Duke of Edinburgh's Award 
DofE Approved Activity Provider
Venturewood can facilitate your Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions and residentials throughout the year. Join us for a challenge that builds practical skills, confidence and independence.
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DofE expeditions and residentials with Venturewood
We’re proud to be an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), offering Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions for schools and groups, plus Gold Residentials, for individuals.
Our DofE programmes give young people the opportunity to get outdoors, take on a challenge and develop practical skills in a supportive environment.
Based in the heart of Cheshire, we’re perfectly placed to access the beautiful countryside around us.
Looking to arrange a DofE expedition or Gold residential? Get in touch with the Venturewood team.
Our programmes are designed around personal development, not just activity.
Through meaningful challenges and time spent outdoors, young people are supported to:
- Build confidence and lifelong belief in themselves
- Develop independence and resilience
- Follow their passions
- Learn practical outdoor skills
- Take responsibility and make decisions
- Develop a stronger connection with the natural environment
Why choose us to achieve your DofE?
- Experienced, knowledgeable instructors
- Build valuable life skills
- Package that meets all the DofE criteria
- Adventures on and off-site
- Gain something to talk about when you apply for college, university or a job
- Instruction and specialist equipment included
With experienced instructors and a focus on adventure, confidence and personal development, we give young people the opportunity to make the most of their DofE experience.
What we offer
Bronze, Silver & Gold Expeditions
We provide Bronze, Silver and Gold expedition programmes, helping participants prepare for and complete their DofE expedition while building the skills and confidence they need along the way.
Young people develop practical skills including navigation, route planning, first aid, campcraft and cooking, while also building confidence, independence, resilience and teamwork.
Gold Residentials
We also provide Gold residential opportunities, giving young people the chance to spend time away from home, experience something new and develop their independence while working towards their DofE Award.
We offer adventure and conservation residentials which develop advanced skills, independence, confidence and a sense of adventure.
Our Accreditations
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Part of the Petty Pool Trust
DofE with Petty Pool College
Petty Pool Vocational College learners completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions this year, supported by the Venturewood team.
Venturewood is part of the Petty Pool Trust, a charity that empowers young people with special educational needs and disabilities to see their potential and achieve their ambitions.