Testimonials

“It was very comforting to know that the leap really did care about how things were going and would do everything in their power to help if ever there was a problem". Mrs Lyndon-Stanford

“Unlike some other gap organisations which do not live up to their claims, the leap delivers. It also maintains great communication with students and their parents". Mrs Alexander

"We felt and you proved that our son was in safe hands". Mrs Badenoch

From Mrs Cornick who runs Fill The Gap

“We were deeply impressed with The Leap and their dedication to the volunteers and the causes they support”.

“Rosie and Lara have had the most wonderful 10 weeks…they have been challenged physically and mentally. They have done a vast array of very different tasks and projects, all of which have been completely outside their previous experience and they have immersed themselves in Cambodian life. I know Rosie's outlook on life has broadened immensely and this experience I'm sure will have its impact when she takes future life decisions.”

We are extremely grateful for everything you did after our daughter’s incident. The midnight telephone call from a distressed child on the other side of the world is the one every parent dreads and it would have been much much worse if your project leaders had not been there to support her and provide much needed security. We really can’t thank you enough.”

“I received my first phone call from Enzo this morning, he sounds so happy and said he is with a great bunch of Leapers and having an amazing time – camping out,, eating well and hearing the lions roar at night etc! Today I thought back to the day I phoned Alice and had a long chat about what the Leap is all about. She was so enthusiastic about what she experienced and now my son is having a life time experience - a dream come true!!”.  Tracy Ciucci

“Kate had a brilliant time! The Leap kept us informed several times whilst she was away and we felt she was in excellent hands". Mrs Collishaw

“The Leap is such a fantastic organisation for students and I'm so glad we found you. I had a call from Guy to say Justine and her fellow Leapers were safely at the Lodge, it was a lovely phone call and all part of a fantastic service”. Mrs Manning

 “I just wished to drop an email to you to give you my thoughts and experiences since last October on The Leap and to say a huge thank you to all the team for their kindness and availability and understanding. Robert is having an absolute blast and loving South Africa.  He is so full of enthusiasm and has been in touch by text, email and a few calls since he left us…

I think the best line I got by telephone last weekend was "Mum, I can't imagine it could be any better-thanks to you and Dad for organizing this". His group sound just lovely kids and the experiences they are having is amazing.

Being in Ireland and not knowing anything about The Leap was rather daunting but I did research for over two months the different possibilities for Robert. The Leap has more than filled my expectations.  Truly from day 1 when I enquired-it was during a weekend and I immediately had emails back giving me any information I had requested.

During the planning of this trip-the team in the office were always so so helpful and many thanks to all of you for this. Not being able to make Bristol for the Induction Day was really a bummer but weather dictated our non show.   I know there was a Skype date set up for Robert and two other kids who could not make that day but unfortunately our Skype was not at its best that day so Alice-thank you for taking all that time on the phone with Robert explaining everything to him and being so understanding of what questions were asked". Cathy Burns

“My son, Matt, has just returned from Kenya having had the time of his life!  I didn’t for a minute think he wouldn’t enjoy the experience, but it has shown him a completely different world, as well as a taste for Africa and he’s looking to return when he can! Thank you so much for the regular telephone messages, the blog and the photos; it was great to hear all was well and see some of the activities they were undertaking. This contact with home was very reassuring.  Matt has returned with many photos and gradually the group are uploading their own photos; there will be many hundreds available before long! I’m so pleased Matt chose this programme with The Leap.  He has had a wonderful experience and brought back a case full of washing – thank you so much!!!”. Pam Smith

“I would like to thank you, and all your team for the wonderful service you gave us in rearranging Chloe's dates for Borneo after her accident. It made the whole incident a lot easier to cope with and helped enormously in Chloe's recovery, she was just very determined to heal up enough to be able to travel! She is safely home and has had a fabulous time, she has obviously had a very valuable experience and has met some lovely people. Our experience in dealing with you both this year and last year when she went to Tanzania, could not have been better, I keep recommending you to other people!”. Wendy Newsom

“Just a note to let you know that we had a great few days in Borneo and saw Emma & Kit Kat t the end of their time with you. They were both extremely enthusiastic about the time spent on the various projects and gave us a blow by blow account of everything they had done…the girls really felt that they have made friends for life and that having a small group was a big plus". Liz Rees         
“Hi, thank you for your lovely email. Yes Charlotte has arrived home safely in one piece and hasn't stopped talking about the amazing time she had with you. Thank you so much for giving her the "best 6 weeks of her life"!!! I am sure she will remember her time with you forever, and it would not surprise me if she came back at some time. It was her dream to become an 11 goal Polo player, knowing Charlotte as we do, we knew it was probably unachievable, but wouldn't stop her trying!

“I am also sure she has made some friends for life and I suspect they will keep in touch. Many thanks again for looking after Charlotte so well for us and for giving her this fantastic opportunity.” Sue Billings

“Many thanks for the email, so nice to get news as a mum. Hattie has emailed to say she is in heaven, the group has really gelled well and the polo is brilliant! She sounded very settled and happy, no problems reported at all. Thank you so much for all your help. We have been very impressed and are telling all our friends about The Leap". Helen Nelham Clark

“I just wanted to say ‘thank you’.  Elizabeth is safely home from Argentina having had a fabulous time.  She is happy, confident, tanned, toned, laid back and in great spirits! Could we ask for more?”. Mrs Healey

“Anne has finally returned from South Africa, safely and excited, and is finding everything here so boring, because life down there was so much more interesting than the little Scottish town of Forres! We think she appreciated her experiences with you very much and would not want to miss them. We think it is a great chance for youngsters to experience a different culture whilst being in a safe environment. We also acknowledge that you kept us informed and updated about their placement and how things were going. Thanks again for all your efforts and your care for Anne". Manfred and Barbara Hafner

“I thought you would like to know that Jess had a super time in SA and I am pleased to say all my concerns were laid to rest by the support she received from the local project leaders. Jess has describer them as fun, patient, helpful, kind and supportive and just really, really nice people.

She has been home just under a week and as she remembers the events so more of the stories unravel.  The Micro light flight, driving the 4 x 4, quad bikes, horse riding in the bush, the bush drives and walks, meeting and feeding a tame hippo, music festival in Swaziland, Mozambique and of course the children etc etc.  I understand Jess accepted the tasks set and got on with what was asked.  

Jess said of the children, there was a particular little girl she would loved to have brought home with her but they all seemed to have such big smiles.  The pictures I have seen speak volumes.  I know at times she was taken out of her comfort zone, but has coped and will have learnt so much. She feels she has changed but does not know how. I believe this sort of experience usually changes people for the better.  Looking at their photos on face book they all look the best of friends.   Thank you very much for all the support you gave, the trip was worth it". Mrs Munden

“My thanks.  You do a superb job.  It was all that you promised and a lot more.” Mr Munden