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With great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Cross

It is with great sadness that the YET has to announce that Mike Cross, until recently the Chairman of the YET, has passed away peacefully after a short illness. Mike’s background was the RAF. He joined the YET Council in 2009 because of his active interest in the Air Cadets and expeditions. He became a…
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2022 Stephenson Lifetime Achievement Award

The recipient of The Stephenson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 is Sir Martin Holdgate. On Saturday 29 October, H Tanner — the YET Vice Chairman — presented the Award, by video link, to Sir Martin at the annual BES gathering of the Young Explorers “Next Steps” held at University of London Senate House. This year…
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Adventure UK launches new website

Adventure UK, of which the Young Explorers’ Trust is a member, has recently launched a new website. Do check it out! Adventure UK is also holding a consultation on a new voluntary accreditation scheme, which we urge all of our members to read about and leave feedback on.

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Mountain Training launches new Camping Leader qualification

The Camping Leader qualification is designed for the many thousands of volunteers, teachers and support staff who are involved in supervising groups at campsites but are not involved in running their daytime activities and do not intend to pursue a walking qualification. It is ideal for those involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the…
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Tony Land 1938-2021

Tony Land, a founding member of the Young Explorers’ Trust, passed away just before Christmas.

Gov advice on school trips and planning adventures abroad

This is the time of year when many working with young people begin to consider possible adventurous activities and prolonged ventures both in the UK and abroad. This has been virtually impossible in the last two years with the prevalence of Covid-19 but there appears to be a greater readiness to undertake such activities again…
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YET AGM 2021

This year’s YET Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday 12 October at 10:00 BST. The Trust invites members to register by e-mailing Roger Miller, company secretary. Please take a moment to read the , as well as the . Also available is the .

Photo of David Williams being presented with the award by Mike Cross and Ted Grey

David Williams receives 2021 Stephenson Award

David Williams has been given the Stephenson Award for 2021 in recognition of his role in supporting expeditions and exploration for many years. As a keen scout his first overseas expedition was to Kenya as a young member of the 1990 Yorkshire Scouts’ Kenya Expedition. This expedition gave him the opportunity to take part in…
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YET continues with UK Grants during Covid

The Young Explorers’ Trust continues to award grants during the Covid-19 pandemic The YET recognises the substantial pressures that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on young people. We also recognise the huge benefits that can be gained from taking part in expeditions. However, it is currently not possible for young people to currently take part…
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21st YET Forum

The 21st YET Forum took place virtually on Sunday 28 March. Watch again The event is free to view but we’d be grateful if you’d consider making a small donation to the YET via the Charities Aid Foundation (search for “Young Explorers’ Trust). Links A few resources were mentioned during the talk: YET Grant Awards…
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