New Expedition Partnership with Excel Outdoors

We are pleased to announce that Timperley DofE Award Centre has partnered with Excel Outdoors as our Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for expeditions during the 2026 programme year.

Excel Outdoors is an experienced Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition provider and will deliver expedition training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions for our Bronze, Silver and Gold participants this year.

Through this partnership, Excel Outdoors will support our young people by providing:

• Expedition training and preparation

• Practice and qualifying expeditions

• Experienced expedition leaders and assessors

• Expedition equipment where required

• Safety management and risk assessments in line with DofE standards

This partnership ensures our participants benefit from high-quality expedition delivery, experienced leadership and strong safety management, helping them gain the most from this important part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journey.

The expedition programme for this year includes:

• Bronze Expeditions – June 2026

• Silver Expeditions – May and June 2026

• Gold Expeditions – April to July 2026

While Excel Outdoors will deliver the expedition section, Timperley DofE Award Centre will continue to support participants across the other elements of the Award, including Volunteering, Physical and Skills sections, ensuring a well-rounded and rewarding experience for all participants.

We are excited to work with Excel Outdoors and look forward to seeing our participants develop new skills, confidence and teamwork through their expeditions this year.

Further information about expeditions will be shared with participants and parents in advance of each event.