Inclusive Open Silver DofE Expeditions
Complete Your Inclusive Silver Expedition Journey With Confidence
Adventure, Growth & New Experiences
Build confidence, develop independence, and complete your Silver DofE journey through a supportive and inclusive expedition experience with Equal Adventure.
Our Inclusive Open Silver Expeditions are designed for individuals and small groups looking for a welcoming environment where adventure, learning, and personal development come together. Whether you are joining independently, looking for an alternative pathway, or wanting to meet new people, we provide a supported experience that helps every participant feel included and confident throughout their journey.
Silver is more than simply completing an expedition section. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, build resilience, develop new skills, and discover what you are capable of achieving.
Throughout your Silver journey, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Build confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences
- Strengthen teamwork and communication skills
- Develop independence and decision-making abilities
- Learn practical expedition and navigation skills
- Grow leadership and problem-solving confidence
- Connect with others and create lasting friendships
- Experience adventure in real outdoor environments.
At Equal Adventure Developments, we believe expeditions are about more than reaching a destination. They are about supporting people to grow, discover their potential, and create positive experiences through adventure. We aim to provide an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed at their own pace.
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How Our Inclusive Silver Programme Works
Training & Practice Expedition Programme (3 Days)
Develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed for your Silver DofE journey in a supportive environment. This programme covers key areas of the Silver pre-expedition framework, including navigation, campcraft, teamwork, journey planning, and practical outdoor skills. You’ll then put your learning into action through a supported two-day practice expedition.
Programme Cost: £195.00
Programme Cost: £195.00
Qualifying Expedition Programme (4 Days)
Designed for participants ready to complete their Silver qualifying journey. The programme includes route planning, preparation sessions, and final expedition checks before taking part in a three-day qualifying expedition assessed by a DofE Accredited Assessor.
Programme Cost: £245.00
Complete Silver Journey – Back-to-Back Programme (6 Days)
For those looking to complete their Silver Expedition section in one supported experience. This pathway includes pre-expedition training, practice expedition preparation and delivery, followed by your qualifying expedition journey. Throughout the programme you’ll receive ongoing guidance and support from experienced instructors. Assessment is carried out by a DofE Accredited Assessor.
Programme Cost: £375.00
Programme Cost: £375.00
Across all programmes, there is plenty of opportunity to get to know your team, build confidence, and develop new skills. Our instructors provide continued mentoring and support throughout the journey to help create a welcoming, positive and inclusive expedition experience.
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Locations Designed For Inclusive Adventure
Our Inclusive Gold expeditions take place in carefully selected locations across Scotland and the UK that provide suitable terrain, beautiful scenery, and rewarding adventure experiences.
Locations are chosen to provide:
- Incredible landscapes
- Appropriate Bronze terrain
- Accessible travel options
- Memorable expedition experiences.
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REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND SPECIALS
Equal Adventure Developments Ltd (EAD) is excited to inform you about its repairs, alterations and specials services offered by our in-house Soapstone Services team.
Has your zip broken on your favourite jacket? Are your trousers a bit too long? Are your jeans just not fitting as well as they used to? Are you requiring a new set of curtains? Equal Adventure has just the solution for you.
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BIO ENGINEERING
EAD's Bio Engineering consultancy blends inclusive product design, adaptive engineering and evidence-based research to deliver practical solutions that enable participation for people with all disabilities in outdoor environments and day-to-day living contexts. Leveraging decades of experience in ergonomic assessment, prototyping and real-world testing, this service supports partners — including disability organisations, outdoor providers and research collaborators — to transform concepts into safe, functional and empowering solutions that enhance independence, performance and user experience. The work is grounded in human-centred engineering and aligned with the organisation’s commitment to advancing inclusion and removing barriers for people of all abilities. The company operates under robust quality management systems and is registered to ISO 9001 standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.
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INCLUSION ACCESS CONSULTANCY
EAD's Inclusion Access Consultancy helps organisations embed meaningful inclusion into their culture, practices and environments so that people of all abilities can participate with dignity and confidence. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience supporting outdoor education, community partners and service providers, this consultancy provides tailored inclusion audits and barrier reviews, delivers strategic planning and staff guidance, and empowers organisations to achieve practical, sustainable change. Emphasising person-centred outcomes and organisational readiness, the service moves beyond compliance to build confidence, inclusive judgement and improved participation pathways.
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SUPPORTING ORGANISATION
- We Consult
- We Co-create
- We Coordinate
- We Build Capacity
Equal Adventure Developments Ltd (EAD) collaborates with community groups, outdoor providers, disability networks, schools and universities to build capacity, strengthen inclusive practice and expand opportunities for participation and wellbeing. This consultancy role provides mentoring and strategic advice, delivers co-developed programmes tailored to each partner’s goals, and empowers organisations through the sharing of extensive experience in inclusive delivery, training and equipment design. By sharing expertise, resources and best practice, Equal Adventure Developments helps partners enhance impact, secure partnerships and build resilient inclusive systems that benefit staff, participants and communities alike.
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MECHANICAL DESIGN CONSULTANCY
EAD’s Mechanical Design Consultancy supports clients in creating mechanically sound, inclusive products and systems that perform reliably in real-world settings, particularly for adaptive outdoor use. Combining principles of ergonomic design, materials expertise and iterative prototype testing, this service helps turn ideas into functional, accessible solutions that meet user needs and environmental demands. Whether refining adaptive equipment, developing bespoke mechanisms, or optimising designs for broader usability, the consultancy aligns technical rigour with the organisation’s inclusive ethos to deliver practical, user-centred outcomes.
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