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As a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we are experts in exceptional outdoor experiences.

Our 'Open' programmes enable you to achievement through your DofE Award.

Open DofE expeditions are designed for young people who are not able to join an established group or take part in their schools/groups dates. Through joining an Open expedition you will meet with other motivated young people focused on completing their award.

Completing your DofE Award will help you develop the skills and attitudes needed to become more rounded, confident adult.

These are qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So when a you pursue your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, you’re investing in your future.

You will develop in so many areas as you work through your DofE Award:

Self-belief and self-confidence
A sense of identity
Initiative and a sense of responsibility
A real awareness of their strengths
New talents and abilities
The ability to plan and use time effectively
Learning from and giving to others in the community
Forming new friendships
Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
Leadership and teamworking skills.

What DofE Expeditions are available?

DofE Open Gold Expeditions

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Take a look at what other people say...

Your support, knowledge and guidance was fantastic and I definitely would not have survived the week without it! I’m sure it’s not always easy to deal with grumpy and over tired adults, but your time and dedication is really appreciated!

Christie McLennan
Open Expedition Participant - Duke of Edinburgh's Award

What an amazing team. Whenever spirits were low you appeared as if by magic to encourage and support the team. You took the right steps to ensure our safety during shocking weather and make sure we were safe and well. Couldn’t ask for a better team and 'Your Adventure in Safe Hands’ the perfect motto for a great adventure company.

DofE Expedition participant
Open Gold Expedition - Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Your Adventure in Safe Hands

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Posted 11th March

5 Ways to Wellbeing for young people: What if mental health was built into adventure?

Category: DofE Advice and Guidance

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is often celebrated for building resilience, teamwork and independence. But look a little closer, and something deeper emerges. Its structure aligns remarkably well with the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Take Notice, Learn, Move and Give. In short, what if we stopped seeing DofE as just an award and started recognising it as a powerful framework for preventative mental health? We caught up with Grace Knill to hear why adventure and mental health go hand in hand.

Posted 11th March

"No Phone? No Way!" The Double Edge Sword of phones on DofE expeditions

Category: DofE Advice and Guidance

According to Ofcom, 99% of children will own a mobile phone by age 11 and 98% of 16-24 year olds will own a smartphone. Teenagers average 3-6 hours of screen time each day with 12-15 year olds having a focus on social sites, primarily TikTok and Snapchat. As a DofE expedition provider, it is easy to see the difficulties when we ask young people to take themselves away from their phones and go offline for a few days. Can DofE expeditions balance the double edged sword that is phone technology to help more young people experience the outdoors?