The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) enables a young person aged 14 - 24 to develop their mind, body and soul through a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities. Doing their DofE gives young people the opportunity to experience new activities or develop existing skills. There are three progressive levels of programme which when successfully completed lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. Young people create their own DofE programme by choosing a volunteering, physical and skills activity, going on an expedition and, for their Gold only, taking part in a  residential activity.

The Award was founded by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1956 and the programme is delivered in Oxfordshire under licence by Open Award Groups, schools, colleges and universities.

For more information about the Award visit www.dofe.org. To find out more about the award in Oxfordshire, contact us or visit www.oxfordshiredofe.org.uk.