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COBWEB is an educational charity that uses adventurous activities and the environment to support the development of young people. With SMART technology and a focus on bringing the environment into their work, COBWEB aims to add value and create partnerships with other organizations. Join the growing COBWEB community and contribute to their mission of connecting young people with adventure and the natural environment.
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COBWEBExisting work and future plansJames HodgesSenior InstructorY Plas, Machynlleth20th May 2014
Where, what, how…? • Formed in 1941 in Aberdovey • Leading educational charity working with 9 – 24 year olds • Use adventurous activities and the environment to support the development of young people • Approx 8,500 young people visit Aberdovey centre each year (majority coming from inner city locations) • Six operating locations in the UK
Why COBWEB…? • SMART Technology • Bringing the environment into the work we do • Adds value • Opportunity to partner with other organisations
Next steps… • Provide feedback to COBWEB to assist in mobile app development • Provide data to assist in the data management and data quality components of COBWEB • Develop our own understanding of our local, natural environment • Build up local knowledge and monitor our own impacts on the environment • Contribute to the growing COBWEB community