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The popularity of the DofE continues to grow. Participation in DofE programmes and the number of Awards achieved has grown every year since 1956. Today over 275,000 young people take part in DofE programmes in groups which are run in over 11,000 DofE centres throughout the UK.

Centres range from youth clubs and schools to voluntary organisation meeting places, businesses and Young Offenders Institution. Every DofE centre is authorised by a licensed DofE Operating Authority which can be local authorities, schools, voluntary organisations etc.

CURRENT STATISTICS (08/09)

Participants:	275,000 (over 30,000 of whom are experiencing significant disadvantage)
New starters:	182,447
Awards achieved: Bronze: Silver: Gold:	71,224 46,466 17,681 7,077
Operating Authorities:	400
DofE centres:	over 11,000
Leaders/volunteers:	over 50,000
Social value of young people’s volunteering activities:	over £18.5 million

our policy work

DofE programmes meet many of today's government agendas. Read about our work and download policy briefings.

Our history

We’ve achieved so much since 1956. Read about how it all started and how the DofE has developed into a leading youth charity.

Accreditations

The DofE Charity works with many leading youth organisations and other charities. Find out more.

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