How much does it all cost?
To take part in the DofE, participants pay a nominal fee for a Welcome Pack, which includes theirDofE Participation Place. This fee is their contribution towards the Charity’s costs in running their DofE programme and represents a personal commitment adding value to their involvement.
This fee includes:
- A Welcome Pack
- Their online eDofE account
- Achievement Pack (free PDF version)
- DofE Reward Card – 15% off all Cotswold products, find out more
- Certificate and badge
The fee represents a very small proportion of the overall cost which is supported by the funds raised by the DofE Charity. The current charge for participation can be found at www.DofE.org/go/costs
Your Licensed Organisation and/or centre may add a small administration fee to this amount and they must explain this clearly to you.
It is usually programme activities, rather than the cost of enrolment, that can make the greatest financial demands on your child. Encouraging them to devise a programme that matches their resources is all part of the challenge. However, more costly activities can be attainable with a little imagination and many participants organise fundraising events for special activities.
"I was really worried that my daughter would not be able to combine doing her DofE programme with her schoolwork and cultural responsibilities and traditions. The school accommodated our needs easily and she achieved her Bronze Award and is now doing her Silver."
Aapti Agarwal (parent)