Latest News
Whiteley Woods OAC has a great opportunity for the right person to support our amazing Centre. We are looking to recruit a resident caretaker to live in one of our cottages on site. The role is unpaid but you (with partner and family if appropriate) will not pay rent for the onsite three bedroom cottage,…
Come and join us for our outdoor skills training day on Saturday 24 February 2024. From beginners’ fire-lighting to advanced backwoods cooking, whittling, shelter building, having a go at archery and much more, this is a training day that caters for all Scout and Girlguiding leaders who want to facilitate fun in the outdoors! We…
We are recruiting a development worker to build our work with young people. For more information and details of how to apply, please see https://www.whiteleywoods.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-2/
Bookings are now open for our Whiteley Winter Weekend. The application form can be completed by clicking here. More information about the camp can be found in our frequently asked questions document here: Please contact us on wwoacwinterweekend@gmail.com if you have any questions about the event. We can’t wait to see you in March!
We’re really excited to announce our Whiteley Winter Weekend camp! Join us from 1st to 3rd March for a jam packed Winter Weekend full of fun, challenges and competitions. It’s a fully catered weekend so all you have to do is bring your tents! The event is open to Guides, Rangers, Scouts and Explorers. bookings…
Whiteley Woods Outdoor Activity Centre has been awarded a transformational Youth Investment Fund grant of £400,000 to renovate its youth service offer to young people across Sheffield and surrounding areas. It is very welcome news for young people who will benefit from the generous funding. The main project will be to convert a derelict Grade…
We have an exciting new role for the right person to plan and deliver our adventurous activities. Working alongside the resident manager, the successful candidate will build on our existing strong foundations and enhance our customer experience, working with the management team to develop our offer to increase residential occupancy and visitor numbers. Averaging 20…
We are now closed and will reopen on Monday 8 January. Thank you to our Manager Rob (and Joy) and all our wonderful volunteers for your many hours of support this year. We look forward to welcoming you in 2024.
Thank you for raising a staggering £41,000 towards our Futureproof the Roof fund. A full site survey and support from our building surveyor has meant that we now have enough funds to secure and preserve our roof. This is such a great achievement, thank you! But our work is not done just yet. We sill…
We are delighted that so many groups are taking part in our Steel Spirit Challenge as part of our fundraising effort. The challenge is packed full of activities to try out with your group and there is a fantastic badge as your reward. You can download the pack HERE and the badge order form is…