Direct Support
If you're in England and need some support with growth, our Growth & Communities Team is here to help.
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Hands on, tailored support from a member of our team to help you re-energise an existing section or establish a new section.
For example, this could include support with:
- Planning an Open Event
- Organising a Four Week Challenge
- Delivering School Assemblies
- Recruiting youth members and new volunteers
- Hosting parent talks
- Promoting in the community and online
- Designing an engaging programme
A Growth and Recruitment officer will meet with you and your team for an initial stakeholder meeting to discuss all plans, goals, expectations, and timelines. We will be clear on what you can expect from the team and our availability to kick off your project. We will continue to provide our Direct Support throughout the project until the section has sustainably opened.
Our commitment to Inclusive Growth
In line with the Scouts' 2025 Inclusive Growth Strategy, we are committed to support the opening of more sections in deprived areas and increasing the number of adult volunteers from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Our Direct Support offer is therefore prioritised for sections supporting young people within IMD 1-3 locations, or those which predominantly support Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.
To find out the IMD of meeting locations in England, use the IMD checker tool.