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Motion · S6M-18064 · 22 Jun 2025

Highest Ever Duke of Edinburgh Award Uptake

Lodged by Liz Smith Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the reportedly highest ever uptake of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award in the charity’s 68-year history; understands that over 342,000 teenagers started either a bronze, silver or gold DofE Award in 2024, which all include an overnight outdoor expedition and sections on volunteering, sport and skills; praises the charity for its work in teaching key life skills, such as confidence, independence and resilience, and in many cases being a young person’s first introduction to camping and outdoor experiences, and supports what it sees as the transformative effect that the fully-inclusive award can have on participants from all different backgrounds.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.