Fundraising

In 2015, we proudly completed a £100,000 refurbishment of our Scout Hut, transforming it into the vibrant and welcoming building it is today. Since then, our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to maintain it — not just for our Scout Group, but as a space for the whole community.

Now, we are ready to take the next step: making our Scout Hut sustainable for the future.

Why We Need Your Support

With the rising costs of running community facilities, the last thing we want is to reduce what we can offer to our Scouts. That’s why sustainability is at the heart of our next project.

We’ve already taken important steps by upgrading our lighting to LED and installing a new electric heating system, both of which help to lower running costs. But now, we want to go further and invest in green energy to protect our hut, reduce bills, and care for our environment.

Our proposed project will install a 10.44 kW solar PV system with battery storage, generating over 7,200 kWh of clean electricity every year. This will:

✅ Save our Scout Group around £1,445 a year on energy bills
✅ Cut our carbon emissions by 1,497 kg of CO₂ annually — the same as planting 69 trees each year!
✅ Provide over half of our electricity needs directly from the sun
✅ Allow us to store energy for evening use, reducing reliance on the grid

This isn’t just about cost savings — it’s about ensuring the Scout Hut remains a sustainable, affordable, and environmentally-friendly resource for generations to come.

How You Can Help

We can’t achieve this without the support of our friends, neighbours, and local businesses. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Join our fundraising events – Every ticket bought or cake sold makes a difference!

• Business sponsorships – Partner with us and show your commitment to sustainability.

• Community donations – Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our goal.
  
  

Together, we can make our Scout Hut greener, more sustainable, and ready for the future — without reducing the opportunities we provide to young people.

Get in touch:
If you’d like to support us, sponsor part of the project, or find out more, please email us at: eastboldonscouts@gmail.com