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Surrey County Scout Rifle Club – Scoutshoot 2026

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Surrey County Scout Rifle Club – Scoutshoot 2026

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Join us on Sunday 6 September 2026 at the National Shooting Centre, Bisley, for a full day of fun, friendly competition and exciting shooting events. You’ll take part in five activities, including full‑bore rifles at 300 yards, underlever “cowboy” rifles, and self‑loading .22 action shooting. All equipment and supervision are provided, and beginners are very welcome. Open to Explorers & adults.

Watch a recent Scoutshoot here: video

Book your tickets

Futher info: david.sainsbury@surrey-scouts.org.uk.

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We are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for Scout and Guide members who currently hold a valid RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) to gain the RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification at a significantly reduced rate.

Email: rlsscourses@hampshiresafetytraining.co.uk

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Advice on completing Platinum, Diamond and KSA

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Advice on completing Platinum, Diamond and KSA

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Please see below some additional guidance on completing KSA & Top Awards.

https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/top-award-guidance/

You can find this on the ‘new look’ Top Awards for Young people page.

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We heard from Mike and Ace about the exciting new Explorer Programme. You can view the recording here:

Watch the recording

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Module A - Every second Tuesday of each Month

Module B - J Residential

Location: Cricket Campsite, Southampton

Date: 10th -12th April

Cost: £30

Booking and more info: https://bookwhen.com/youngleadertraining

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Young Leader Training - Booking by Bookwhen

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Join the Young Leader Team for an engaging and practical workshop designed specifically for Adult Volunteers who support – or are interested in supporting – the Young Leader Scheme.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the entire Young Leader Scheme, covering all modules and missions, how the programme fits within sections, and the expectations and opportunities available to Young Leaders. Whether you’re new to the scheme or looking for a refresher, this workshop will help you feel confident in your role.

Date: 12th April 1pm - 5pm

Location: Cricket Campsite, Southampton

Cost: FREE for all Adult Volunteers.

Booking and more info: https://bookwhen.com/youngleadertraining

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Young Leader Training - Booking by Bookwhen

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This experience would enable members from either Explorers or Network to help and participate with Tribe Camp; a 3-day long competitive Explorer Scout Camp for all of Hampshire in October of 2026. Teams will have a tribe name, logo, flag, necker and the opportunity compete in fun activities to win the whole weekend.

What are we looking for:
- Explorers or Network members interested in supporting this camp

- People who like to come up with ideas to make Explorer Scout events more entertaining

- Individuals who are looking to have fun

- Specific permits for any activities would be greatly helpful but not necessary

Sign up to help

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When? 29-31 May 2026

Where? 3rd Farnborough Scout HQ

Cost? £25 per person - covering the weekend cost including activities, food and indoor accommodation (on floor) - the qualification worth over £1,000 is funded. If you have financial difficulties, please complete the box below and we will be in touch.

Who? Aged 16-19, in year 12/13 and holding DofE or Young Leader Award

Book here

The qualification:  This weekend will allow you to complete a BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (worth £1,250) for £25 - this includes a residential weekend which will include shooting along with the instruction and paperwork needed for the qualification - you should come away with most of the award being completed at the end of the weekend. It is

Relevant - includes employability skills and knowledge that is relevant to you in the wider world.

Recognised - This BTEC qualification is recognised by colleges, universities and employers.

Fun - we aims to deliver its qualifications in a fun, interactive and engaging way!

We work with the Cadet Vocational College to offer this qualification.

You can find out more about the qualification here

What are the pre-requisites?

- be aged 16-19 (in year 12 or 13)

- have completed your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

- and/or have completed your Young Leader Award

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Well done to the team who raised nearly £1,000 to support DofE!

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Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre have five weeks left with DofE Residential availability throughout 2026. These are only available to members of the Scouts (Young Person or Adult Volunteers).

The form below will ask you a series of questions and for people under 18 you will need a parent or guarding to do a section of the form.

When booking on the form you will find an availability calendar, the date is set as one day, but this is just the arrival date for the residential and you will be signing up for the entire week.

Please read the form in its full detail to ensure you fill it out correctly.

Sign up Form

https://form.jotform.com/Ferny_Crofts/dofe-gold-residentials-2026

Once you have filled out the above form you’ll be all signed up and we will be in contact around 2 weeks prior to confirm a kit list and check if any medical or dietary requirements.

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Hi all

Hampshire Scouts Expeditions are running a hiking, climbing and ​scrambing weekend. Combined with another weekend this could be a Gold Residential (If you wish to use it as this, you must email dofe@hampshirescouts.org.uk in advance)

For those who have never been, this is a long weekend over Easter where we travel to the Lake District and stay at Great Tower. Over the weekend there are three challenging days in the hills with opportunities for climbing, hiking and adventurous activities.

The weekend will consist of a day of Hill walking, learning navigation skills, being a part of a team to summit mountains and learn more about the hills. A day of Rock Climbing, learning rope skills and honing climbing ability on real rocks. With a Ghyll Scramble on Easter Sunday, utilising all the skills learnt from the last two days, to climb up, jump in and cool off in fast flowing water.

Dates: Travel up in the evening of Thursday 2 April, returning Monday 6 April 25.

Cost: £245 or £180 for Torneo Drivers and Self drive.

Sign up: 1) email tom.robinson@hsx.org.uk who will set you up on OSM

2) Payments to be made by BACS to the HCSC account:

BACS: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL

Bank: HSBC

Sort Code: 40-46-39

Account Number: 51260936

Please include HSX and your name in the reference (I.e. HSX SMITH) and please send email confirmation to Tom (tom.robinson@hsx.org.uk).

Travel: Collection points are either Ferny Crofts, Eastleigh train station, or Tesco Winnall. Please identify at sign up which collection point you require. Please also identify if you are willing to drive a Torneo (25yrs + only) to support with transport.

Kit: A kit list is attached to the event on OSM that will detail what you need, however if you need access to any kit from stores please let us know via the sign up for the event.

Deadline for signup is FRIDAY 20th MARCH!

Any questions please get in touch with Tom on tom.robinson@hsx.org.uk, 07935070136.

Many thanks

Tom Robinson

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We’re looking for three young people aged 13½–18 to join the Hampshire Scouts County Trustee Board as Youth Representatives. The role involves attending six evening meetings a year (mostly virtual, with one in person), spending a little time reading papers beforehand, and—if possible—joining key events like the County AGM on 28 June. The term runs from AGM to AGM, with the first meeting in July. No prior experience is needed; just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to speak up for what young people want from Scouting.

The Trustee Board oversees the charity governance of Hampshire Scouts, including finances, major events, staffing decisions, safety, safeguarding, data protection, Ferny Crofts, and risk management. Serving as a Youth Representative is a brilliant way to gain real‑world experience, build confidence, and strengthen your CV or personal statement. To apply, complete the form and submit either a short 1–2 minute video or a 100–200 word statement explaining why you’d be great for the role.

How to apply: complete this form here!

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Following the success last year of simplifying nomination system,  we are again asking for nominees to be Young People who you feel stand 'ahead of the crowd'. *Please see the attached document for further details.

If you wish to nominate a Young Person, please complete this form:

https://forms.office.com/e/qeHAtU5y3C

Nominations close on Friday 24th April 2026 – none accepted after this date.

The winners will be notified no later than 22nd May 2026.

The award presentation will take place at the County Annual Review & AGM on Sunday 28th June 2026 at our Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in the New Forest.

Contact: dee.wright@hampshirescouts.org.uk

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When? 14 March  (13-15 if camping)

Awards? (Nights Away & DofE Residential) -

What? We have again been asked to help with marshalling mud run. There will be the opportunity to stay over on Friday and Saturday evening and if you are 16+ and want a DofE residential this is possible if you combine with another event e.g. fun days or fright night in the autumn, which are also on the form to book!

Book here: https://bit.ly/hsexplorerhelper

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Listening Books is an approved Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Skills activity provider, offering an inclusive, audiobook‑based skills option for both Bronze and Silver participants. Young people gain access to a library of over 10,000 audiobooks, commit to regular listening, and develop their comprehension and reflection skills by creating a review—progressing to presenting or recording that review at Silver level. Designed to be flexible, accessible and low‑cost, the programme particularly supports those who may find traditional reading challenging. Membership costs £25 per year, with free places available

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The Duke of Edinburgh Skills Award - Extra - Listening Books

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Duke of Edinburgh Skills Award - join Listening Books today and review an audiobook as part of your Duke of Edinburgh Skills Award

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Let me introduce you to the HSBC Smart Money Skill.

Our HSBC Smart Money Skill is delivered online and helps young people develop their financial capability by building knowledge and confidence to be future money role models. This skill is suitable for learners working towards a bronze or silver award and need a 3-month skill to complete.

We guide the learners through 6 modules of content. Each module features a live lesson delivered via Zoom and a practical task for the learner to complete in their assignment booklet. At the end of the course, the learners submit their assignment booklet which contains the evidence of their financial skills in action. Our modules include understanding financial products, Interest rates, fraud awareness, shopping skills, creating a budget.

Over 200 young people passed their HSBC Smart Money Skill section each year and we are keen to support even more in 2025 and beyond.

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The County Cub Team are running a huge Hampshire camp from 1–4 May at Foxlease, with over 1,200 Cubs attending, and we’re looking for Explorer Young Leaders (13.5+) and adult volunteers. Support is needed for activity bases, general duties, and setup/takedown. Activity days are 2–3 May, and there may be opportunities for DofE Gold Residential. Overnight/catered volunteers pay £10; day volunteers are free. A dedicated Explorer area will be on site. Sign up:

https://forms.gle/kujjPjc7SuJghfwN6

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COST £2,300 TBC once flights are booked

WHEN? 2 weeks departing around 29th December 2026 return about Wed 13 January 2027. Note that you will need to arrange time off school/ college.

WHY?…WHY NOT? This is an amazing chance to experience the real Africa with your mates. It is excellent value. Try it out.. meet new friends check out some ideas for your GAP year, get something really impressive on your CV.

WHO?? Fantastic leaders, you, your friends, any Explorer/ Network aged 16-19 ( DOB between 01.09.2007 and 31.08.2011)

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Suisse Adventure roadshows

Staying in Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland, Suisse Adventure 2027 is open to all aged 14 to 25 in August 2027.

The Suisse team will be holding a number of roadshows around Hampshire in January and early February. These hour long sessions will give Explorers, Parents and Leaders a chance to discover more about the expedition and Kandersteg and ask any questions before deciding whether to sign up and pay the deposit.

Find out more and the locations of the roadshows on the Hampshire Scouts website.

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Youth Council is back! This is the opportunity for young people aged 13+ to shape their scouting at a county level. It'll be filled with fun sessions to give your input into scouting, adventurous activities, and some chill time to get to know young people from around the county.

Where: Ferny Crofts

When: 20th March-22nd March (time tbc)

How much: Free! (Districts pay a contribution)

Sign up: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rudxcWj3ykGcozgshmZIuiR5mdJyOCtMlw3e1HNHQT9UNTkwU1FZR01JOE5HUkQzRVFGTEo5RUhYVy4u

Any questions please contact dee.wright@hampshirescouts.org.uk and jamie.cooper@hampshirescouts.org.uk

Please note that sign up does not guarantee places. We will get in contact with you to confirm a spot.

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Gransden Lodge Airfield, Bedfordshire, SG19 3EB

Hertfordshire Scouts Falke Motor Glider is available for Scouts, Explorers & Network wishing to offer a flying experience to their section. Flights will take place in our Falke Motor Glider at Cambridge Gliding Club accompanied by an instructor. Each Scout will have the opportunity to handle the controls during their 20-minute flight. A normal session provides 7 people with the chance to fly, on some occasions it may be possible to fly up to 10 by prior arrangement.

https://www.activities.hertfordshirescouts.org.uk/air

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Based at Cambridge Gliding Club, Hertfordshire Scouts Air Activities offer two different types of visits to provide fun and interactive sessions for all sections.

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South Cerney Army Base, Cirencester or Abindon Military Training Area

14+ with minimum weight 45kg/7 stone. £60-80 per person. Average flight time is 6 mins - 3/4 flights per person to get Paracending badge.

https://www.facebook.com/scoutparagliding

richard.featherstone@sky.com

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GLSW & Surrey Scout Paragliding Club Scouting information

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GLSW & Surrey Scout Paragliding Club Scouting information. 133 likes · 2 talking about this. To share information about the club activities

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Old Hay Airfield near Paddock Wood, Maidstone. Grid ref: TQ695449

Scout Campsite nearby: Adamswell - https://www.adamswell.org.uk/location

£20/flight (2022) up to 25 on a good day

https://kentscouts.org.uk/sspage-get_involved-activities-microlight.html

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Aborfield

£60 per person for 1/2 day in groups (up to 5 per group, 10 total).

https://www.anvilforge.net/

John Love

john@anvilforge.net

07986 997805

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Anvil Forge experience days are perfect for any aspiring Blacksmith or Bladesmith! Come and try your hand at creative metalworking.

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All over UK (Reading based)

£16 per person, minimum 20 people

https://forensicexperience.com/

theforensicexperience@gmail.com

07717 511171

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The Forensic Experience offers various interactive events for adults and children including team building events, adult murder mystery nights, forensic children's birthday parties, Crime Scene Investigation workshops in schools, colleges and universities, CSI after school club, events for Cubs Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Rangers and Explorers and any other sort of group. Also available are forensic talks catering for Women's Institute and ProBus type of group.

Hayley is a former Crime Scene Examiner with over 14 years of experience working with the Metropolitan Police. She brings her skills and great enthusiasm to stage interactive forensic events. Hayley is based in Reading but covers most parts of the UK in person, and then offers virtual events for those too far to visit in person. Hayley adapts the content of these events for the audience making them age appropriate.

Adults and those over 12 years can investigate a staged murder scene. Hayley uses a unique silicone body made at a nearby film studios. This brings the events to life! Powdering and lifting fingermark evidence, examination of the murder victim , testing DNA, analysing witness statements, listening to the recordings of the suspect interviews and finally identifying whodunit! Hayley also shares stories of her experience as a CSI.

For children Hayley stages a burglary whereby the children examine a burglary scene. The children will find hidden fingermarks using brushes and powders and also get to find the DNA evidence and compare shoemarks at the burglary scene. After finding all the important forensic evidence and listening to the recording of the suspect interviews the children can then work together to catch the burglar! Hayley has lots of experience working with children and makes this a light hearted fun but also educational experience your child will very much enjoy.

Since June 2020, The Forensic Experience is now also offering Zoom style forensic talks based on the life of a CSI, to adults and children. Making it easier for The Forensic Experience to come to you virtually where ever you are in the world! These events provide a fascinating insight into the world of forensic investigations and delves into the world of forensics and what actually happens behind the crime scene tape.

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CSI | Forensic Experience | Reading - The Forensic Experience

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The Forensic Experience offers various interactive events for adults and children including team building events, adult murder mystery nights, forensic children's birthday parties, Crime Scene Investigation workshops in schools, colleges and universities, CSI after school club, events for Cubs Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Rangers and Explorers and any other sort of group.

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Hook and area

Donation or ber

bagman@hookeagle.org.uk

07900 886855

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Hook Scouts indoor target shooting with air rifles and pistols

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Hook Scouts indoor target shooting with air rifles and pistols

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7th Bramshill Scout Hut, Hook, RG27 9HH

There is a £3.50 charge to cover the cost of targets and pellets per person.

Email to hookscouts.gunner@gmail.com

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5/6 September - Gilwell reunion

11/13 September - Network Moot

19/20 September - YLT Lyndhurst

19/20 September - Squirrel & Beaver fundays

19 September - True Colours

26 September - Hikeathon

14/15 November - County Kudu - Vernham Dean

5/6 December - Christmas Chaos

27-3 April - Lake District trip

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We are running Silver and Gold Expeditions, along with a Sailing Residential.

Sailing residential:

Easter & Aug 26 (full) - DofE Gold/KSA Expedition

30 June to 8 July - DofE Gold Sailing expedition

Autumn 25 - DofE Silver/Diamond Expedition

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Looking for flexible volunteering for your Community Sections or DofE?

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Looking for flexible volunteering for your Community Sections or DofE?

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Kindness in Action is a British Red Cross on Campus virtual group for young people, offering them lots of opportunities to join online sessions and volunteer.

Our sessions have different topics that are usually educational or informative, as well as calls to action encouraging young people to have a positive impact on the society.

We aim to deliver at least one educational session every month, usually taking place on the third Sunday of the month.

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Do you want to start your Top Awards but don't know where to begin? Are you part way through your journey but need some advice to push you in the right direction? Are you unsure of where to get support from?

Fill out this form to hear about Hampshire Scouts Top Award drop in sessions! You will be able to receive personalised help with planning your activities, answers to any questions you might have and all the signposting you might need...

https://forms.gle/8vzFPh9BjST2Rhdg7

We host online meetings that will allow opportunities to have any conversations you need about the details of your awards and a frequently monitored email address will be open outside of the meetings for any quick queries.

topawardmentors@hampshirescouts.org.uk

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Outward Bound (£200 for 7 days)

Rona Sailing Project run regular sailing weeks for a range of ages - keep an eye on their website for updates

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre regularly run free residentials: email fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk for information

Other opportunities

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All you need is to have completed any level of top award and be ready to help others in there journey of completing it. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1N5JoROER06soqaI5C6ly8StonIWqUuF-dd_aQv49yrpzSQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Any questions feel free to email top.awards@hampshirescouts.org.uk

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The camping challenge is a great excuse to get more nights away as an Explorer Scout, Scout Network member, or adult volunteer. The camping challenge requires participants to camp for a total of 12 nights over a year. There is also an Extreme Camping Challenge for the more hardy amongst you!

Sign up to take part

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Hampshire Scouts have a virtual County Network: to join and find out more, look at the Network Padlet here

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How to support young leaders as a section leader

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How to support young leaders as a section leader

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The young leader team have made a video introducing the young leader scheme, with guidance for section leaders on how to support their young leaders through the scheme. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/XsA6DYkugD4

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Young Leader Scheme and How best to support your Young Leader for Adults

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We want to recognise Explorer Scouts, Network members, and adult volunteers for being awesome! Nominate them for an award based on one of the Scouting Values: care, belief, respect, inclusive and cooperation or just to say thank-you!

Nominate someone

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Sleep Out does not aim to replicate homelessness, but rather provides an opportunity for those taking part to learn more of the stark reality faced by thousands of young people each year, whilst also raising funds for Centrepoint’s vital services. By sleeping out, Explorers will widen their awareness of youth homelessness whilst exercising their fundraising skills.

Get involved

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Hampshire Challenge is the brand-new badge only available for Hampshire Scouts!

Available to all sections from squirrels to network, it aims to encourage young people on their Top Awards journey, gains skills for life and can be a good programme tool.

Completing the award only takes 3 steps!

Step 1: Identify the requirements best suited to the young person’s needs.

Step 2: Help the young person plan what they are going to do for each requirement and track what they have already done.

Step 3: Once the young person has completed at least 3 criteria for each section, order the badge, and present it!

Take a look at our website to find out more!

https://hampshirescouts.org.uk/challenge/

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Hampshire Grants

Available for Growth and Development; International Expeditions; Adventurous Permits; Opportunites

Find them here: https://members.hampshirescouts.org.uk/grants/

Lord Lieutenant's Fund

Funding of £130 is available for DofE Gold groups in Hampshire through the Lord Lieutant. You can find the information here: https://topawards.hampshirescouts.org.uk/expedition-resources/

UK HQ

Available for a wide variety of categories inc. Additioanl Needs; Air Scouting; International Events; Outdoor Adventures; Sea Scouts; Training and Permits; Underrepresented Communities etc

Find them here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-ukhq/

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At Hampshire Scouts, we want everyone to get involved and learn new skills. We don't want anything to get in the way, so we have grants available to remove the barrier of money to those in need.

No one should be deprived of that once in a lifetime international trip because of their background. Uniform should never break the bank. We know this, so there are a range of personal grants to cover just these eventualities. You can find out more about each of them in the boxes on the right.

There are also grants for local Scout Groups and Districts to help them open new sections in their local area so even more young people can learn skills for life. Plus, we have grants for leaders and young people to become leaders in adventurous activities and lead them with our Scouts.

We operate a number of grants to support the development of our members and volunteers. This policy provides the overall controls for the types of grant funding available Groups, Districts, members, and associate members of Hampshire Scouts.

During the lockdowns, we offered support with direct response, operational and associated costs brought on by the pandemic.

Find out more

We're here to support with direct response, operational and associated costs brought on by the pandemic.

Find out more and Apply

The Growth & Development Fund is for Districts and Groups who would like to expand in their communities.

The International Grant aims to enable young people to participate in international experiences.

Does not include the World Scout Jamboree or Project 23

The Adventurous Permit Fund is for volunteers who would like to be trained to deliver adventurous activities to our young people.

To support young people during times of hardship including by funding uniform, activity fees, and camp fees, but not annual membership fees.

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At Hampshire Scouts, we want everyone to get involved and learn new skills. We don't want anything to get in the way, so we have grants available to remove the barrier of money to those in need. No one should be deprived of that once in a lifetime international trip because of their background.