What The Mighty Roar does

The Mighty Roar Project Ltd is a UK-based, privately-held volunteer-abroad organiser founded in 2017 and registered in England (Company No. 10832092), with its operating headquarters in Ashford, Kent. The company brokers structured volunteer placements across 19 destinations on four continents, organised into 12 programme categories including wildlife conservation, marine and diving, medical electives, childcare, teaching, mental health, multi-destination, and age-targeted offerings for under-18s, over-50s, families, and Christmas-season cohorts. Programme durations range from 1 to 24 weeks, and 94% of participants travel solo.

The core technology footprint is operational rather than proprietary: a self-serve website with a 6-step application flow, Stripe payment processing, Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection, a post-booking My Trip portal, Zoom/Calendly for sales calls, and multilingual support across GBP, USD, EUR, and AUD currencies. The company does not operate a mobile app and does not disclose any AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, with bookings supported by a UK-based sales team and 24/7 in-country coordinators in destinations such as Sri Lanka, Bali, Tanzania, Ghana, India, Thailand, Kenya, Greece, Vietnam, and South Africa.

Revenue is generated primarily from programme fees (e.g., £1,140-£2,020 for multi-week Africa/Asia programmes, €380-€1,280 for Peru projects) plus a mandatory, non-refundable registration fee (£199 UK / $249 US / €229 EU). Ancillary streams include an optional flexibility add-on called Roar Reserve ($95/€55), commission on a partnered Level 3 TEFL course (£10 per sale), affiliate revenue from Airalo eSIM (10% discount channel), and travel-insurance commission via battleface as an FCA-authorised Appointed Representative. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across gap-year solo travellers, university students, wildlife enthusiasts, families, over-50s, under-18s, and medical professionals, with all revenue derived from individual placements rather than enterprise contracts.

Name

The Mighty Roar

Legal name

The Mighty Roar Project Ltd

Website

https://themightyroar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Mighty Roar is a UK-based, privately-held volunteer-abroad organiser that brokers structured 1-24 week placements across 19 destinations in wildlife, marine, medical, childcare, teaching, and age-targeted programmes, serving primarily individual gap-year and solo travellers via a direct-to-consumer website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Abroad Programs

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI), Wellness, Spa & Retreat Travel Agencies (THAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Volunteer abroad programs
• Wildlife conservation projects
• Marine conservation volunteering
• International volunteer travel
• Ethical volunteer tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Programme Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from programme fees charged to volunteers for participating in structured volunteer abroad projects. Programme fees vary by destination and duration, starting from approximately €380 for Peru Monkey Rescue Centre up to €1,280 for Peru Wildlife Veterinary Care. Fees typically include accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and in-country support.
2. Registration Fees: Upfront registration fee charged per person to secure a placement: £199 for UK, $249 for US, €229 for EU. This is a mandatory non-refundable fee (unless application is rejected) paid during the application process via Stripe.
3. Travel Insurance: Partnership with battleface to offer travel insurance specifically designed for volunteers. Insurance is mandatory and sold as an optional extra during application or through the My Trip account. Pricing ranges from £44 (1 week comprehensive) to £876 (24 weeks comprehensive).
4. Roar Reserve: Optional flexibility add-on priced at $95 (USD), €55 (EU), providing up to three free amendments and protection of registration fee for up to two years if placement is cancelled. Can only be purchased during initial application.
5. Online TEFL Course: Level 3 TEFL Course (120 hours) offered through a partnership for £139, providing volunteers with internationally recognized teaching qualification. The Mighty Roar receives £10 commission per course sold.
6. eSIM Partnership Revenue: Partnership with Airalo for eSIM services. The Mighty Roar receives affiliate commission (10% discount offered to volunteers through referral link).
7. Weekend Trips: Optional organized weekend trips available for volunteers during their placements, offered as an add-on during application or through My Trip account.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Mighty Roar sells structured, all-inclusive volunteer abroad programmes ranging from 1 to 24 weeks across 19 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Core categories include wildlife conservation, marine & diving, medical electives, childcare, teaching, travel & volunteer combinations, multi-destination trips, mental health, and age-tailored projects (under 18, over 50s, family, Christmas). Programme fees bundle accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and 24/7 in-country support, with a mandatory upfront registration fee per person and optional add-ons such as travel insurance, eSIMs, Roar Reserve flexibility protection, and an online TEFL course.

Product overview

The Mighty Roar is a volunteer abroad organization offering structured and affordable programs across 19 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. The core offering consists of 12 volunteer program types including Wildlife, Marine & Diving, Medical, Childcare, Teaching, Travel & Volunteer, Multi-Destination, Mental Health, Under 18, Over 50's, Family, and Christmas Projects. These programs are complemented by value-added services including Roar Reserve (flexibility protection), Travel Insurance (via battleface partnership), eSIMs (via Airalo partnership), Flight Assistance, and TEFL Course certification. The company differentiates through 100% ethical wildlife and marine projects with UK-based and in-country support teams, operating since 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Projects
• Marine & Diving Projects
• Medical Projects
• Childcare Projects
• Teaching Projects
• Travel & Volunteer Experiences
• Multi-Destination Experiences
• Mental Health Projects
• Under 18 Projects
• Over 50's Projects (TMR+)
• Family Projects
• Christmas Projects
• Roar Reserve
• Travel Insurance
• eSIMs (Airalo)
• Online TEFL Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 58,000+ volunteer hours contributed over 12 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• battlefacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with battleface Insurance Services Limited to provide affordable, comprehensive travel insurance specifically designed for The Mighty Roar volunteers. The company is an Appointed Representative of battleface, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 774757). Two policy types offered: Comprehensive (standard volunteering) and Close Encounter (required for wildlife sanctuary projects).
• AiralominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Airalo, the world's leading eSIM provider, to offer digital SIM cards for volunteers. TMR volunteers receive exclusive 10% discount on data plans. Airalo covers 200+ countries including all TMR volunteer destinations.
• TEFL Course ProviderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with a TEFL course provider to offer Level 3 (120-hour) online TEFL qualification for £139. Course is Ofqual regulated and internationally recognized. The Mighty Roar receives £10 commission per course sold, with volunteers getting £10 off the standard price.
• GoGetFundingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with GoGetFunding, an online crowdfunding website, to help volunteers raise funds for their trips. The Mighty Roar recommends this platform to volunteers who need financial assistance, citing lower processing fees compared to other organisations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoEco: GoEco positions itself as a top-rated eco-volunteer and conservation organization offering programmes in wildlife, marine, and community development. Directly comparable to TMR on ethical-wildlife positioning, conservation focus, and online booking model.
• Plan My Gap Year: Plan My Gap Year is a UK-based gap-year volunteer specialist offering structured programmes in wildlife, teaching, and community projects. Comparable to The Mighty Roar on customer demographic (gap year students), pricing structure, and Trustpilot-driven GTM.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): IVHQ is the world's largest volunteer abroad company, placing 150,000+ volunteers across 40+ destinations. Directly comparable to The Mighty Roar in core programme structure (wildlife, teaching, medical, childcare) and target customers (solo gap-year travelers and students), with similar fee-based pricing and online application flow.
• Frontier (Frontier Conservation): Frontier is a UK-based conservation volunteer organization running wildlife, marine, and community projects across multiple continents. Directly comparable to TMR on conservation focus, UK regulatory positioning, and structured multi-week programmes.
• Projects Abroad: Projects Abroad is a UK-based volunteer abroad operator offering structured programmes across 30+ countries with strong medical, teaching, and conservation focus. Highly comparable in regulatory positioning (UK-registered), programme structure, and target demographic to The Mighty Roar.
• Volunteering Solutions: Volunteering Solutions is a global volunteer abroad provider with programmes across 25+ countries. Comparable to The Mighty Roar in offering wildlife, medical, teaching, and childcare programmes, plus similar fee-based one-time payment model and India-based operations.
• Maximo Nivel: Maximo Nivel runs volunteer and study abroad programmes in Latin America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru). Comparable to TMR on Peru programmes specifically, plus similar teaching and wildlife offerings and solo-traveler appeal.
• LoveVolunteer: LoveVolunteer offers affordable volunteer programmes across 30+ countries with similar categories (wildlife, teaching, medical). Directly comparable in pricing tier, customer segments, and digital-first direct-to-consumer model.
• GVI (Global Vision International): GVI runs structured, fee-based volunteer programmes in wildlife conservation, marine, and community development across 15+ destinations. Comparable to The Mighty Roar on ethical positioning, conservation focus, and solo-traveler appeal.

Emerging players

• Global Nomadic: Global Nomadic is a smaller, niche volunteer placement specialist focused on ethical placements in fewer destinations. Comparable to TMR as an emerging competitor in the structured-volunteer segment with similar solo-traveler target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/the_mighty_roar

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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