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

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Well Done Gavin!! Donation by Careforce HO Babes!! on 09/11/09

 
£35.50 + £10.01 Gift Aid
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Making People Smile Donation by Mears on 19/10/09

 
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
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Gavin Well Done from Tanya/Ana and all at Hornbill Systems Limited Donation by Tanya on 14/10/09

 
£50.00
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Great work. Congratulations from all at HET Software Ltd Donation by John Mayhew on 07/10/09

 
£100.00
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Great effort !......for an old bugger! Donation by David Hills on 06/10/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Gav Donation by Simon Dooley on 01/10/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Gavin Donation by Mark Hooper on 28/09/09

 
£50.00
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Best of luck Gav Donation by Raj Dhonoa on 28/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Gavin Donation by Andrew Burrow on 28/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck with it Gavin, hope it goes well! Donation by Iolo Morgan-Jones on 24/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Camping, hiking, biking and eating roasted jawa just a normal weekend then? Good luck mate wish I was there! Donation by Mark Stancliffe on 23/09/09

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Good luck in Morocco Donation by Viktoriya Makeeva on 22/09/09

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

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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You Truly Are Crazy Donation by Mark Walker on 21/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck with the challenge Donation by John Atkins on 21/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck gavin, looks to be for a noble cause. Donation by David Ellams on 21/09/09

 
£10.00
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Gavin, Good luck!! From the team @ Commercial Donation by Ian Gerken on 17/09/09

 
£100.00
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Best of luck from Peter at Softcat Donation by Pete B on 17/09/09

 
£200.00
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Good Luck Gavin Donation by Ian Harrison, DKM IT on 16/09/09

 
£100.00
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Good luck and have fun Gavin Donation by Margaret Tredwell on 08/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Taking The Cycling to Work Scheme that extra thosands of miles. and dont forget the Peri Peri ;) Good Luck Mate! Donation by Jason Heaslip on 03/09/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck! Donation by Richard Jackson on 01/09/09

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Good Luck, rather you than me. Donation by Janice Rogers on 28/08/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Donation by Chris Page on 27/08/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 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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