends


To make a donation or for further information about how you can help, please contact our Fundraising Team or call  +44 (0)1434 250232.


“Calvert Trust Kielder has made a tremendous difference to me and my family, both emotionally and physically.  I can go on holiday and try new things with people who are a similar age to me.  My favourite activities are water sports because I can lose the chair and sail across Kielder Water with my friends and fellow guests, which gives me a real sense of achievement.”

Kevin Pardell, 43, Cerebral Palsy - Respite Care Guest

Our Calvert Chalets are amazing.

These specially designed, 4-star Scandinavian style chalets are super-spacious and offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

Our lower positioned chalets have one double and two twin bedrooms sleeping 6, whereas our hillside chalets have a double, one twin, and a third bedroom consisting of a single and a bunk bed suitable for children. All chalets have fully fitted kitchen, bathroom with level entry shower, and private balcony or decking area.

Calvert Chalets are fully equipped self-catering accommodation, however, our dining room is open for hearty breakfasts, lunches, evening meals and takeaway options.

Please note that there are also great outdoor activities that you can pay for separately should you wish. Ask on the day.

YOUR SPECIAL LATE AVAILABILITY OFFER

NUMBER AVAILABLE  CLOSED

SPECIAL OFFER 4 Night break from £345

DATES  Monday 30 April - Monday 28  May

DURATION  4 Nights (Monday to Friday night inclusive or Friday to Monday night inclusive ).

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN STAY?  Lower Chalets sleeps up to 6, Hillside Chalets sleep up to 7.

CAN DOGS COME?  Yes, but please check when booking.


HOW TO ENQUIRE OR BOOK

Please, call our Sales Team on +44(0)1434 250 232 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm or email enquiries@calvert-kielder.com leaving your name and telephone number and we will call you back as soon as we can.

Congratulations to everyone that participated in this year's Virgin Money London Marathon. It was a scorching hot day in London, causing lots of runners to suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration.

However, Mo Farah didn't let the heat get the best of him and he was able to beat the current British record. Mo completing the run in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 21 seconds.

#TeamCalvert did amazing on the day with ten runners completing the course. Our fastest runner was Paul Schofield who completed the course in 3 hours, 12 mins and 25 seconds. Peter Straker, a trustee for Calvert Trust Kielder completed the course in his wheelchair in 7 hours, 7 minutes and 17 seconds.

So far the #TeamCalvert runners have raised over £14,000 with money still expected to come in.


If you have been inspired by this year's Virgin Money London Marathon then join #TeamCalvert in the 2018 Great North Run or the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.

To become part of the team please download the below application forms and return them to our Fundraising Team.

Great North Run Booking Form
Virgin Money London Marathon Booking Form

We would like to wish all our Virgin Money London Marathon runners Good Luck for their race on Sunday 22 April 2018.

Each runner has put in months of training and fundraising to help support disabled adults and children at Calvert Trust Kielder.

We wish them all the best of luck and will be there to cheer them on at Mile 19.

If you have been inspired by this year's Virgin Money London Marathon then join #TeamCalvert in the 2018 Great North Run or the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.

To become part of the team please download the below application forms and return them to our Fundraising Team.

Great North Run Booking Form
Virgin Money London Marathon Booking Form

Further to our blogs about Love Running - Hate Training Part 1 and 2, we thought we would share with you why running is good not just for you but for us too.

During the course of a year, there are many different attitudes to exercise. In spring there is a determination to get summer ready, whilst winter is full of excess and New Year promises. Yet going for a run is made for all weather and all budgets.

Pounding the pavement or running on a treadmill is great exercise, that not only gets your heart pumping but the constant rhythm and pace creates an environment perfect for clearing your headspace.


The hardest part of running is making the decision to start. Motivation is key to every run and can be anything from getting summer ready, your health, fitting into 'that' dress or improving your mental health.

Yet when the weather turns or life throws a bump in the road, motivation can soon disappear. However, if you have signed up for a race then no matter what happens you have an aim and goal to get you through.

 But why is running good for us, as well as you?

Every year individuals push themselves beyond their limits and by doing so help Calvert Trust Kielder continue to prove there are No Limits. By joining a race as part of #TeamCalvert you are encouraging others to test their own boundaries.

By being a part of the Great North Run and fundraising during your training you are not only improving your life but helping disabled adults and children realise it's what you CAN do that counts.


The money you raise could;

£100 -  buy helmets and harnesses to be used on activities.
£300 -  subsidize three, 3-night activity breaks.
£500 -  subsidize a 2-night break for 7 children from a special school.
£1,000 - help buy an electric profiling bed.


So why not use #TeamCalvert as your motivation and become part of our Team. Start with the Great North Run this September 2018? Download, complete and return our Application form now or to find out more contact our Fundraising Team on +44 (0)1434 250232.

Is your first reaction in the morning to reach for a coffee before starting your day? This may not be waking you up the way you desired. Find out when best to consume caffeine for maximum impact.

Tim's Place is a Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque, USA run and owned by Tim Harris.  Tim is a gold medal Paralympian and has run his own restaurant since 2010. Listed on the menu is breakfast, lunch and hugs.

Watch this amazing video to learn all about Tim.

Want to go back to basics with a forest holiday and hide away from techno-life? This video shows you how to make an easy shelter, bed and fire in only six minutes. Or you could stay with us and save your self the hard work but still reap all the rewards.


Think a break in the Forest looks good but not sure you want all the hard work, then why not come and stay with us, we have 14 chalets in three different styles including our amazing SkyDen treehouse. To book a stay please contact our Sales Team on +44 (0)1434 250232.

The Pirelli International Rally is back in Kielder on Saturday 28 April 2018. Normally a two-day course, 2018 see's the rally become a one day, 85 stage mile rally with all servicing happening in Kielder before a ceremonial finish in Brampton.

The last two years have seen Fredrick Ahiln win. In 2017 Fredrick won the course with Torstein Eriksen in a Skoda Fabia R5.

The Pirelli International Rally has a strong connection to Carlise and the local area, with the first rally originating as an all counties get together. Soon the race grew and became more popular and in 1977 was sponsored by Pirelli.

Kielder is super excited to welcome the rally once again and invites you to come and watch. But please remain safe during the race day and stick to the spectator areas as rally cars can be unpredictable. To find out how to watch a rally safely click here.

Don't want to miss out on all the activity then stay close by in one of our Chalets.  To check availability and to book please contact our Sales Team on +44 (0)1434 250232

Technological giants, Apple have requested new emojis to represent the disabled community. 

Apple announced to the press that they are “requesting the additional of emoji to better represent individuals with disabilities. Currently, emoji provide a wide range of options, but may not represent the experiences of those with disabilities.”

Apple has requested thirteen new emojis, but state that these are not meant to represent all disabilities but are to be used as a starting point to further disability inclusiveness.

The proposal includes requests for male and female characters in wheelchairs, a prosthetic arm and leg, a guide dog and an ear with a hearing aid.

Whilst there are only thirteen requested emojis, it will enable smartphone users to see beyond the normal stereotypes of disabilities. One requested emoji is a man with a white cane, this will encourage users to understand more about different cane uses rather than the normal stereotype of someone wearing sunglasses.

As a beginning, we are excited to see where these emojis will lead.

Our Bradbury Chalet is amazing.

Our stylish Bradbury Chalet master bedroom suite has a king size bed, en-suite shower and steam room and features an integral Freesat TV to enjoy your favourite programmes while soaking in the spa bath.

The second bedroom has twin beds, which can be linked to form a double bed. The open plan living and kitchen area have bi-fold patio doors opening onto a private terrace with outdoor seating and outdoor hot tub. Fully equipped with state of the art appliances, automated blinds and music system,

The Bradbury is perfect for a family break, a group of friends or a romantic get-away.

YOUR SPECIAL LATE AVAILABILITY OFFER

NUMBER AVAILABLE  CLOSED

DATES  Monday 30 April 2018 to Friday 4 May2018

DURATION  4 Nights (Monday to Thursday night inclusive).

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN STAY?  Up to 4 People.

CAN DOGS COME?  No, Not here, but why not ask about our Pet-Friendly Chalets.

HOW TO ENQUIRE OR BOOK

Please, call our Sales Team on +44(0)1434 250 232 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm or email enquiries@calvert-kielder.com leaving your name and telephone number and we will call you back as soon as we can.

During the winter months, the Kielder ospreys have been enjoying the warmer climates in Africa. Recently the Ospreys' trackers had dictated a flight pattern suggesting they were heading back to Kielder ready for Spring and Summer.

On Wednesday 4 April, the live feed nest cameras, at Kielder Castle showed White EB the first of the birds to return this year, happily perched on one of the nests.  Even though the weather in Kielder is set to be full of rain and high winds this week, it is expected that the other Kielder ospreys will return in the next few days.

If you would like to find out more about the ospreys and see them in their natural habitat book on to an Osprey and wildlife motorboat cruise or head to Kielder Castle to see the live feed.

UPDATE

Further to the first arrival on White EB at the start of April, during the course of the week, more ospreys returned to their nests and got reacquainted with Kielder Forest.  The Kielder Osprey blog has been keeping a full track on all the ospreys and which nests they have been visiting, to find out more you can visit their blog here.

Eden Learning Spaces has donated a selection of indoor and outdoor bean bags to Calvert Trust Kielder. The bags will be used in different parts of the centre including our sensory room, TV Lounge and for outside areas during group visits and bushcraft activities.


We are so delighted to have such an array of bright and comfortable bean bags to help our guests relax and have fun during their stay.


If you would like to find out how you can support Calvert Trust Kielder then please contact our Fundraising Team on +44 (0)1434 250232.


Eden Learning Spaces is a long-time supplier of bean bags and soft furnishings to schools and nursery environments in the UK. With a fresh approach to educational furniture design and manufacture, Eden creates specialised, custom-designed products to inspire learning in the modern classroom, library or even for parents to use at home.

DATES  Saturday 18 August 2018

HOW TO ENQUIRE OR BOOK  For further details please contact our Fundraising Team on +44(0)1434 250 232 or to enter please complete and return our booking form.