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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing at Scouts. Read more

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Additional Needs Grant

A fund to help support young people and adults with additional needs to take part in Scouts.

Grants Freeze

In line with our volunteering experience changes, grants will be applied for in our new digital system. To enable us to migrate existing data accurately and implement new processes, we've paused our grant schemes until the new digital system goes live.

The Additional Needs Grants Programme

Open to both young people and adults with additional needs this fund supports and develops individuals encouraging and promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all in Scouts.

With this grant you may receive up to £500 funding to secure: 

  • The provision of portable equipment, such as ramps, induction loop systems or play equipment
  • Translators, signers for large events or adult training, provision of appropriate signage and information systems at events
  • Training for volunteers to support those with additional needs in Scouts, such as Makaton or BSL training

Permanent adaptations to buildings cannot be funded.