The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people, regardless of gender, background or ability. 

 

It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.

  

Anyone aged between 14 and 24 can do a programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  There are four sections at Bronze & Silver level and five at Gold:

• Bronze (for those aged 14 and over)

• Silver (for those aged 15 and over)

• Gold (for those aged 16 and over)

 

DofE Programmes

With assistance from DofE Leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas:

• Volunteering (undertaking service to individuals or the community)

• Physical (improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities)

• Skills (developing practical and social skills and personal interests)

• Expedition (planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.)

• At Gold level, participants must do an additional fifth Residential section, which involves staying and working away from home doing a shared activity.