Hello! My name is Jeremy Fish. I was a venturer with Operation Raleigh in Indonesia and later served as a project leader in Guyana during the late 1980s. Raleigh has had a profound impact on my life and has opened many doors for me. I have a great deal to be thankful for. I’ve remained involved with Raleigh ever since, including serving for seven years as a trustee on the Raleigh Board. Today, I am a trustee of the Scientific Exploration Society, and I’m passionate about promoting exploration and adventure for young people, especially those from underserved backgrounds.

On Saturday, 20th September 2025, I'm leading a team on a trek across the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise vital funds for the Scientific Exploration Society (SES). This remarkable charity is dedicated to empowering young scientific explorers and adventurers around the globe by providing grants for essential research and environmental expeditions.

SES also plays a crucial role in funding the SES-Raleigh Explorer Bursary Award, which enables young, underserved people aged 17-25 to participate in fully funded Raleigh expeditions to breathtaking locations such as Costa Rica, South Africa, and Borneo. Last year, we successfully sent 7 young explorers on this life-changing journey, and we are determined to do the same again this year.

Founded in 1969 by Colonel John Blashford-Snell, one of the UK's most prolific explorers, SES has made a significant impact towards conservation efforts, and with the recent announcement of a Royal Patron, the Society is more committed than ever to its mission. Through its initiatives, endangered species have been discovered, studied, and protected; indigenous knowledge preserved, and vital ecological systems conserved. SES has inspired generations of young scientists and explorers, instilling in them the importance of safeguarding our planet for future generations.

Support our trekkers and help us to reach our target of £25,000. Every donation counts, and your contribution will directly impact the lives of these young adventurers and help continue the legacy of exploration and conservation that is so desperately needed today.

If you’d like to join us on our trek, feel free to get in touch with me at jeremy.fish@ardenthire.com.

You can find out more about the incredible work SES do at www.ses-explore.org