Wherever you’re at, whatever else you’ve done up until now, if you’re between 14-24, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is for you. This is for the gamers, skaters, bikers and bakers. The dress-makers, film-makers and change-makers. The just-out-of-bedders, wheelchair-racers, dancers, DJs and none-of-the-abovers.

Whoever you are, this is you and your friends sharing amazing experiences, having fun and just maybe changing your futures along the way. The DofE helps to turn the things you love, and the things you’ve always wanted to try, into powerful lifelong skills that can help you get a job, change your community and take on anything life throws your way. And yes, there’s going to be a bit of camping involved.  

Whatever you’re into, get into DofE.

Activities

Do DofE your way. Information on the Award sections and how to design your personal activity programme.

Award achievement

A DofE Award is not just a prestigious Award much desired by colleges, universities, and employers. It’s recognition of the huge effort you’ve put in to doing it, the people you’ve helped and the skills you’ve learnt along the way. Be proud. You’re an Achiever!

Parents and carers

Your child’s life-changing journey is your journey too. Ideas and information on how best to support someone doing their DofE.

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Basic information and FAQs

Everything you need to know about doing your DofE – Award levels, costs, timings, and practical advice on how to get started.

Opportunity Finder

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