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About The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Since we began in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has been dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds.
With the widest reach of any UK youth charity, 275,000 young people (30,000 are from disadvantaged backgrounds) undertake inspiring DofE programmes to achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Awards every year.
To date we have helped 4 million people in the UK and, thanks to over 120 sister organisations, 2 million internationally.  Our commitment, efforts and results were recognised in 2006, during our 50th Anniversary, when her Majesty the Queen granted us Royal Charter status.
This section of our site will tell you more about us, our history, principles, approach and achievements; you may even find your next career move here!
As a Charity we rely on the generosity of people and organisations to continue with our work.  If you would be interested in helping us please click here
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a Registered Charity No: 1072490, and in Scotland No: SC038254,
and a Royal Charter Corporation No: RC000806


Registered Office: Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor Berks SL4 1EU

Our mission

To inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Find out more about our Patron and Founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.
DofE programmes

What young people do to achieve an Award.

Benefits & Impact
What young people really gain from doing their DofE.
Policy
Find out how we can help you meet government agendas.
The facts
Over 275,000 young people taking part...find out more.
Join the team
Want to join a team that's leading the way in youth development?  Click here to find job opportunities with the DofE Charity and our partner organisations.