Asda - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (2024)

FAQs

Asda - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award? ›

Asda is proud to support the DofE to help ensure young people like you are ready for the world of work, with a number of Award holders working across the business in a range of jobs. As one of Britain's biggest and best-known retailers, Asda serves more than 20 million customers every week.

When your child does their DofE programme they'll develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults. Qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So when you support your child's pursuit of their Duke of Edinburgh's Award, you're investing in their future.

Communication, team working, problem solving and composure under pressure are huge attributes to potential employers so be sure to include these too. Employers will recognise the DofE Award so these elements should be included on your CV.

Current fees (as of 1 April 2024): Bronze Award – £38 (Welcome Pack cost: £28, HCC Admin fee: £10) Silver Award – £38 (Welcome Pack cost: £28, HCC Admin fee: £10) Gold Award – £45 (Welcome Pack cost: £35, HCC Admin fee: £10)

There may be additional costs for activities and Licensed Organisations that run the DofE, such as schools, may add a small fee to cover administration costs etc. If a school, club or other operator charges you more than this, it is because they include additional costs to them, such as transport or expedition etc.

Participants need to be 14 for bronze level, 15 for silver and 16 – 24yrs for the gold level. It is a rigorous, challenging award and hard work, with strong commitment required to complete all levels. Having said that you can just 'go for gold' if preferred, which seems to be a popular route today.

Over 6 million young people in the UK have taken part in the DofE in the UK since 1956 (8 million worldwide). The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a member of the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS).

The DofE operates a social franchising model. Organisations pay a licence fee to deliver the DofE to the young people they work with, and participants pay a small participation fee.

They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity. Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location.

Do universities care about Duke of Edinburgh Award? ›

The Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award is all about personal development and growth. Universities love to see students who are self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient. This award proves that you're all that and more!

It's open to girls and young women aged 14 to 24 or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14. Girlguiding has joined forces with DofE so you can complete this fantastic challenge as part of your guiding experience.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, GCVO, CD, ADC (Edward Antony Richard Louis; born 10 March 1964) is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the youngest sibling of King Charles III.

The current holder, Prince Edward, was created duke in 2023 on his 59th birthday by his eldest brother, King Charles III, who formerly held the title.

Once your Gold Award has been approved by your Licensed Organisation and your DofE Regional/ Country office, you'll automatically be added to the invitation list to attend an event at your chosen location.

The Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award is all about personal development and growth. Universities love to see students who are self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient. This award proves that you're all that and more!

In the Oxbridge process, music, sport, drama and DofE are entirely irrelevant unless central to your subject – only skill sets relating to that listed in each individual subject criteria that will have any bearing on the application.

The Duke of Ed gives you the chance to express your passions and get yourself ready and energised for the world through a variety of exciting and challenging experiences like adventure, sports, and volunteering to help worthy causes that really mean something to you.