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

Mary Betteridge in East Greenland

I am very grateful to the Young Explorer’s Trust for their generous support. Thank you for facilitating both myself and the wider group in completing this expedition. Preparing for the[…]

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Amelia Lee in Ecuador

Two years ago I signed up to go on a trip of a lifetime to Ecuador with Camps International. I had to raise £5,580 to pay for flights, accommodation, food[…]

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Group of penguins on ice

British Exploring Society launches Wildestan Antarctica

The Young Explorers’ Trust would like to draw your attention to an initiative recently launched by British Exploring Society. Through participation in Wildestan Antarctica, Young Adventurers gain insight on how[…]

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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.

Contact us

Any questions about what we do? Get in touch!