Hyundai’s Great British School Trip scheme aims to help extra 210,000 children

Since it began in 2022, The Hyundai Great British School Trip scheme has enabled more than 165,000 children to go on school trips across the UK, according to the car manufacturer. 

It comes as a survey reveals that parents have said they are struggling to pay for their child to attend certain school trips. Hyundai wants to give more children the chance to take part in experiences that might otherwise be out of reach.

According to the survey by Hyundai, two in three parents (67%) admit they feel guilty when their child misses out because of money and 65% wish they could afford to send their children on more trips.

But yet, parents recognise the impact that school trips and learning outside the classroom experiences have on their children with 94% saying trips have a positive impact on children’s wellbeing.

Now entering its fourth year, The Hyundai Great British School Trip continues with its mission to ensure cost is never the reason a child misses out.

How does the Great British School Trip work?

Bursaries are available to all UK schools and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Priority is given to those who have more than 40% of their pupils receiving free school meals.

Schools can apply hereand will be asked a few questions before being able to access all the website content and apply for a bursary.

Ashley Andrew, president of Hyundai Motor & Genesis UK, said, “School trips shouldn’t be a luxury, but for many families across the UK that’s exactly what they’ve become. So many of us remember the buzz of going on a school trip and carry those fond memories well into adulthood.

“Too many children today are missing out, which is why the Hyundai Great British School Trip bursaries exist: to remove the barriers and give every child the chance to share in those experiences.”