We're proud to work with a range of organisations that both recognise and help us maintain our high standards.
These partnerships also offer some great benefits for you too.
Keep scrolling to explore each of these individually.
Quality & Safety
B Corp
Projects Abroad is proud to be a certified B Corporation ('B Corp'). This demonstrates our commitment to people and the planet.
It means we are members of a global community that uses business as a force for good. As of June 2024, there were approximately 8,800 B Corps globally, with just 50 of these being travel companies.
Learning Outside of the Classroom
We’re proud to hold the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge.
The LOtC Quality Badge assures you that our programmes meet high standards for safety, learning, and quality.
Using someone who holds the LOtC Quality Badge gives you peace of mind that they have been assessed for their quality of risk management and their education. LOtC Quality Badge holders all have to meet a set of Quality Indicators.
The Department for Education’s guidance on Health & Safety on Educational Visits recommends that schools look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing external providers of educational visits.
The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel endorse the LOtC Quality Badge and most Local Authority and Academy Trust’s Outdoor Education Advisers accept it in place of some or all of their provider checks, so using a LOtC Quality Badge holder reduces your own paperwork.
Visit the Learning outside of the Classroom website.
Expedition Providers Association
We're a proud member of the Expedition Providers Association (EPA), which means our programmes have been fully assessed and approved for safety and quality.
The EPA is dedicated to ensuring safe and high-quality overseas trips for young adults under 25.
Their rigorous standards give you extra peace of mind knowing your adventure is in good hands.
Visit the Expedition Providers Association website.
British Standard BS 8848
Organisers of adventurous activities, from schools to travel and tour operators, need to know the risks involved and how to manage them effectively. If the appropriate level of planning, risk assessment or training is not in place then the consequences can be serious.
BS 8848 enables organisers of adventure travel to put in place a system to assess and manage risks, covering both the venture itself and the capabilities and experience of venture leaders and participants.
It was designed and built on existing UK guidance, and through wide consultation, it has created an agreed-upon national standard that benchmarks current good practice.
It provides assurance to participants that venture providers are following good practice to help reduce the risk of injury or illness.
Travel & Support
Gap Year Association
The Gap Year Association indicates our commitment to quality gap year experiences. They are a non-profit community dedicated to promoting and supporting gap year experiences. They provide resources and guidance for students, educators, and organisations involved in gap years.
Visit The Gap Year Association website.
Travel Aware
We've partnered with Travel Aware to help you prepare for a safe and healthy trip.
The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office oversees Travel Aware. It aims to provide objective information and advice to help you make better-informed decisions about your international travel plans.
You can search for a country or territory, and sign up for email updates on its page to be notified of any updates to our advice before or during your trip.
Education & Development
Centre for Global Citizenship Studies
We have partnered with the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies (CGCS) to offer a Diploma in International Volunteering. This means you can earn UCAS Points or academic credit when volunteering abroad.
Select from three specialisms:
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Global Citizenship)
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Marine Conservation)
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Wildlife Conservation)
Read more about our Volunteering Diploma.
Living Wage Employer
Projects Abroad is proud to be a Living Wage Employer. This means we adhere to the Living Wage Foundation’s ‘real living wage’, a clear sign of our commitment to employee wellbeing.
Partnerships
We also work with some fantastic organisations that help connect people with meaningful travel experiences:
- Go Abroad
- Go Overseas
- Guidisto Volontariat
- International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
- Teen Life
- Wegweiser-Freiwilligenarbeit
- WTM Responsible Tourism
- World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation
- Volunteer Forever
- Volunteer World
Click on any of the links above to learn more about our partners.
Independent and Verified Reviews
We ask anyone who has travelled with us to write us a review on Trustpilot.
It is free for consumers to use, making it easy to leave a review and read about other people’s experiences.
Businesses can pay for extra features, such as displaying their ‘Trust Score’ on their website, making it easy for customers to instantly gauge their reputation.
Trustpilot is valuable to us, as it is widely recognised and understood. It also provides us with unbiased feedback, which we use to improve, allowing us to demonstrate our commitment to fast and effective customer service.
At the same time, it’s an excellent source of information for anyone considering travelling with us, allowing them to make an informed decision.
Our accreditations
