About

Running Deer School is part of Running Deer C.I.C a Devon based not-for-profit social enterprise set up to support local people including those at risk of exclusion.

Running Deer C.I.C was established in 2011 to provide access to learning outside the classroom, training, volunteering, life skills opportunities and work experience in traditional and rural skills, bushcraft and survival skills, equine therapy, conservation and related activities.

Running Deer School was registered as an independent school based in 2016 and is based predominantly outdoors in 16 acres of woodland, Butterdon Wood.

We also run an Interventions and Family Service and more information can be found on the Interventions and Family Services website.

Running Deer C.I.C offers opportunities with a difference! It is recognised that everyone benefits from having access to nature and physical activity. MIND’s Ecotherapy report 2007 revealed that a greener, more active lifestyle aids positive changes to our mental health. This is where our focus lies.

Running Deer C.I.C’s community projects are core to our aims and objectives. We have delivered may successful projects supporting people at risk of exclusion including rural skills education, horticultural projects and school initiatives.​​​ To find out more about Running Deer visit our website www.runningdeer.org.uk