Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Developing your skills for the future
Bendrigg are proud to be an Approved Activity Provider of the award as granted by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
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What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
There are three progressive levels of programmes which, when successfully completed lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
Each programme consists of the following sections outlined below:
- Volunteering
- Physical
- Skills
- Expedition
- Residential (Gold Only)
For more general information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, please visit the DofE website.
Fully inclusive and accessible courses at Bendrigg
Bendrigg specialises in the provision of outdoor activities for people with disabilities.
We take special pride in offering fully inclusive and accessible DofE courses to cater for people of all abilities.
Our experienced team can work with you to support and deliver the expedition and residential sections of your DofE Award.
Our accessible accommodation has aids such as:
- Ceiling mounted tracking hoists
- Shower beds
- Wet rooms
- Profile beds
Please get in touch via our contact form or by calling us on 01539 723766.
Expeditions
Our highly trained staff are on hand to help you through your DofE expeditions, whether it is the training, practice or qualifying expedition.
Here at Bendrigg we have the specialist equipment to ensure you are able to complete your DofE award to the very best of your ability. We can provide:
- Expeditions via foot, wheelchair, canoe or a combination of all
- Accommodation can be either camping with specialist equipment or wheelchair accessible accommodation
- All safety and specialist equipment
- All group equipment including cooking stoves, tents, rucksacks, roll mats, maps and compasses and first aid kit
- Supervision throughout the training and expeditions
- Accredited assessors
- Support with the variation and green forms
- Experienced staff
Residentials
The residential section of your Gold DofE Award requires you to spend 5 days, 4 nights away from home and in an unfamiliar environment. As an Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we can provide an unforgettable Gold DofE residential experience here at Bendrigg.
The residential is open to all DofE Gold participants of all abilities, including those with additional support needs.
Please note, although it is acceptable to know a few of the others taking part in this course, the vast majority should not be people already known to the participant.
Courses, dates and prices
If you're interested in one of our Duke of Edinburgh courses take a look at our below availability. All prices quoted below are subsidised by our own fundraising efforts. If you cannot afford these prices, then please get in touch with the team who will be able to provide details of additional sponsorship we may be able to offer. We don't want price to be a barrier to inclusion so we will always do out best to accommodate sponsorship requests.
Silver open 'back to back' practice and qualifying expedition
- Mon 14th - Sat 19th Apr 2025
- 5 nights
Places available
- Participant - £683
- Carer - £342
Gold open training and practice expedition
- Mon 14th – Fri 18th Apr 2025
- 4 nights
Places available
- Participant - £527
- Carer - £263
Gold residential
- Sat 26th – Wed 30th July 2025
- 4 nights
Places available
- Participant - £599
- Carer - £299
Gold open qualifying expedition
- Mon 8th – Fri 12th Sept 2025
- 4 nights
Places available
- Participant - £649
- Carer - £324
