Raised: 75%
 
Target: £2,250.00
Raised so far: £1,698.50
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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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Good luck Gavin from all at Listers Donation by Rob Lister on 27/08/09

 
£50.00
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All the best! Donation by Ken Mantock on 11/08/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Keep up with the training - enjoy the experience. Donation by Jenny Powell on 03/08/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Go Gavin ! Donation by Theo Giannoukos on 02/07/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Go Gavin, Go Gavin!! (that was me singing by the way!) Donation by Aquafresh ;) on 26/06/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gav! Donation by Richard Jackson on 17/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin, what a fantastic challenge! Donation by Ian Faul on 14/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin Donation by Matthew on 12/05/09

 
£10.00

Good luck mate !! Donation by stu.w on 12/05/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I've heard the landrover drivers over there are in a league of their own! Good luck. Donation by John Brett on 01/05/09

 
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

good luck. Donation by Jane Montgomery on 28/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,698.50
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  Total Raised: £1,698.50
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £290.09

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