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HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (right) stands next to Sir Tom Farmer (left) in a richly decorated room with ornate gold details, a large mirror, and antique furnishings in the background. Both men are dressed in formal suits and smiling slightly at the camera.

news14.05.2025

Remembering Sir Tom Farmer, DofE’s former Chair of Trustees

Everyone at the DofE is saddened to learn of the death of Sir Tom Farmer, our former Chair of Trustees. Sir Tom was a passionate champion of the DofE for ...

Alex Scott MBE and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on the West Terrace at Buckingham Palace.

news09.05.2025

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh welcomes 8,000 Gold DofE Award holders to Buckingham Palace – recognising their incredible achievement

Around 2,000 DofE Gold Award holders were guests of honour in the Buckingham Palace Garden this morning for the first of four very special events to mark their achievements. The celebrations, ...

David Love, dressed in an orange outdoor jacket and sitting on grassy terrain in a mountainous area, shares his meal with a curious, fluffy black and white pony. A green tent is visible in the background among rocky hills and misty peaks, suggesting a camping trip in a remote, scenic location.

blog07.05.2025

5 tips for cooking on your DofE expedition

Food can make or break any adventure, it’s not just about fuelling your body, and with a little forward planning, you can save weight, time, and money while boosting ...

A young man wearing a bright yellow t-shirt with the text

news06.05.2025

Another record-breaking year as more than 342,000 young people start their DofE in 2024-25

More than 342,000 young people across the UK started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journey last year, as the DofE’s work to widen access and remove barriers to participation ...

Evan is wearing a red, traditional Chinese shirt, holding a poster that says Happy Lunar New Year in Chinese.

blog13.05.2025

Connecting with community boosted Evan’s mental wellbeing

Through doing his DofE, UK Youth Ambassador Evan has noticed a huge difference in his wellbeing. He tells us all about beneficial it has been to get involved with his ...

A young person in a blue school uniform reading a book standing next to a library shelf.

blog01.05.2025

Eight tips to beat exam stress

Exam season can be stressful. You’re feeling under pressure to memorise everything you’ve learnt – spending hours at home or in the library to revise, panicking that there’s ...

Danny standing outside smiling and facing the camera.

story18.04.2025

Danny thinks outside the box for his students’ Gold DofE Residential

Danny, DofE Manager at Firwood School in Bolton, is determined to find a way for his students to do every section of their DofE Awards. His Residentials challenge students to ...

Jon Watts stands in a modern kitchen wearing a blue apron over a white t-shirt. He is positioned behind a stovetop, where a pan filled with colourful sautéed vegetables is cooking. On the countertop, there are various fresh ingredients including a red bell pepper, lemon, and herbs, along with a bottle of olive oil and some utensils. The background features a light-colored wall, minimalistic decor, and a few kitchen items like bowls and jars, adding to the bright and inviting atmosphere.

story13.05.2025

How learning to cook in prison for his DofE led Jon to writing his first cookbook

As one of the first people in custody to achieve his Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE Awards, Jon’s journey from a Young Offenders Institution to becoming a professional chef ...

A group of people is walking in a forested area. One person is being pushed in a specialized wheelchair by another, both smiling and laughing. The surrounding trees create a lush, green backdrop, and other individuals can be seen in the background, also using similar wheelchairs.

story15.04.2025

Headteacher Shivaun praises “life changing” funding for specialist equipment

Funding to buy accessible equipment has been “life changing” for students at Sherbourne Fields School in Coventry, says headteacher Shivaun. With support from Tobbells funding, Sherbourne Fields has bought specialist ...

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