British Exploring Society

A world class youth development charity founded on the belief that challenging experiences in remote locations can change lives #besfindyourfire

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Since 1932, British Exploring Society has been changing lives by taking young people to extraordinary remote destinations. We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
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We're on the lookout for a Chair to help us deliver 'A New Kind of Adventure' - our response to a national crisis in mental health.

Please spread the word. Applications close 31st January.👉https://t.co/8wNWweeuX1

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A New Kind of Adventure starts in 2025

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These young people describe our purpose better than we ever could. And it’s made possible by your support. Thank you. 🙌 Reflections from our 2024 expedition season.

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Last weekend we held our annual end of programme wrap up event – Explorer Celebrations 🙌

For more photos, videos and to find out the winners of our annual Leader and Young Explorer awards - head to our website 🔥

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Meet the shortlisted nominees for our 2024 Leader Awards 🙌🌈
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Photo by Young Explorer Lucy, Hartz Highlands 2024

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A massive THANK YOU goes out to our team of fundraisers who took on the South Coast Ultra this past weekend to support disadvantaged young people to access our life-changing expedition and wilderness programmes. https://t.co/UrSTnyXAOv

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At our end of programme celebration on 19th October we will be announcing the award winners from this years' expeditions! Find out more about the awards and how to nominate here 🙌

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Photo credit: Young Explorer Timmy, 2024

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Explorer Celebrations is just around the corner! Join us for a day to connect, reflect and celebrate our Young Explorers' achievements this year. Check your inbox, and don't forget to RSVP 🔥

Photo credit: Young Explorer Kacper, 2024

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Introducing our brand new Caucasus Mountains Georgia expedition! Spread the word, find out more and apply today via our website. Places are limited, so don't leave it too late 🔥
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Introducing our brand new Wildestan Antarctica programme! Places are limited so spread the word - if you know someone aged 14-17 who's ready for their first steps in adventure, then don't let this opportunity pass them by... 🐧 https://t.co/xqzGvwGAe6

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6 years already!

August 2018 is where my trajectory shifted, here’s me in the #PeruvianAmazon

Thank you @BrennandEmma for capturing me! & @Brit_exploring @CaiusHouse for the opportunity

#NatureTherapy #BeforeCityGirlinNatureWasBorn #ButterflyEffect #NatureSpeaks 🫶🏽

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We are all capable of more than we realise. When we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones we make the impossible, possible.

Stay up to date with the latest news from the field using the expedition blog on our website.
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Our 2024 expedition season is currently underway, but guess what? Applications are also open for 2025! 👀

Get a head start this summer and sign up today🔥 https://t.co/AMgNq7Pjmy

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Our Hartz Highlands team are currently out exploring the wilderness, learning to work as a team and developing new skills as go. We caught up with Dylan before they went to hear a bit about how he tackled his fundraising challenge in the run-up to expedition.

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It's time for expedition! After months of prep our first teams of Young Explorers are departing tomorrow.

Stay up to date on the latest news from the field🔥
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If you're passionate about youth development and adventurous outdoor learning then we want to hear from you 🙌https://t.co/8wNWwef2Mz

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Thank you to Charlie for rising to meet this challenge on our behalf, and to everyone who has supported his and Kyri's fundraiser. Funds like these are instrumental in supporting us to deliver transformative experiences for young people.🙌
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Each Young Explorer takes a different approach to fundraising, and Holly's involves the creation of artwork in the wild 🙌Check out some of her artwork from her training expedition earlier this year🔥

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We are thrilled to announce that a new era of Wildestan is here 🐧 Head to the updates section on our website for details, and watch this space! 👀

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Opportunity alert - We're on the lookout for a new Archivist 🔥

Have a look at our careers page for details, and please spread the word if you know someone who would be a good fit! https://t.co/8wNWwef2Mz

Applications close 5th July.