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Fundraising & Costs - What is included in a Worldwide School Expedition with VentureCo

Fundraising for an expedition is both challenging and rewarding, providing many great memories and much fun along the way. Starting off it can seem a little daunting, but with simple planning, a few original ideas and the support and encouragement of VentureCo the team should be able to fundraise a significant proportion of the total cost.

During the Introductory Day we will discuss in detail both personal and team fundraising, as well as the possibilities of part-time or holiday work. Over the past years we have heard many great fundraising stories and have put together a comprehensive pack of ideas and case studies to get you started. At the end of the Introductory Day, each member of the team will be given a Fundraising Support Pack, full of detailed information, hints, tips and case studies, on each topic.

Of course, if you are struggling to come up with a plan or just need a bit of help and advice, then be sure to give us a call.

Where Does the Money Go - We appreciate that going on a school expedition involves a lot of hard work to raise the necessary funds. It is important therefore to know where your money is going and how it is spent. To assist you with this we have provided a complete breakdown of the costs of a typical schools expedition.

Flights - As a fully ATOL-bonded company we arrange group flights for all of our expeditions, ensuring that the whole group travel together. Flights are included in the cost of the expedition.

What's Not Included in the Cost - The cost of the expedition does not include: personal spending money, visas, personal travel insurance or immunisations.

All expedition teams are eligible fore a 20% discount on personal equipment at Escape 2, one of the country's leading outdoor shops.

A Breakdown of Costs -
Below is a full breakdown of where your financial contribution to the expedition is spent. As every school expedition is tailor-made to the team's specific requirements, the costs and distribution of funds may vary slightly from this:

Pre-departure training
- Consultancy meetings with school - Handbook and Field Manual
- 18-month Expedition Training Programme

Language & Cultural Orientation
- Language tuition - Activities and city tours

VentureCo Trust – funds the Community Development Projects
- Project Co-ordinator’s salary - Local labourers and craftsmen- Safety equipment
- Tools and materials

Transport, Food & Accommodation
- Airport transfers - Busses, trains and boats - Internal flights - 3 meals a day
- Accommodation in good standard, family-run hostels, hotels and bunkhouses

Expedition Activities
- All activities included in itinerary - National Park fees and permits
- Payment to guides and porters

Venture Safety
- Public liability insurance - ATOL-bonding - Satellite communication - Major Incident Plan - Equipment: tents, first aid kits, radios

Recruitment, Marketing and PR
- VentureCo website - Website and print advertising - Travel shows and fairs
- Production of brochures, leaflets and DVDs - Presentations and open evenings

Administrative Overheads
- UK staff and leaders’ salaries - Office equipment - Office rent and bills - Auditors
- Company registration - Overseas recces and site visits

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