British Exploring Society
Charitable company · registered 1989
What the charity does
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.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £817,528 | £895,881 |
| 31 October 2024 | £903,661 | £1,173,985 |
| 31 October 2023 | £1,615,677 | £1,828,694 |
| 31 October 2022 | £1,571,104 | £1,622,872 |
| 31 October 2021 | £1,255,362 | £1,176,344 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 802196
- Company number
- 02411786
- Registered
- 5 December 1989
- Latest income
- £817,528 (year to 31 October 2025)
- Latest spending
- £895,881
- Volunteers
- 60
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- British Exploring Society, c/o Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW72AR
- Phone
- 0204 534 0777
- Website
- britishexploring.org
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 802196.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
To advance the education of young people by providing inspirational, challenging, scientific expeditions to remote, wild environments and so promote the development of their confidence, teamwork, leadership and spirit of adventure and exploration
Area of benefit: Not Defined
Governing document: Memorandum and articles incorporated 08/08/1989as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 01/02/2004as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 27/01/2007as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 26/01/2008as amended by certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 24/08/2011as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 15 feb 2017
Employees earning over £60,000
- £100,001–£110,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- British Schools Exploring Society · previous name
- Bses · previous name
- Bses Expeditions · previous name
- Bses · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of British Exploring Society?
British Exploring Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 802196 and is also a company (number 02411786).
How much income does British Exploring Society have?
In the financial year ending 31 October 2025 the charity had an income of £817,528 and spent £895,881.
How many employees of British Exploring Society earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.