The Open Access Group aims to make the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award accessible to any young person aged 14 – 18 living in or attending school/college in Blackpool and the surrounding area. Membership of the group is not restricted in any other way.
The Group is a registered charity, number 1174577. Blackpool Council supports the work of the charity; our activities are led by Anna Elgee, Blackpool DofE manager. For further information, contact Anna on 01253 476603 or email: anna.elgee@blackpool.gov.uk.
The charity is run by a Board of trustees:
- Simon Lawton (Chair)
- Councillor Paul Galley
- Peter Roscoe
- Rachel Day
- Tracy Orr
- Ann Lloyd
- Anindya Banerjee
We meet at The Oracle on St Anne’s Road, Blackpool, every Thursday evening. We run expeditions in the Forest of Bowland, the Lake District, Scotland and other areas, and local training days once a month.