His Royal Highness Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh once said “Everyone has to have a sense of duty. A duty to society, to their family”. This belief resonates with me. Three years ago, I was very fortunate to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. It still has an impact on my life today. During my Gold Award, I was a meal-time volunteer at my local NHS trust, volunteered at the local Age UK Charity Shop and completed the John Muir Award Conservation Project in the Peak District. I also continued my music interests and playing the piano. After completing the Gold Award, I was inspired to continue these activities to this day. The resilience and determination I developed during the expedition on the beautiful Isle of Skye have equipped me for life. I met many interesting and inspiring people and made friends for life. The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award reinforced the importance of acknowledging my moral duty to show kindness, embrace diversity and inclusivity, treating others as we wish to be treated, stewardship of nature and the environment, and using my skills and attributes for the benefit of others, enabling everyone in society to thrive. I am immensely grateful to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.