The YET is an independent, nationally based, educational charity seeking to promote safe and responsible expeditions. In doing so, it aims to give young people the opportunity to take a part in exploration, discovery and challenging adventure to help foster the personal qualities of service, self-sufficiency and leadership. BPE is a member of the Young Explorers Trust.

BPE has been assessed by YET and have successfully achieved full compliance with BS8848.

Tens of thousands of young people take part in organised activities abroad each year. Activities such as school or university expeditions, adventure holidays, charity challenges and gap years can be great fun, broaden horizons and teach new skills. But, if your son or daughter plans to take part in one of these activities, their safety is bound to be your biggest concern. The British Standard (BS 8848) sets minimum requirements developed specially for UK organisations that offer adventurous activities abroad to make sure that ventures are planned and managed with care.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Approved Activity Provider

BPE are proud to be currently the only company in Nottinghamshire to become Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Providers.

Air Travel Organisers Licence

ATOL is a protection scheme for flights and air holidays, managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. Most firms who sell air travel in the UK are required by law to hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence. BPE's ATOL number is 9453.

Expedition Providers Association

The Association is the Awarding Body for the Quality Badge for Overseas Expeditions on behalf of the Council of Learning Outside the Classroom.

The EPA membership is made up of expedition providers catering for young adults under 25 in full-time education. Expeditions are defined as a 1 - 8 week experience involving overseas travel, adventurous activities and cultural exposure.

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

In 1996 it became a legal requirement under The Activity Centres (Young Person's Safety) Act 1995 for providers of certain adventure activities to undergo inspection of their safety management systems and become licensed.

BPE is a licensed provider of specified adventure activities to young people under the age of 18 years pursuant to the Activity Centres (Young Person's Safety) Act 1995 and the Adventure Licensing Regulations 2004.

BPE's registration number is L5690/R1464

Institute of Outdoor Learning

The Institute encourages participation in outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity in outdoor provision and by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the field. It supports these aims with a commitment to excellence, supported by our policies of environmental sustainability and management of diversity.