Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Developing Your Skills For The Future

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Bendrigg Trust are proud to be an Approved Activity Provider of the award as granted by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

What is the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award?

There are 3 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 Award, please visit the DofE website.

Fully Inclusive & Accessible Courses At Bendrigg Trust

Bendrigg Trust specialises in the provision of outdoor activities for people with disabilities.

We take special pride in offering fully inclusive & accessible DofE courses to cater for people of all abilities.

Our experienced team can work with you to support and deliver the expedition & residential sections of your DofE Award.

Our accessible accommodation has aids such as ceiling mounted tracking hoists, shower beds, wet rooms and profile beds. Please see our virtual tour: Bendrigg Trust (360imagery.co.uk)

Please get in touch via our Contact Form or by calling Beth 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 accomodation

• all safety and specialist equipment

• all group equipment supplied including cooking stoves, tents, rucksacks, roll mats, maps & 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.

2025 Courses & Prices:

SILVER OPEN ‘BACK TO BACK’ PRACTICE & QUALIFYING EXPEDITION

(6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS) MONDAY 14TH – SATURDAY 19TH APRIL 2025

Price per participant £683 / Price per carer (if needed) £342

GOLD OPEN TRAINING AND PRACTICE EXPEDITION

(5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS) MONDAY 14TH – FRIDAY 18TH APRIL 2025

Price per participant £527 / Price per carer (if needed) £263

GOLD RESIDENTIAL

(5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS)

SATURDAY 26TH – WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY 2025

Price per participant £599 / Price per carer (if needed) £299

GOLD OPEN QUALIFYING EXPEDITION

(5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS) MONDAY 8TH – FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Price per participant £649 / Price per carer (if needed) £324

For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Beth on 01539 723 766 or contact us via email on bookings@bendrigg.org.uk