Seeing our impact at first hand
Funding from Mike and Kim Wilson has enabled us to employ a development worker in the North East to extend the reach of the DofE to more young people with additional support needs – so far this has resulted in a 200% increase in participation.
“It’s great to see at first hand the difference the DofE makes” says long-standing supporter Mike Wilson “and it’s even better to see the benefits of a project you’ve been directly involved with” adds his wife and fellow supporter Kim. They’ve seen the direct results of their investment by visiting a special needs school and a tremendous project for blind users of Newcastle Library.
Schools and youth clubs are where most young people are doing their DofE. Visits to these enable our donors to see our work at first hand.
“This is a brilliant opportunity not just to meet the young people, but also to meet some of the enthusiasts
who run the programme, and hear their stories.” Tony Goodwin, Founder & CEO, Antail International
Charlotte tells her story to supporters at a DofE event.
Case study
Charlotte and her sister are the principal carers in the family for her severely disabled mother. Earlier this year the family acquired a disability dog, Daisy, which has meant they have more free time. Charlotte seized this opportunity to start her Gold DofE. She helps with a local Brownie Pack, is learning to fly a glider through the Air Training Corps and is working on her fitness and learning new sports – which she hopes will improve her chances of getting a place at university where she wants to study sports science.
Young mums
Inspired by local demand, a project to engage young mums started in September 2010 with nearly 40 young mums from throughout the North East region. We have created an exciting project that has been inclusive of activity and learning with their child, and provided opportunities with a positive social interaction within a supportive environment.
The young mums have been busy keeping fit in the gym, gaining new skills such as jewellery making and photography, learning new craft skills and undertaking enterprise courses. They have also been fundraising and volunteering for charities and attending courses on healthy eating and food safety. They are now gearing up to do their expedition in spring 2011 on which, amazingly, they will take their children!
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Annual Review of 2010
The young mums group keeping fit. 15
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