Help transform the lives of young people

Today's world is facing unprecedented challenge and change

The effects of COVID-19 have been sudden and will be felt far and wide for many years to come. And for the UK’s young people, this pandemic not only affects their lives now, but will impact fundamentally the world they will inherit.

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DofE Dragon Boat Race

DofE Dragon Boat Race

20 Jun 2025

Get your team together and paddle your way to victory in the first Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity Dragon Boat Race!
DofE Wing Walk Challenge 2025

DofE Wing Walk Challenge 2025

17 Jul 2025

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Take to the skies for this once in a lifetime experience to support the DofE charity
Cardiff Half Marathon 2025

Cardiff Half Marathon 2025

5 Oct 2025

Manchester

Join Team DofE in the largest mass participation event in Wales and one of the largest half marathons in Europe, the Cardiff Half Marathon!
Manchester Half Marathon 2025

Manchester Half Marathon 2025

12 Oct 2025

Manchester

Join Team DofE in the biggest and best half marathon's in the North West, the Manchester Half Marathon 2025!
Royal Parks Half 2025

Royal Parks Half 2025

12 Oct 2025

London

Join team DofE in one of London's biggest and best half marathons.

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DofE Benefits

We want every young person in the UK to get the benefit of a DofE programme as they transition to their new world

To improve their mental and
physical health

To increase their job prospects

To help them play an active role in restoring their communities

Transform the lives of young people

We want those young people who face barriers to not get left behind, to use the DofE as a scaffold to enhance their skills and level the playing field. With more than 60 years’ experience helping young people transform their worlds, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is more relevant than ever – and ready to help.

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