I have been a trustee of British Exploring Society since 2024, and this is my third year doing the Chair's Challenge. This year feels particularly personal; I have seen how hard the team have been working to make this year's adventures happen, and I have seen how vital and important what they do is. The importance of resilience, confidence and problem solving is greater today than it has ever been

British Exploring Society is a youth development charity founded in 1932 by Surgeon Commander George Murray Levick RN, a member of Captain Scott's final Antarctic expedition (1910-1913).

While much has changed since the 1930s, the core of Murray Levick’s concept - young people preparing for life by developing resilience and confidence through adventure and learning in a remote wilderness in small self-contained groups - remains at the heart of our work.

Today, we work with young people aged 14-25 years from across the UK, and while any young person can apply to join our programmes, we’re particularly focussed on finding and supporting those who may never consider an adventure or expedition for themselves, as they are the ones likely to benefit most from what we do.

We need your help to make that happen. I will be walking 28 km on September 12th, and your support and donation will mean a lot to me, and to the young adventurers we support.