The Basecamp Broadcast episode 2
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Many young people face difficulties accessing life-defining programmes like ours. We remove obstacles where we can. This is why no one pays for their place with us.
With no government funding, the generosity of our donors makes every opportunity we provide possible.
As a charity, we work with partners to open up opportunities for young people to discover remote and challenging parts of the world – places like Kyrgyzstan, Iceland, Georgia and more.
Is for all young people to be able to contribute confidently in the world. We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
Is to grow and celebrate a diverse, inclusive community of young people with the skills, resilience and determination to make lasting positive decisions in their own lives, and to deliver community benefit and positive environmental change.
We have no income-generating endowments, assets or investments.
We are reliant on the donations of generous individuals and organisations to make our transformative programmes a reality for our young people.
Every year we need to raise circa £1.2 million to continue our vital work.
The chart illustrates where our income comes from.
We believe that young people need the right skills, behaviours, and confidence to tackle contemporary challenges and opportunities. In assessing impact, we consider our success in supporting young people to acquire these skills, behaviours, and confidence through our programmes.
Young people took part in one or more activities with us in 2024
Of Young Explorers in 2024 had a total household income of less than £23,000 a year.
Of Young Explorers in 2024 declared they had a disability or long term health condition.
Of Young Explorers in 2024 resided in areas with some of the highest levels of deprivation in England
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