Think Pacific

What Think Pacific does

Think Pacific Limited is a UK-based private social enterprise founded in 2009 that designs and delivers cultural immersion, volunteering, and internship programs in Fiji, Bali, and Thailand. The company targets university students, gap year participants, and recent graduates seeking experiential learning, personal development, and tangible community impact. Its core product portfolio includes 14-21 day expedition programs in Fiji (Ultimate Fiji, Village Immersion), specialized Bali tracks (Mental Health & Wellbeing, Engineering, Conservation, Health & Nursing, Ethical Business, Art & Culture), Thailand programs (Ultimate Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Discovery), and a Remote Internship Programme enabling virtual placements with Fijian organizations.

The company operates a dual-entity structure: Think Pacific Limited (the UK trading entity, registered in England and Wales, company number 05990751) and Think Pacific Foundation, a charitable arm registered in both England and Wales (Charity Number 1162190) and Fiji (Charity Number FJ989). The Foundation provides local oversight, accountability, and year-round charitable activities through 100+ annual staff including Fijian employees and university interns. Think Pacific holds MOU partnerships with the Fijian Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Fiji National Sports Commission, giving it institutional access unavailable to most foreign operators.

Revenue is generated primarily through participant expedition fees plus institutional funding from UK universities through the Turing Scheme. The pricing model is quote-based with a non-refundable £195 registration fee and full project fees due 8 weeks before departure. The go-to-market is sales-led, with online applications, telephone briefings, and direct bookings through the company website. University partnerships serve as a primary referral channel, with 100+ education partners worldwide including Cardiff University, University of Glasgow, Bournemouth University, and Australian universities (Deakin, Flinders, ANU).

Name

Think Pacific

Legal name

Think Pacific Limited

Website

https://thinkpacific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Think Pacific is a UK-based social enterprise founded in 2009 that delivers cultural immersion, volunteering, and internship programs in Fiji, Bali, and Thailand for university students, gap year participants, and graduates seeking experiential learning and community impact.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Immersion and Volunteer Travel Programs

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM), Faculty-Led Study Tours & Embedded Short Programs (Home Institution-Led) (EDAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Volunteer expeditions
• Cultural immersion programs
• International internships
• Gap year travel
• Regenerative travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Expedition/Program Fees: Participants pay expedition fees to join volunteer programs in Fiji, Bali, and Thailand. The fees cover accommodation, meals, in-country transport, project activities and support. Flights, insurance, visas, and personal spending are not included.
2. University Partnership Funding (Turing Scheme): Partnerships with UK universities through Turing Scheme provide funding for students to participate, bringing in institutional revenue streams alongside direct participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Think Pacific organizes and delivers 14–21 day immersive volunteer expeditions, specialized thematic programs, and remote internships in Fiji, Bali, and Thailand for students, gap year participants, and graduates. Programs cover community development, mental health, engineering, conservation, ethical business, and cultural exchange, and are delivered by locally led teams in partnership with Fijian government ministries and the company's own Fijian-registered charity.

Product overview

Think Pacific is an award-winning social enterprise providing immersive volunteering and internship programs across Fiji, Bali, and Thailand. The core offerings include expedition programs (14-21 days) in Fiji focused on village life and community development, specialized programs in Bali covering mental health, business, engineering, conservation and creative sectors, and newly launched Thailand programs in Chiang Mai. The Remote Internship Programme enables virtual participation with Fijian organizations. All programs are delivered in partnership with local governments and the Think Pacific Foundation charity, which funds sustainable development initiatives through participant fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiji Islands Expeditions Award-winning 14 to 21 day volunteer expeditions to remote Fijian villages including Village Immersion experiences and community development projects delivered in partnership with Fijian government ministries. Designed for students, gap year participants, and graduates seeking authentic cultural immersion.
• Bali Programs Immersive themed programs in Bali, Indonesia spanning Mental Health & Wellbeing, Ethical Business, Engineering, Conservation & Coral, Art Culture & Creativity, and Health & Nursing tracks. 14 and 21 day durations available.
• Thailand Programs Programs in Chiang Mai, Thailand including Ultimate Chiang Mai (21 days) and Chiang Mai Discovery (14 days) featuring Global Team Internships (GTIs) where participants collaborate with local social enterprises through consultancy-style group challenges.
• Remote Internship Programme Virtual internship program enabling international participants to complete career-specific work placements and contribute to sustainable development projects for Fijian government ministries, businesses, charities, and NGOs remotely. Supports Fiji's National Development Plan and UN SDGs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of participants reported projects increased their personal development
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fijian Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for education initiatives and school programs. Ministry oversees and directs volunteer projects to ensure alignment with national educational objectives.
• Fijian Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Towards a Healthy Fiji Islands Initiative. Think Pacific contributes to health promotion programs and community health workshops under ministry guidance.
• Fijian Ministry of Youth and SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore government partner for youth development programs. Ministry collaborates on project design and implementation to support Fiji's National Development Plan.
• The Fiji National Sports CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sports development initiatives and programs. Supports sports participation and youth development through volunteer coaching and sports programs.
• University of LeedsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner university. Students from University of Leeds participate in volunteer expeditions to Fiji through university-coordinated programs.
• Cardiff UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuring Scheme partner providing funding for students to join 4-week global work-based programmes. Projects include mental health initiatives, youth empowerment, sports development and community builds.
• Deakin University (Australia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual internship partner with students completing career-specific work placements and contributing to sustainable development projects for Fijian organizations.
• Flinders University (Australia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual internship partner with students contributing to Fiji partner organizations through remote work placements.
• Australian National UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual internship partner with students completing international development projects with Fijian organizations.
• Think Pacific Foundation (FIJI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiji-registered charitable trust (Charity Number FJ989) with Fijian trustees. Provides local oversight, accountability, and year-round charitable activities. Funds community development, training, and employment programs.
• National Employment Centre FijicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting employment initiatives and job creation for local Fijian youth through Think Pacific Foundation programs.
• Youth Champs 4 Mental HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Fijian charity partner for mental health initiatives. Collaborates on mental health education and suicide prevention programs in village communities.
• Ministry of Economy (Climate Change & International Cooperation Division)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner for climate change and international cooperation projects. Interns produce research and policy documents for the division.
• Diabetes FijiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth organization partner receiving support through virtual internship projects focused on wellness and health initiatives.
• The Pacific CommunitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional intergovernmental organization partnered for development projects supported by virtual intern contributions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GVI (Global Vision International): International volunteer and internship provider with university partnerships and programs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Competes directly in the structured-expedition and university-channel volunteer segment.
• Love Volunteers: Affordable volunteer abroad organisation operating in 30+ countries with similar short-duration programs targeting students and gap year travellers. Competes on price and program variety in the same target segment.
• Kaya Responsible Travel: Volunteer and internship placement organisation offering programs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America with a responsible-travel focus. Comparable positioning around ethical, structured placements and impact-led volunteer programs.
• Projects Abroad: One of the largest globally operating volunteer-abroad providers, offering structured volunteer and internship programs across multiple countries including Asia-Pacific. Directly comparable to Think Pacific's model of paid volunteer placements in partnership with local organisations.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): Global volunteer-travel platform with programs in dozens of destinations, including Bali and Thailand. Highly comparable in offering paid, short-duration volunteer programs to students and gap year participants, with similar application and fee structure.
• Raleigh International: Charity-led volunteer expedition provider sending young people on structured community development projects overseas. Highly comparable to Think Pacific's 'team-based expeditions to remote villages' model and youth development mission.
• Global Nomadic: Provider of international internships, volunteer programs, and gap year placements across multiple countries. Targets the same students, graduates, and gap year segments with similar program structure and duration.
• AFRICAimpact (African Impact): Africa-focused volunteer and internship provider with strong community-development and impact ethos. Comparable to Think Pacific in values, programme structure, and university partnerships, though geographically complementary rather than overlapping.

Broad incumbents

• Original Travel (Hostelworld Group): Established UK-based experiential and tailormade travel company targeting a higher-end, older demographic. Broader incumbent in the experiential travel category where Think Pacific operates, but with different customer profile and price point.

Emerging players

• Coral Reef Care / Marine Conservation Philippines: Specialist marine/conservation volunteer operator in Southeast Asia. Comparable to Think Pacific's Bali Conservation & Coral track; represents an emerging niche competitor that could expand into the broader regenerative-travel category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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