Question 1

What is the mission of THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD?

Accepted Answer

When young people build lifelong belief in themselves, there are no limits to what they can achieve. That's why, at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), we support young people of all backgrounds to take on their own challenges and discover talents the never knew they had. DofE is open to ages 14-24, and runs in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, prisons and more, all over the UK. Visit DofE.org.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD?

Accepted Answer

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £24,111,000 and total expenditure of £26,628,000.

Question 3

How does THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 86.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 13.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD?

Accepted Answer

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD employs 377 staff members and is supported by 38,744 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 7.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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