The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award · Spelthorne

Helping young people grow into confident, capable adults

Since 1999 we’ve supported young people aged 14–18 in Spelthorne through every section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – building skills, confidence and leadership along the way.

About the project

200+

young people worked with us in 2024/25

1999

the year we started – run by volunteers ever since

Bronze to Gold

support through every level of the Award

What we do

The whole Award – and more

Skills and Physical

Sport, creative arts and cooking on Thursday evenings help young people complete their Skills and Physical sections – and try something new.

About the project

Volunteering

From the Staines Duck Race to Santa Sleigh collections, our young people run real events for their community.

Volunteering with us

Young leaders

From 15, young people can train as peer leaders – helping run sessions and supporting expeditions. All our current staff started this way.

Find out more

Expeditions

Training and expeditions throughout the year at Bronze, Silver and Gold, with transport and equipment included.

See upcoming dates

Cost

Accessible to all

We keep costs as low as we can, and transport and equipment are included on expeditions.

If cost is a worry, talk to us in confidence. We always put taking part ahead of payment.

Payments and help with costs

Safe hands

Qualified and checked

Every member of staff is DBS-checked and safeguarding trained. Our volunteers give their time for free.

DBS-checked

Every member of staff has a DBS background check.

Safeguarding trained

All staff complete safeguarding training.

First aid and expedition qualified

Qualified first aiders and BEL-trained expedition leaders across the team.

Meet the team

Out and about

Ready to start your DofE?

Anyone can start the sign-up. A parent or carer will then confirm the details.

Ask us a question