AALA Licence

In the name of APS Creative Adventures our Adventure Activity Licence covers us to take families, young people, schools and community groups outdoors for adventure activities.

Our full licence can be viewed here.

The following information is taken directly from the HSE website - to view directly please follow https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/pu...

When is an Adventure Activities licence Required?

The Activity Centres (Young Persons’ Safety) Act 1995 and the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004 make it a legal requirement for providers of certain adventure activities for young people to undergo an inspection of their safety management systems and hold a licence.

A licence is required by anyone providing facilities for adventure activities to young people under the age of 18 in return for payment. Facilities for adventure activities means facilities that consist of some element of instruction or leadership, other than instruction given solely in connection with the supply of equipment e.g. for the purposes of equipment hire.

Local Authorities providing adventure activities to educational establishments are required to hold a licence regardless of whether payment takes place or not.

“I believe it is important that everyone as early as possible should have the opportunity to explore adventurous activities.

Not only is this part of the Education Curriculum, but it also covers many key & life skills, improving self confidence and therefore benefiting anyone.”

Andy Sutcliffe