Trust helps build brighter futures by championing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The South Eastern Trust’s Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Manager, Mandy Morrison, was honoured to represent the Trust at a special Gold Award Celebration held in the gardens of The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The Trust was the first Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland to become a Licensed Organisation for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, providing young people with care experience the opportunity to work towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.
Representing the Trust, Mandy who is part of the Residential Support and Engagement Team, said she was inspired by the determination and achievements of the young people receiving their Gold Awards.
“It was a real privilege to represent the South Eastern Trust at such a special event during the Duke of Edinburgh's Award 70th anniversary year,” she said. “Seeing so many young people celebrated for achieving their Gold Award was incredibly inspiring.
"The commitment, resilience and determination shown by every participant was truly remarkable and it reinforced just how life changing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award can be.
"I am incredibly proud that the South Eastern Trust was the first Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland to offer the Award to young people with care experience.
"We have seen first-hand the positive difference it can make, helping young people develop confidence, resilience, independence and valuable life skills.
"My hope is that one day many more of our own young people will achieve their Gold Award and experience the same sense of pride and accomplishment.
"They have enormous potential and this programme gives them the opportunity to discover what they are capable of achieving."