BRITISH EXPLORING SOCIETY
British Exploring Society is an educational charity. We inspire young people from all backgrounds to unlock their potential through exploration on demanding and scientific expeditions, helping them and society better understand the world around us.
Latest income
£818k
Latest spending
£896k
Registered
1989
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Total income
£817k
Total spending
£896k
Reserves (reported)
£215k
Employees
17
Trustees
- Emma Parr
- James Hopkinson
- James Smith
- Mark Christopher Fawcett
- Rahul Nath Moodgal
- Richard Kleiner
- Sarah Greasley
- Soo Redshaw
- Timothy Mark Passingham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £818k | £896k |
| 31/10/2024 | £904k | £1.2m |
| 31/10/2023 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/10/2022 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/10/2021 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Who funds BRITISH EXPLORING SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH EXPLORING SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION, UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation, E B M CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BAND TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 12/10/2018 | £20k | Grant to British Exploring Society |