Young Explorers' Trust

The UK's national association of youth exploration societies

EVALUATIONS

An expedition evaluation system carried out by expert assessors who can offer valuable advice, ensuring expedition plans meet the British Standard, BS8848, and achieve YET Approval status.

GRANT AID

Financial support for YET Approved expeditions and young people taking part in adventurous activities through Grant Aid.

MEMBERS VOICE

Making representations, on the behalf of members, to government and other policy-making bodies to promote the value of youth expeditions.

Latest News

Pranav Krishna in Kenya

First of all I would like say a big thank you to the Young Explorers’ Trust and its honorary members for providing me with the YET Award 2024. Your support[…]

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Matthew Purvis kayaking in Central America

British Universities Kayak Expedition 2024 ReportOsian Curig, Oli Cooper, Patrick Kyle, Bryony Agar, Alastair Shapland, and Matthew Purvis This is the story of how we spent 6 weeks travelling across[…]

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Ace and Josie Cockburn in Kenya

Project, Volunteer Africa! Report for The Young Explorers’ Trust – December 2024 During their summer holidays of 2024 Ace (they/them) and Josie (she/her) Cockburn, who both have cerebral palsy, spent[…]

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ABOUT YET

We help enable safer overseas experiences for young expeditioners

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 expeditions. 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.

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