The British Schools Exploring Society

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The British Schools Exploring Society is a pioneering youth development charity undertaking scientific research expeditions in areas of wilderness, in the four extremes of mountain, jungle, desert and Arctic. 

Founded in 1932, our aim has been to recruit, train and develop leaders and scientists of the future who are then able to inspire others.  Based at the Royal Geographical Society, BSES is the world’s oldest charitable organisation of its kind.

We take young people on classic expeditions of a challenging and scientific nature to wilderness parts of the world to develop and promote their self reliance, team work, leadership and a spirit of adventure. The British Schools Exploring Society encourages young people from all sectors of society to apply to become Young Explorers and Young Leaders.

We raise funds for three main purposes: personal and leadership development, the Dangoor Next Generation Programme (for disadvantaged young people) and bursaries to enable more young people from all parts of society to join our expeditions.

The British Schools Exploring Society provides young people with an experience that is both challenging and educational through truly unique expeditions.

For more information please visit www.bses.org.uk.