The DofE has been around for many years. It creates the chance to discover new interests and talents and build essential skills for life and work. It’s a well-known recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers. You can see why it is a natural fit for Scouts!
The DofE Award can be achieved at three different levels: bronze, silver and gold. Many young people in Explorers get involved. Some of our Scouting awards (Chief Scout’s Platinum & Diamond Awards, and the King’s Scout Award) are linked directly to the DofE Award.
DofE awards are external to Scouting, all participants must complete a separate enrolment and pay the fee. Registration for the DofE in Wales through Scouting is completed through individual Explorer Units.
The costs as of April 2025
Bronze – £30.50
Silver – £30.50
Gold – £37.50
We run training courses for leaders in Wales who run DofE and events for those undertaking the gold award. When these are happening, they will be listed in our calendar.
For more information about DofE please contact:
Alison Owen-Yeates
admin@scoutscymru.org.uk
