The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
When young people build lifelong belief in themselves, there are no limits to what they can achieve. That's why, at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), we support young people of all backgrounds to take on their own challenges and discover talents the never knew they had. DofE is open to ages 14-24, and runs in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, prisons and more, all over the UK. Visit DofE.org.
Activities & Mission
When young people build lifelong belief in themselves, there are no limits to what they can achieve. That's why, at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), we support young people of all backgrounds to take on their own challenges and discover talents the never knew they had. DofE is open to ages 14-24, and runs in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, prisons and more, all over the UK. Visit DofE.org.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £24,111,000 | £26,628,000 | £22,985,000 | £31,546,000 | £14,277,000 | 377 / 38744 |
| 2024 | £24,268,000 | £24,746,000 | £21,485,000 | £33,091,000 | £16,929,000 | 350 / 39457 |
| 2023 | £22,377,000 | £22,001,000 | £18,869,000 | £31,548,000 | £21,100,000 | 299 / 38888 |
| 2022 | £20,762,000 | £17,156,000 | £13,722,000 | £30,440,000 | £22,300,000 | 233 / 40000 |
| 2021 | £14,739,000 | £14,118,000 | £11,648,000 | £26,512,000 | £19,200,000 | 243 / 40000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
What does The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award do?
When young people build lifelong belief in themselves, there are no limits to what they can achieve. That's why, at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), we support young people of all backgrounds to take on their own challenges and discover talents the never knew they had. DofE is open to ages 14-24, and runs in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, prisons and more, all over the UK. Visit DofE.org.
How much income did The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award report in 2025?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award reported total income of £24.11m and reported expenditure of £26.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award registered as a charity?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 1998 as charity number 1072490. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award operate?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award a registered charity?
Yes — The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072490.
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