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Welcome to the Young Explorers' Trust
The UK's national association of youth exploration societies
'Giving young people the opportunity to take part in exploration, discovery and challenging adventure.'
The YET is a national charity dedicated to promoting safe and
responsible expeditions for young people. It does this by providing
advice and support to schools, youth organisations, commercial expedition
providers and groups of friends who intend to run their own youth expedition.
As the national voice of youth expeditions the YET also offers a wide range
of practical assistance to aspiring or experienced expedition leaders
and commercial providers alike, including
A timetable of events throughout the year, including conferences for
members and training courses for expedition groups which focus on the
skills needed to organise a safe and successful expedition.
A wide range of publications containing guidance on common
expedition issues that can be downloaded from the website or
ordered directly from the Trust.
Operation of a national expedition
evaluation system carried out by an expert panel of assessors
who can offer valuable advice and encouragement, ensure expedition
plans meet the British Standard, BS8848, and award YET Approval
status.
Providing financial support for YET Approved expeditions and young people
taking part in adventurous activities through Grant Aid.
By becoming a member of the YET, individuals and organisations can access an
extensive community of experts capable of providing tailored one-to-one advice on every
aspect of running an expedition.
Making representations, on the behalf of members, to government and other
policy-making bodies to promote the value of youth expeditions.
The Trust does not run expeditions itself but whether you are a young person
wishing to join an expedition or a leader seeking advice on a new expedition
venture, you will find the support and guidance you need within the pages of
this website.
The articles which form this website are all written by able and
experienced leaders of youth expeditions, but represent their own personal views and not necessarily those of the Council
of The Young Explorers' Trust. The points made represent suggestions for consideration rather than direct advice, and the
responsibility for how these suggestions are used rests entirely with the users. No liability is accepted by the authors or
by The Young Explorers' Trust for any loss or damage arising from the contents of the website.