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Since 1956, the DofE has empowered young people to discover lifelong self-belief.

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"DofE will, reduce reoffending. That's why we
do it. We’re trying to give them an opportunity to create better communities.”

Tom

DofE Leader at HMP Bronzefield

"DofE didn't change my life. DofE showed me how I could change my own life."

Poppy

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"The DofE is even more relevant today than it was in my day."

John

One of the first boys to receive the Gold Award in 1958

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