THE 10th Warrington West Scout Group has received a £500 boost to its “Big Build” fundraising appeal.
A huge fundraising drive has been launched to enable the scouts to replace it old headquarters, an old World War 2 building off the A57 at Great Sankey.
But with more than £50,000 needed the £500 cheque from househuilders Bellway Homes is more than welcome.
The scout group dates from 1927 but has been at its present home since the 1960s.
They aim to re-build the current amenity block, refurbish the scout hut, repair the leaking roof and reduce the environmental footprint of the building, with the aim of creating a permanent, safe and accessible-for-all building that will provide firm foundations on which to grow scouting in the local area and provide a valuable community meeting place.
Group scout leader Ian Skilling said “We are so grateful for this kind donation from Bellway which helps get our fundraising campaign up-and-running. We know that we have a long way to go to raise and secure the funds, but with the support of the local community and other local businesses we think that we can achieve the ambitious target that we have set for ourselves to secure the future of this friendly scouting group for years to come.”
Bellway sales director Jenny Bell said: “We were delighted to contribute to the scout’s fundraising drive. Not only will their ‘big build’ project provide them with a much higher standard of facilities for their group meetings, it will also become a great community asset.”
Anyone else who wants to help the scouts, either by donations or by giving time, skills or building materials should contact Ian Skilling on [email protected].
£500 boost for Scouts’ building project
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