Are you a Scout, Explorer Scout, Young Leader, Network Scout or Leader under 25 who likes Scouting but is looking for further challenge and a chance to learn some new skills? The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award gives you a chance to do all this, achieving personal goals and working as a team. There are three levels of awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each has similar requirements, but a progressive level of skill and dedication. As well as being a great adventure, many employers highly regard the award and can give you the edge when looking for work in the future – a very worthwhile attribute to have on your CV or UCAS personal statement. You can find out more about Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards here.
Enrolling for the DofE with GLSW
Enrolling for the DofE through Scouts is excellent value for money. To find out more, click here.
Support for Participants
If you are currently doing your DofE, please see our dedicated support page here.
Doing your Expedition with GLSW
You can find out about our County DofE Expeditions here. You do not need to be doing your DofE with us to take part in an expedition so long as you are an Explorer/Network member.
Adults & Leaders
If you are a current Explorer or Network leader, please see our dedicated support page here.
If you’re an adult interested in supporting DofE in GLSW we’d love to hear from you. Contact the County DofE Adviser for more information. There is more details about the roles available with DofE here
Contacts
Participants should talk to their Explorer/Network Leader in the first instance.
County Contacts
| County DofE Adviser | Matthew Axbey | dofe@glswscouts.org.uk |
| County DofE Expeditions Coordinator | Jon Parker | jon.parker@glswscouts.org.uk |
| ACC (Explorer Scouts) | Caroline Sauret Jane Pringle | acc.explorers@glswscouts.org.uk |
| ACC (Top Awards) | Ian Tombleson | i.tombleson@nhs.net |
District DofE Advisers
| Croydon | Tony Crackett | tony.crackett@ntlworld.com |
| Richmond | Dave Wright | dave.wright@richmondscouts.org.uk |
| Royal Kingston | James Sawdy | james.sawdy@sealionscouts.org.uk – on leave, contact County Adviser |
| Sutton | Jon Parker | dofe@suttonscouts.org.uk |
| Wimbledon & Wandle | Nicky Robinson | nicky@raynesparkesu.org |
