BASET (The Britain-Australia
Society Education Trust)
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Changing Young People’s Lives
BASET is a UK-based charity that exists to unlock potential in talented young people from the United Kingdom and Australia - giving them opportunities that would otherwise be beyond their reach.
Through targeted education, travel and career awards, BASET enables recipients to develop skills, confidence and a global outlook that can shape the direction of their lives. At the same time, strengthening long-standing UK–Australia ties through meaningful exchange and partnership.
OUR AWARDS
Endeavour Heritage Awards
These awards support emerging young artists and conservators to undertake specialist heritage and traditional craft training in the UK or Australia, creating opportunities that otherwise would not have been possible and where such training is unavailable in their home country. Industries include architectural stone carving, gilding, musical instrument making, and the conservation of historic books and manuscripts.
After completing their education, our award recipients take the skills they have learnt back home to both preserve heritage themselves and train others in their craft.
Pioneer School Awards
UK secondary school students attend school in Australia for four to six weeks during the UK summer holidays, following the Australian curriculum and living with host families or in boarding accommodation. For many, this is their first opportunity to travel internationally, an experience that otherwise would not have been possible. Students return with increased confidence, independence and ambition, while partner schools benefit from genuine educational exchange.
Endeavour Career Skills Awards
Launched in 2023, these awards fund specialist career placements for British and Australian young adults, creating opportunities that otherwise would not have been possible in industries where hands-on experience is essential but often inaccessible. Placements have included thoroughbred racing in the UK and Australia, and viticulture and winemaking in the Hunter Valley, providing award winners with practical skills, industry mentoring and clear pathways into employment.
For further information on our awards, please contact baset@britain-australia.org.uk
SUPPORT US
Making a donation
BASET is a registered charity, run by a Board of trustees with support from The Britain-Australia Society. Every year, we rely on the generosity of our community of donors, partners and friends to sustain our awards programme.
To make a donation to support our work, please click the link below or contact our us at baset@britain-australia.org.uk or on +44 (0) 20 7630 1075.
Our Educational Partners
We partner with a wide range of educational institutions and organisations in Britain and Australia. If you work for an organisation which is interested in joining our network and participating in our award programme, please contact baset@britain-australia.org.uk.
Volunteering for BASET
We are seeking experienced, motivated and passionate people from Britain and Australia to join a mentoring network to support our award recipients as they enter careers in a wide range of industries, fields and trades. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact baset@britain-australia.org.uk.
OUR TRUSTEES
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Patron
The Hon George Brandis KC
The Australian High Commissioner (2018 - 2022), Professor The Honourable George Brandis KC, is our Patron. We are thrilled to have his endorsement.
'Never before has there been a better time to strengthen the links between Britain and Australia. BASET is doing just that with the opportunities it gives our young people through the power of education and travel.' – The Hon. George Brandis KC
President
Currently vacant
Vice Presidents
The Rt Hon The Lord Hague of Richmond PC
The Rt Hon The Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke PC
Trustees
Greg Mulley (Chair)
Charles Benson
Carl Bridge
Gavin Davis
Pauline Lyle-Smith
John May
Keith Newton
Kate O'Neill
Alison Payne
Operations Manager
Jane Steggall
NEWS & UPDATES
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Season’s Greetings
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to share a few updates from BASET and to thank you all for your ongoing interest and support...
An Exciting Future
BASET’s last newsletter was in December 2024 at the end of our 10th anniversary year. So we were able to look back at a year in which we celebrated that first decade...
BASET - 10 years on and still going strong
As 2024 draws to a close we can look back on a significant year of progress for BASET. It was 10 years ago that BASET was launched as a new charity which aims to provide opportunity for the next generation of young people from Britain and Australia...
Sir Christopher Benson OAM DL, President of BASET
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our President, Sir Christopher Benson, who passed away peacefully on Sunday 21 January 2024 at the age of 90 years...
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