Embrace the Adventure, Celebrate the Journey.
The challenges and adventures you experienced on your British Exploring Society expedition provided you with a unique, and ongoing, opportunity for learning and personal development. Whether your expedition was last year or decades ago, we hope that you are proud of your achievements and the experiences that helped shape you.
You’re part of a diverse, global network that spans generations – a community with shared experiences, values and perspectives of the world. As champions of courage, self-belief, challenge and community, you embody the values that led George Murray-Levick to set up British Exploring Society.
Inspire others: As a Member, you are uniquely placed to share your expedition story and the impact it has had on you. Help us to inspire the next generation of Young Explorers, Leaders or supporters (be they volunteers, partners, or donors) and make a difference.
We welcome your support and encourage you to join us to connect, celebrate and contribute, in a way that suits you.
“I found [my expedition] gave me an appreciation for the great outdoors, as well as a sense of purpose, identity and community…This opportunity was invaluable to me and a turning point in identifying what I value and giving me the confidence to seek out further challenges…British Exploring Society provides an incredible opportunity that I think every young person would benefit from and I am incredibly proud to be fundraising for them.”
Charlie Marlow Thomas, Svalbard 2010, took on the Arch to Arc Challenge 2024 and raised more than £7400 for British Exploring Society.
“I really enjoyed the session and getting to engage with the next cohort of Young Explorers! I think it’s really interesting to visualise the progression of British Exploring Society throughout time and believe it really helps you feel a sense of pride as a Young Explorer. I particularly liked seeing the pictures from previous expeditions.”
Charlotte Getter, Kyrgyzstan 2022, participated in our ‘The History Behind Your Adventure’ workshop, connecting with our archivist and some of our 2023 Young Explorers.
“In early 1965, I was struggling to make plans for what I wanted to do after I left school. Being accepted as a member of the 6-week expedition to Northern Norway became part of a wider plan in helping me decide what I wanted to do as a career. Today, I am aware that many young people struggle to find their feet as they leave school, college or even university. I believe that young people can really benefit from taking part in an expedition at any stage. I certainly benefitted in 1965 and 50 years later, I hope my support for British Exploring Society will help provide similar benefits for today’s generation of young people.“
Nick Hide, Arctic Norway 1965, is a Patron whose commitment and donations help make a tangible, life-long difference to young people.
“With my basecamp manager hat on, I was delighted to be one of the guest speakers for the evening, giving our guests an insight into British Exploring Society expedition life, and the role that food plays in a remote environment, not just from a nutritional perspective but also as a development tool..."
Sue Brown, Basecamp Manager 2017-2021, volunteered as a speaker at our inaugural Basecamp Banquet fundraising evening, connecting with existing and prospective supporters.
“These friends have been (and are still) a calming touchstone that transports me back to a simpler, more mindful time… Svalbard in 1993 was full of adventure, friendship and laughter, but probably the most valuable thing I brought home was a personal realisation that life near the bone really is where it is sweetest.”
Aaron Jess, Svalbard 1993, used the time in lockdown to trace and re-connect with his Fire and host a virtual reunion.
"Our Leaders were people who have shaped and guided my life and choices. Several of them were strong women, who as well as being our Leaders, were also scientists, outdoor guides or doctors…Suddenly I could see for myself the kind of person I wanted to be! My time in Svalbard showed me a path…”
Liv Grover-Johnson, Extreme Arctic 2010, wrote an article for The Campfire about how her experiences as a Young Explorer, led to her working in Antarctica.
