MEET THE TEAM

Veronica Smith

Known to most people as Vee, Veronica is one of the Directors of Free for Life. She has been working within the arena of Outdoor Pursuits and Personal Development since 1997 and has a real passion for her work. She originally entered the outdoor education field as a kayak instructor, and has enjoyed a rich and varied journey as both her qualification and experience have grown.

Her particular passion is working with groups and individuals who are in the process of making significant positive changes to their lives, such as Prince's Trust Teams. Veronica has an intuitive style with is both challenging and supportive, whilst all the time being appreciative.

Phil Robinson

Phil started working with youngsters on adventure holidays the first summer he left school. Since then his journey has taken him from Adventure Activities, primarily aimed at young people, to Development Training in the outdoors, catering for everyone.

This year will be his twenty-third year working in this arena and so naturally he has a vast knowledge of the many different needs of individuals and groups. One of his (and Vee's) main areas of expertise is the use of ropes courses to allow people to explore and maximise their potential. Through using ropes courses with a vast selection of clients and many different venues Phil is one of the most valued,experienced and talented trainers in this field in Britain. He has been training trainers in the use of ropes courses for eleven years and has a well established reputation, both nationally and internationally.

Nina Robinson

After working for a number of leading outdoor training providers as office manager, Nina now employs her excellent administrative abilities to ensure that our customers are attended to in an efficient and friendly manner. Her knowledge of the outdoor industry allows a full understanding of both the customers’ needs and course contents, ensuring from the first contact, that we are providing exactly what people want.

During her time away from administration she is busy bringing up her two young daughters and the three of them are often seen striding across the downs, through the forests, or along the beach collecting “treasures”, jumping in puddles and generally exploring our fantastic local environment.

We also use a selection of highly qualified and experienced freelance instructors and trainers.