Raised: 75%
Target: £2,250.00
Raised so far: £1,698.50
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My story

 

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About The Charity

DofE programmes help young people develop into fully rounded and responsible individuals.  Participants will see new talents and skills develop and emotional maturity blossom whilst also building their fitness and initiative. 

There are so many rewards for young people who do DofE programmes and achieve an Award.  Its balanced programme of activities develops the whole person – mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working. 
Furthermore, as doing their DofE involves developing a personal programme of challenging activities, participants enjoy unique experiences and rewards.  However, having spoken with Award holders there is general agreement that participation develops:
  • Self-belief
  • Self-confidence
  • A sense of identity
  • Independence of thought and action
  • Respect and understanding of people from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life
  • A sense of responsibility
  • An awareness of their potential
  • New talents and abilities
  • An understanding of strengths and weaknesses
  • The ability to plan and use time effectively
  • The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
  • New relationships
  • Skills including problem solving, presentation and communication
  • The ability to lead and work as part of a team.

Working with young offenders

In 2006 the DofE launched a new project called Aspire, which aims to understand and build on the breadth and depth of DofE activity with young offenders. It also has the aims of:

  • Challenging obstacles in delivering DofE programmes in the secure estate
  • Developing a model of good practice which can be replicated within the secure estate
  • Supporting prison staff and volunteers in the delivery of DofE programmes
  • Increasing the number of young people doing their DofE in the youth justice systems
  • Developing partnerships
  • Exploring how young people can continue DofE activities in resettlement and transition.

About the Event

We will be Mountain Biking and Hiking up to 30 miles a day across the High Atlas Mountains from Ourzazate to Marrakech.

The Event takes place between 2500m and 3500m above sea level so the effects of Altitude could be a factor.  Average daytime temperatures for September are 30 Degrees Celcius.


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Well Done Gav! Donation by Rob Drew 09/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well Done Gavin!! Donation by Careforce HO Babes!! 09/11/09  

£35.50 + £10.01 Gift Aid

Making People Smile Donation by Mears 19/10/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Gavin Well Done from Tanya/Ana and all at Hornbill Systems Limited Donation by Tanya 14/10/09  

£50.00

Great work. Congratulations from all at HET Software Ltd Donation by John Mayhew 07/10/09  

£100.00

Great effort !......for an old bugger! Donation by David Hills 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gav Donation by Simon Dooley 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin Donation by Mark Hooper 28/09/09  

£50.00

Best of luck Gav Donation by Raj Dhonoa 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin Donation by Andrew Burrow 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with it Gavin, hope it goes well! Donation by Iolo Morgan-Jones 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Camping, hiking, biking and eating roasted jawa just a normal weekend then? Good luck mate wish I was there! Donation by Mark Stancliffe 23/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck in Morocco Donation by Viktoriya Makeeva 22/09/09  

Good luck, rather you than me! david Donation by David Hill 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You Truly Are Crazy Donation by Mark Walker 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the challenge Donation by John Atkins 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck gavin, looks to be for a noble cause. Donation by David Ellams 21/09/09  

£10.00

Gavin, Good luck!! From the team @ Commercial Donation by Ian Gerken 17/09/09  

£100.00

Best of luck from Peter at Softcat Donation by Pete B 17/09/09  

£200.00

Good Luck Gavin Donation by Ian Harrison, DKM IT 16/09/09  

£100.00

Good luck and have fun Gavin Donation by Margaret Tredwell 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Taking The Cycling to Work Scheme that extra thosands of miles. and dont forget the Peri Peri ;) Good Luck Mate! Donation by Jason Heaslip 03/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Richard Jackson 01/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck, rather you than me. Donation by Janice Rogers 28/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Page 27/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin from all at Listers Donation by Rob Lister 27/08/09  

£50.00

All the best! Donation by Ken Mantock 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up with the training - enjoy the experience. Donation by Jenny Powell 03/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Gavin ! Donation by Theo Giannoukos 02/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go Gavin, Go Gavin!! (that was me singing by the way!) Donation by Aquafresh ;) 26/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,698.50
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £290.09

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