Bushcraft with Purpose

Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC is a community-focused organization dedicated to reconnecting veterans with nature through traditional bushcraft, outdoor education, and sustainable living skills. As a Community Interest Company, we prioritize social impact—offering inclusive, hands-on experiences that foster confidence, resilience, and well-being for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. From wilderness survival courses to nature-based mental health programs, our mission is to inspire a deeper connection with the natural world while building stronger, more self-reliant communities across Staffordshire and beyond.

EDUCATORS

Where Community Meets the Wild

Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC is proud to work with a team of high-quality instructors who volunteer their wealth of experience, authenticity, and heart to every session. Each instructor is not only skilled in traditional bushcraft and survival techniques but are also trained in creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments.

Guest instructors include Melanie Sawyer, Manse Ahmad, David Mccrae, Jason Ingamells, Jay Jenner, Kyt Lyn Walken, Jacks Genega, Billy Souter, Paul Kirtley, Lizzy Maskey, and more!

Photo courtesy of Paul Kirtley, Frontier Bushcraft

Featured Growing Opportunities

Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC offers a range of hands-on courses designed to reconnect people with nature and build real-world resilience. From beginner bushcraft and wilderness survival skills to foraging, shelter building, firecraft, and nature-based wellbeing, each course is rooted in practical learning, personal growth, and a deep respect for the natural world.

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Featured Supporting Sponsors

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Founder

Michael "Mick" Vaughan

Michael Vaughan, founder of Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC, is the author of a powerful book exploring the healing potential of nature through bushcraft. Blending practical skills, personal stories, and insights on trauma recovery, he invites readers to rediscover resilience through connection with the land—proving that even the smallest steps into the wild can lead to deep-rooted growth and lasting change.

Photo of "Battleground to Bushcraft" by Michael Vaughan

Learn More About Us

From the Forest Floor to the Canopy of Courage

A nature-based school in Staffordshire draws on the county’s rich rural heritage and deep connection to the land, offering a meaningful path for veterans and others to rediscover purpose, resilience, and community. Through hands-on learning rooted in traditional skills and the natural rhythms of the landscape, it provides a powerful bridge between history, healing, and new opportunities.

Contact Staffordshire Bushcraft

  • - Steven

    “I came for the bushcraft skills, but left with confidence and clarity I didn’t know I had.”

  • - Rhonda

    “The weekend with Jacks didn’t just change how I see the outdoors—it changed how I see myself.”

  • - Matthew

    “Paul created a space where I felt safe, supported, and truly reconnected to nature.”

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