I have been with the DofE award since I was 14 and it has made me who I am today. The award has been a great help towards building my confidence, supporting others around me and becoming an independent young woman. I am now on a HE course which allows me to go into jobs to help those in need and it would be a shame to shut this charity down. It has been going for years and has allowed people to achieve skills they never could.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
This is a remarkable and dedicated team enabling young people to experience amazing adventures. I fully support this petition.
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Hilary woodhead
10 years ago
This is an extremely valuable resource for all young people in the Kirklees area. For my son, who has autism, it is a vital part of his socialisation into the wider community and without it there would be a huge void in his life. Some young people rely on organisations such as D of E as they are not able to access other organisations would could provide a social setting. Don't let your budget rule your decisions. Think of the wider picture and the whole role the D of E group plays in the community.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Learning and development in all forms if vital. It is a backward step for society when we even consider taking away learning opportunities to save money. D of E give so much insight and experience it should be saved
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Anonymous
10 years ago
This is an investment in Kirklees' population of tomorrow. To remove funding is effectively saying we don't care about our future
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Sharon Hodgson
10 years ago
Both my children have gone through D of E at school and he gas been a valuable life experience for both of them. Colleges & employers look for attricute that the D of E process instills in them. It would create a terrible diservice to future participants
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Joanna Panazzolo
10 years ago
Don't stop this service, it's vital for young people to have these opportunities and improve their skills and boost their confidence. My daughter has recently started the bronze award and is enjoying the voluntary work. I'd like her younger brother to have the same opportunity. Thank you
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Donna Moorby
10 years ago
Kirklees needs to continue providing the DofE service for young people of the future as it helps build them into independent caring and resourceful leaders of the future. Our children both attended and achieved Gold levels. Such a pity if others don't have the same opportunities in the future.
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Tracey
10 years ago
Not everyone is lucky enough to complete D of E through schools and colleges.
Also it was amazing see what young people with a disability had accomplished through the WACKY programme
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Huw Jones
10 years ago
The DoE is an exceptional programme and so beneficial to those fortunate to partake in it. Credit must go to Kirklees Council for their important role in this and it MUST continue. I am sure that within the context of the council's overall budget we are talking about relatively small savings here!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
6000 young people-how many do you need to help to make it worthwhile keeping!!!!! this is an exceptional award please don't cut it
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Linda
10 years ago
D of E provides a valuable and essential service to local young people
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Leslie Himsley
10 years ago
Save Kirklees DofE!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
A vital service that helps so many young people
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Stuart Hales-Taylor
10 years ago
If this goes more kids missing out on the outdoors
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Giles Hales Taylor
10 years ago
I've done my bronze an silver i still want to do my gold an with sch its too costing so i need it through scouts.
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Diane Scholefield
10 years ago
It's disgusting if this goes ahead. Kids should have the chance to build self confidence, team work and other valuable skills to help them through life.
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Gerard Finnigan
10 years ago
Children need all the help they can get.
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Tracy Corns
10 years ago
My children grew up on D of E and gained valuable life skills.
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Kay Bradley-Higgins
10 years ago
The DofE is of great value to many children. It enables them to challenge themselves as well as giving back to their community. Opportunities to do these things are already in short supply.
I have been with the DofE award since I was 14 and it has made me who I am today. The award has been a great help towards building my confidence, supporting others around me and becoming an independent young woman. I am now on a HE course which allows me to go into jobs to help those in need and it would be a shame to shut this charity down. It has been going for years and has allowed people to achieve skills they never could.
This is a remarkable and dedicated team enabling young people to experience amazing adventures. I fully support this petition.
This is an extremely valuable resource for all young people in the Kirklees area. For my son, who has autism, it is a vital part of his socialisation into the wider community and without it there would be a huge void in his life. Some young people rely on organisations such as D of E as they are not able to access other organisations would could provide a social setting. Don't let your budget rule your decisions. Think of the wider picture and the whole role the D of E group plays in the community.
Learning and development in all forms if vital. It is a backward step for society when we even consider taking away learning opportunities to save money. D of E give so much insight and experience it should be saved
This is an investment in Kirklees' population of tomorrow. To remove funding is effectively saying we don't care about our future
Both my children have gone through D of E at school and he gas been a valuable life experience for both of them. Colleges & employers look for attricute that the D of E process instills in them. It would create a terrible diservice to future participants
Don't stop this service, it's vital for young people to have these opportunities and improve their skills and boost their confidence. My daughter has recently started the bronze award and is enjoying the voluntary work. I'd like her younger brother to have the same opportunity. Thank you
Kirklees needs to continue providing the DofE service for young people of the future as it helps build them into independent caring and resourceful leaders of the future. Our children both attended and achieved Gold levels. Such a pity if others don't have the same opportunities in the future.
Not everyone is lucky enough to complete D of E through schools and colleges. Also it was amazing see what young people with a disability had accomplished through the WACKY programme
The DoE is an exceptional programme and so beneficial to those fortunate to partake in it. Credit must go to Kirklees Council for their important role in this and it MUST continue. I am sure that within the context of the council's overall budget we are talking about relatively small savings here!
6000 young people-how many do you need to help to make it worthwhile keeping!!!!! this is an exceptional award please don't cut it
D of E provides a valuable and essential service to local young people
Save Kirklees DofE!
A vital service that helps so many young people
If this goes more kids missing out on the outdoors
I've done my bronze an silver i still want to do my gold an with sch its too costing so i need it through scouts.
It's disgusting if this goes ahead. Kids should have the chance to build self confidence, team work and other valuable skills to help them through life.
Children need all the help they can get.
My children grew up on D of E and gained valuable life skills.
The DofE is of great value to many children. It enables them to challenge themselves as well as giving back to their community. Opportunities to do these things are already in short supply.