"The Duke of Edinburgh's Award aims to provide for young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach."

In taking part, participants develop:

• self-belief
• self-confidence
• a sense of identity
• independence - of thought and action
• 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