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Funding Your Raleigh Expedition
APPLICATIONS FOR THE SES RALEIGH EXPLORER AWARD ARE NOW OPEN
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Expedition Funding
The Lowdown
Expeditions with Raleigh International are transformational, purposeful and inspiring experiences, full of adventures and challenges that will help define you for years to come. As you’ll see on our Expedition Prices page, this incredible journey does come with a fee, but there’s no need to panic. With good planning, a creative mindset and plenty of determination, you can make funding your Expedition both achievable and enjoyable!
After all – raising the funds is not just part of it, it’s the start of it.
Use this page to find out more about:
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FUNDING JOURNEYS START
12 - 18 MONTHS BEFORE EXPEDITION
The funding journey
Fundraising Guide
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Make a Plan
Using our Funding Guide & Resources
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Payment
Fulfil your Expedition payments
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Adventure Begins
It's time to fly!
Applications Now Open
Exciting news! You can now apply for the Raleigh SES Explorer Award.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a vital part of the Raleigh experience – a chance to get creative, get collaborative and get excited about your Expedition. The adventure starts here!
WHY IS FUNDRAISING IMPORTANT?
- Level up your skills: You’ll learn by doing and pick up skills you’ll actually use in life – from planning events and finances to training for a physical challenge.
- Be the master of your own success: Raising the funds yourself makes Expedition feel like a personal achievement. Use this experience to take ownership of your future.
- Feel Unstoppable: Experience the adrenaline rush of hitting your fundraising goals and the reward – an unforgettable experience you made happen.
- Be the inspiration: Building a network of supporters while fundraising will spur you on to ace your Expedition and may encourage others to ‘Be Bold’ and do Raleigh too.
- Make it count: All the work you put in before Raleigh will make the whole experience even more rewarding
Fundraising Resources
Raleigh offers a collection of resources to support your fundraising journey.
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Prospective Venturer? Check out our Fundraising Guide for ideas on events or our Funding Schedule to kick off your planning process
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Already secured your place? You’ll receive expert help and insights from the Venturer Journey team.
easyfundraising
Easyfundraising is literally that. You only get access once you’re booked so don’t hang about. The sooner you start, the more you’ll raise with minimal effort. Sounds too good to be true. It’s not! This is a free and highly effective way to raise funds for your Expedition every time you or a friend or family member shops online Just follow the steps below:
1. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Once you’ve booked your Expedition with Raleigh International, we’ll send you an invite to get set up on the easyfundraising platform.
2. SHARE YOUR LINK
Start collecting ‘supporters’ by sharing your page with friends and family.
3. WATCH YOUR FUNDS BUILD
Every time someone with your link shops online at one of 8000 online retailers, they’ll receive cashback that will go straight into your Expedition fund.
It really is that simple!
RALEIGH'S TOP TIPS FOR EASYFUNDRAISING
- The more the merrier: Friends, family, next-door neighbours, share your link with anyone who wants to support you. The more people you can sign up and get shopping via easyfundraising’s website or app, the more money you can raise!
- The early bird catches the worm: The sooner you start saving, the more funds you’ll accrue. We recommend between 12-18 months on easyfundraising to make the most of it!
Need advice on funding your Raleigh Expedition?
Here are some resources to help you hit the ground running. We also offer exclusive Raleigh Resources to Venturers once they’ve secured their place on Expedition.
SES RALEIGH EXPLORER AWARD
Raleigh International are working with the Scientific Exploration Society and the UK Alumni Society to increase access to Raleigh Expeditions by providing financial support to young people in the UK.
The SES Raleigh Explorer Award is a fully funded bursary for young people from less socio-economically advantaged backgrounds in the UK to join a Raleigh Expedition.
Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.
EXTERNAL BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS
Whether you’re applying to Raleigh from university, school or independently, there are bursaries and scholarships designed to support you. This list is not exhaustive – there may well be location or institutional-based Expeditions that will also be able to fund part or all of your travel, but the below are a great place to start. If you’re looking for help with applications, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can book a call with one of our sales team, or if you’re already signed up, reach out to your assigned Venturer Manager.
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Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is the UK’s global funding programme to study and work abroad. It can be accessed via higher education (HE), further education (FE) and vocational education and training (VET) and schools’ sectors. The scheme was named after pioneering British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing. You’ll need to check if you’re eligible and the application deadlines. If you’re a student, contact your SU to be pointed in the right direction for who to talk to about Turing Funding.
Taith Funding
Taith Funding works much in the same way as Turing Funding. It is the equivalent for people in Wales.‘Taith funds inclusive and accessible international learning education exchange opportunities for learners and staff across Wales‘. The funding is only available via an eligible organisation such as a school or university. Speak to your Student Union for more information or find out more about the funding opportunities and strategies below.
GIFT Friendship Trust
GIFT supports outgoing young UK citizens to establish friendships and direct cultural contacts through ‘homestay’ visits with indigenous communities in developing countries. They have often made grants to Raleigh Expedition venturers
South of Scotland Youth Awards
Supporting young people from the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and Galloway regions to join projects, courses and expeditions in the UK and worldwide, providing an opportunity to broaden their horizons and develop their confidence. Awards range from £200 – £2000. Keep an eye on the site for application open and closing dates.
John Muir Trust – Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant
The Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant offers between £200 – £2,000 for a project which should involve travel to wild places, must be adventurous, have an educational or scientific component – and be a life-changing experience leading to a commitment to practical action to conserve wild places.
