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Join an Expedition
Explore with us and you will be challenged. You’ll have to dig deep but we know that you’ll find qualities within yourself that will surprise you.
Welcome, but don't get too comfortable. You are about to change your life.
Join an ExpeditionHelp Us
Since 1932, British Exploring Society has been taking young people to extraordinary destinations, both in terms of the places they visit and in their own lives.
Courage
Challenge
Self-belief
Community
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 the Canadian Yukon and Iceland.
OUR VISION
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.
OUR MISSION
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.
Being on expedition gives you a whole new perspective
that you have never seen before and changes you as a
person for the better.Young Explorer Rebecca, Landmark 2021
Lead an Expedition
British Exploring Society is seeking highly experienced and skilled individuals to partner with us and help us deliver exceptional expeditions.
Lead
Our Impact in 2021
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.
465
Young people took part in one or more activities with us
58%
of Young Explorers in 2021 resided in areas of deprivation
23%
of Young Explorers identify as coming from ethnic minority backgrounds
17%
of Young Explorers declared they had a disability or long term health condition