DEP's History

DEP was set up in 1978 by the United Nations Assocation. We have charitable status and have been a limited company since 1990. DEP is run by an experienced voluntary management committee, and is one of the largest Development Education Centres (DECs) with an excellent track record. We attract project funding and consultancy work, mainly in the area of education, due to our reputation for creativity, efficiency and delivery.

2004 was our 25th anniversary year, during which we celebrated with our Gathering the Threads AGM. This event included keynote presentations, discussions and presentations by teachers, school children, DEP project workers and volunteers.