Starbucks Hailsham A22

2nd Hailsham Scout Group benefits young people (boys and girls) from 6 to 18 years old in the Hailsham and surrounding area. Across the various sections, we meet 4 times a week. Alongside the weekly meetings, we try to offer each section a weekend event (2 day camp, 2 hour competition or similar) every month. There is no denying that Scouting benefits young people. Some 89 per cent of young people and adults in Scouting identified that Scouting has helped them to build ‘key skills’ including social skills, team working and leadership. Future employers see improved key skills in those who have benefited from Scouting including increased character and personal development, higher confidence and social skills, and well better teamwork and leadership abilities. Our ethos is to ensure that ALL young people, regardless of income, colour or class has the ability to partake. Therefore we charge an absolute minimum for all activities and events. ALL our adult leadership team are unpaid volunteers. One key part of Scouting is camping and the adventure that goes with it, but we are held back by lack of equipment. Any funding will go towards purchasing equipment, assisting those who are unable to take part due to financial constraints, as well as towards minor repairs to our meeting place.