Testimonials

“Coming here has felt so safe to the point I have really come out of my comfort zone. It really has made me a lot more confident and I can’t wait to show that to the rest of the people in my life.”

Silver Open Participant Eleanor from Cambridgeshire “We had an absolutely fantastic time with Off Grid Adventures on our Silver DofE Qualifying expedition! Tony and Fidelma were organised and professional whilst ensuring the expedition was an enjoyable experience for everyone. They were immensely supportive, and we would all definitely use them again. They are highly knowledgeable. Fantastic opportunity!”

THOMAS GALSWORTHY Deputy Head Teacher, Tortworth Primary School Off Grid Adventures did an amazing job with planning and running an on-site outdoor experience for our Year 6s. Designing the activities was very much collaborative and communication was excellent throughout. The day was perfectly run by their great instructors who were excellent with the children. Allowing us to use their tents overnight for a camp out on the school field was an added bonus and a perfect way for the children to mark the end of their time at primary school. We will definitely use them again!

GOLD PARTICIPANT Sir Thomas Riches’ School I feel that Off Grid Adventures met our every need from training us to ensuring that the skills we acquired were relevant and lasting. I really enjoyed the fun, and excitable manner by which the instructors treated us. It made me feel part of a team rather than just some people doing it for an award. I also enjoyed how patient the instructors were with us, especially on the first few days when we were novices, and how they were able to explain tasks to us in digestible and clear ways, so we all had [...]

CHLOE RIGBY SMITH DofE Manager, Sir Thomas Riches’ School Off Grid Adventures has been a pleasure to work with from start to finish. From the initial tender process to adapting to our students' specific group needs they have been brilliant. Their management as a company has meant liaising with them over logistics has been incredibly easy whilst their navigation and mountain knowledge is superb. As a DofE manager, it has been great working with them as our gold cohort has got too large to manage during expeditions. They were incredibly personable and, given that I am a hands on DofE Manager, [...]

ALASTAIR FARQUHARSON DofE Co-ordinator, Torquay Boys’ Grammar School Off Grid Adventures has supported Torquay Boys’ Grammar School deliver Bronze and Silver expeditions for the last three years. It has been a pleasure to work with Tony, Fidelma and their team. The professionalism shown in managing students has been outstanding. Off Grid Adventures work closely with the school to identify our needs and plan the expeditions in meticulous detail. Tony and Fidelma always respond quickly to any questions and make adjustments as required. Training is excellent and builds effectively between Bronze and Silver. Group leaders are well qualified and really take time [...]

JAMES CURTIS-NYE Senior Assistant Headteacher, LVS Ascot I have only praise and thanks to give to Fidelma and Tony from Off Grid Adventures. I was completely new to the DofE programme, but the confidence and experience of the Off Grid team and their contacts was invaluable in helping us kick start our DofE programme following Covid. Highly recommended!

DAVID BROWNE DofE Manager, Hazel Grove High School The DofE Team at HGHS have been really impressed by your professionalism, organisation and extensive experience. The DofE Award became so popular at our school that it wasn't feasible to lead expeditions in-house anymore, we needed more support for the larger numbers, and we were very conscious about finding a good AAP to work with, you fit the bill perfectly. We were really impressed with the organisation of each expedition and how closely instructors monitored the students until they were ready to be more independent.

VICKY RICE DofE Co-ordinator, Edgbarrow School Fidelma and Tony are a pleasure to work with on our DofE Expeditions. From their pre expedition planning, to being on site with over 100 students, their organisation and delivery are both exceptional. I’m 100% confident that our students will have a positive, enjoyable and memorable experience in their capable hands. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the trips are always great fun! They’ve met our expectations in every way.

DofE Manager, Great Marlow School I have really enjoyed working with Off Grid Adventures this season. It has been eventful, but every issue we encountered was dealt with swiftly and professionally. When we were made aware that we were no longer using the Approved Activity Provider we have used for years, at very short notice, you not only accommodated us but made the transition easy and stress-free. Both Fidelma and Tony have built up a good rapport with Great Marlow School students and staff. This has made the weekends run smoothly and has ensured that the experience was enjoyed by all. [...]