We will attempt to answer frequently asked questions here. If you have a question that isn’t answered please check the ‘Programme Information’ on the website, the ‘Time and Costs’ page …or email your question to team@leadershipforgood.org

- We expect the 2025 programme to have 14 participants, 2 canoe guides, 2 leadership facilitators and basecamp support personnel.
- You be given a full suggested kit list once selected. As an overview participants will need to bring their own clothes, outdoor kit, notepad and pen, washgear and personal medicines.
- We have links to charities that recycle outdoor clothing equipment if needed. Hopefully we’ve been clear throughout our communications; we don’t want your ability to come on the programme to be limited by your access to kit or funds so do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns about this: team@leadershipforgood.org
- No. This programme is a collaborative, immersive experience. You have to be with us for the full duration.
- As mixed as possible. We know from all our work that the more diverse the experience and perspective of participants the richer the conversations. We aim to take a mix of gender, background, nationality, outlook and personality preference in each group.
- Our base in Evje is ex-military training accommodation. So fairly basic, but well appointed. Each participant has their own bedroom, with shared bathrooms.
- When we are on expedition we share tents - who shares with who will be based on participant preference as much as we can.

- You pay for 3 things
  1. £500 contribution to the course.
  2. Your own travel to and from Kristiansand airport in Norway.
  3. You must cover your own travel insurance which includes cover for wild canoeing in Norway. We can suggest a provider.
- We cover all your transfers, food, accommodation, canoe kit and camping equipment for the duration of the programme in Norway
- We’d like all payments made and proof of travel bookings & travel insurance by the end of April 2025. That said we will be relatively flexible if your cashflow requires a different approach.
- Please remember; if you pull out of the programme late you deny someone else the chance to come.

- We will set off on our journey in 2 groups (each group = 7 participants, 1 canoe guide, 1 leadership facilitator). The journey involves 5 days of canoeing downriver and camping on the shores of the river.
- We carry all our kit, equipment and food in the canoes. You will be expected to join in the cooking, camp set up, canoeing and leadership work.
- Not at all. We will teach you the basics, we have qualified canoe guides in the team and we often hear that the people who’ve never done anything like this before get the most from the experience. We will provide all the canoeing and technical kit needed for the journey. If you have any questions or concerns, please do email us at team@leadershipforgood.org.

- Yes. The programme starts on July 7th in Kristiansand, Norway where we transfer to Evje, Norway. The programme ends in Evje on July 18th and transfers are available to Kristiansand airport.
- If you want to make your own way to or from those locations you’re really welcome to.
- Yes. We cannot arrange your flights, but we are happy to help you collaborate with other participants and travel together.

Frequently asked questions.