The award is a voluntary

, non competitive, adventurous and flexible  programme for young people from all cultures and backgrounds. It offers them the chance to experience different activities, work with new people, create new achievements for themselves and others and caters for all interests.

This award system is a registered charity which works with the local authority, support groups and volunteers. 

The aim of the award is to help young people to achieve good life experiences and helps them to realize their full potential in life.

There are stages to the award. Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each contains four sections apart from the Gold award which contains one extra section. 

The stages include the following:-

and for gold participant the extra activity is:-