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blog20.01.2025

Finding a low-cost DofE Gold Residential

From volunteering to help at a summer camp for children with disabilities to producing a film in a week, there are over 140 DofE Approved Activity Providers (AAP) which offer options ...

story13.01.2025

How Ryan creates vital opportunities for young people in north Liverpool

Ryan was a 16-year-old youth worker when he set up the Sports Alive charity, to combat a lack of provisions for the young people in his area. He believes running ...

news06.01.2025

Teen who used her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as lifeline for herself and others during her own cancer treatment recognised by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace

An inspirational 14-year-old who used her cancer diagnosis as a springboard to support other young patients has been recognised by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and a host of ...

blog15.10.2024

How DofE Youth Ambassadors are embracing their cultural heritage

In a world that is increasingly connected, cultural heritage remains a key source of identity and pride for young people. For DofE Youth Ambassadors, Tolu and Katrina, embracing their diverse ...

news17.10.2024

DofE participants from Richmond School and Sixth Form College welcome Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak

Young people from Richmond School and Sixth Form College welcomed Rishi Sunak MP who shared the positive impact that doing their DofE has had on them. The MP for Richmond ...

news14.10.2024

Leading youth organisations to explore links between enrichment and school attendance in response to ‘absence epidemic’

NCS Trust (National Citizen Service), The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and the Centre for Young Lives (CfYL) have partnered to explore the evidence linking participation in enrichment activities ...

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blog07.10.2024

The black leaders inspiring DofE Youth Ambassadors

Black History Month is not only a time to honour the contributions of black leaders throughout history, but also to reflect on how their legacies continue to inspire and shape ...

A group of five men are gathered in a gymnasium. One man in a wheelchair is holding a sports ball, while another man, standing beside him, is wearing a sports jersey. Two other men in suits are engaged in conversation with them, and a fifth man, dressed in a blazer, is smiling and interacting with the group. Behind them, there are banners promoting

news03.10.2024

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh meets young people in Armagh to celebrate 25 years of the groundbreaking Joint Award Initiative

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has today visited Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the pioneering Joint Award Initiative (JAI) – hearing from young people and thanking volunteers whose ...

Jon Watts stands in a modern kitchen wearing a blue apron over a white t-shirt. He is positioned behind a stovetop, where a pan filled with colourful sautéed vegetables is cooking. On the countertop, there are various fresh ingredients including a red bell pepper, lemon, and herbs, along with a bottle of olive oil and some utensils. The background features a light-colored wall, minimalistic decor, and a few kitchen items like bowls and jars, adding to the bright and inviting atmosphere.

story29.08.2024

How learning to cook in prison for his DofE led Jon to writing his first cookbook

Image credit: Jonathan Gregson As one of the first people in custody to achieve his Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE Awards, Jon’s journey from a Young Offenders Institution to ...

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