Accreditations,
Partnerships & Awards
We’re proud to work with a range of organisations that recognise and help us maintain our high safety, social, and environmental standards.
If you’re looking for an ethical volunteer organisation, these are proof of our long-term, locally-led impact. Similarly, we have a number of “approval-ready” certifications if you need a vetted school trip or group provider.
These partnerships offer some great benefits for you too. Let’s explore them below.
Quality & Safety
Certified B Corporation
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 May 2026, there were approximately 10,540 B Corps globally, with just 86 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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteer Group Alliance
The Volunteer Groups Alliance (VGA) is a global NGO bringing together a coalition of nearly 100 organisations and networks working in more than 150 countries that contribute to sustainable development through volunteering in all its forms.
VGA’s mission is to promote and highlight the contribution of volunteers in delivering the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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 four specialisms:
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Wildlife Conservation)
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Global Citizenship)
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Marine Conservation)
- Diploma in International Volunteering (Global Health)
Student Educational Travel Organisation (SETO)
Booking an educational trip through a SETO (Student Educational Travel Organisation) certified tour operator provides consumers—primarily schools, teachers, parents, and students—with essential protections and benefits.
As the primary industry body for student travel in Australia, SETO establishes an ecosystem built on accountability, risk management, and rigorous standards.
Unlike generic travel agencies, SETO tour operators are dedicated specialists in experiential learning outside the classroom.
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)
- TeenLife
- 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 reviews
Trustpilot
We ask everyone who travels with us to review their experience on Trustpilot.
Because it’s completely free for consumers, it’s a quick, simple way to share feedback and read genuine stories from other participants.
For us, Trustpilot is invaluable. It’s widely recognised, trusted, and gives us the unbiased feedback we need to constantly improve.
Displaying our “Excellent” Trust Score directly on our website lets future travellers instantly gauge our reputation and see our commitment to great customer service.
Most importantly, it’s a brilliant resource if you’re planning a trip, helping you make an informed decision based on real experiences.