24th Basingstoke West Scout Group

23/09/2026

Can You Help us Buy a Minibus 🚐⚜️

Help us get more young people out on adventures, camps and activities by supporting our fundraising for a Group minibus!

24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group provides opportunities for local young people, helping them develop skills for life through adventure, teamwork, friendship and new experiences.

We’re fundraising to purchase a used minibus for use by our Scout Group — something that would make a huge difference to the opportunities we’re able to provide for our young people.

🚐 Why do we need a minibus?

Transport is one of the biggest challenges when organising activities away from our Scout HQ. Throughout the year, our Group takes part in camps, activity days, visits, events and outdoor adventures, but hiring suitable transport can be expensive and availability isn’t always guaranteed.

Having our own Group minibus would allow us to:

* Transport young people to camps, activities, events and adventures.
* Reduce our reliance on expensive minibus and vehicle hire.
* Help keep the cost of Scouting activities as affordable as possible for families.
* Make it easier for young people to participate where transport may otherwise be a barrier.
* Transport essential equipment and kit to camps and activities.
* Give our volunteers greater flexibility when planning opportunities for our young people.
* Allow more of the money currently spent on vehicle hire to be invested back into activities and experiences.

⚜️ More than just a vehicle

For us, a minibus isn’t simply a way of getting from A to B.

It’s a way of getting young people to opportunities.

Whether it’s travelling to camp, trying a new activity, attending a District event, exploring somewhere completely new or heading off on a bigger adventure, having reliable and accessible transport helps make these experiences possible.

Our Group is entirely volunteer-led, and we work hard to keep Scouting affordable and accessible. Owning our own minibus would be a long-term investment in our young people and the future of our Scout Group.

It would also help us reduce ongoing transport costs, allowing us to put more of our funds directly into providing exciting, memorable and affordable experiences.

💚 Can you help us get on the road?

Every donation, no matter how large or small, will take us one step closer to purchasing our own minibus.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing our fundraising page with friends, family, local businesses and the wider community would make a huge difference.

Together, we can help keep 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group moving, opening the door to more adventures, more opportunities and more Skills for Life.

Thank you for supporting 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group. 🚐⚜️

24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group is fundraising to purchase a used minibus for use by our Group. 🚐⚜️ Having our own minibus will help us transport young people to camps, activities, events and adventures

13/09/2026

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨
⚜️ 24th Basingstoke West Scout Group ⚜️

Our group is growing — and we need more amazing volunteers to help us give even more young people the chance to experience adventure, learn new skills and make memories! 🙌

🦫 BEAVERS – Thursdays
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

🐺 CUBS – Wednesdays
⏰ 6:45pm – 8:15pm

👉 NO SCOUTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
You don’t need to know how to tie every knot or start a campfire! 🔥😂

We’re looking for people who are:
❤️ Great with young people
🙌 Enthusiastic and willing to get involved
🌟 Looking for a rewarding way to give something back
⚜️ Ready to join an amazing team!

And that’s not all…

🎉 WE HAVE SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TOO! 🎉

We currently have availability in:

🦫 Beavers
🐺 Cubs
⚜️ Scouts

So whether you’re a parent looking for an activity for your child or an adult who wants to get involved and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send us a message on Facebook today to find out more.

Come and be part of the adventure! ⚜️💚

28/08/2026

🔨 **LOCAL BUSINESSES – GATE REPLACEMENT QUOTES NEEDED** 🔨

Following the recent theft of the gates at our Scout Hut, we are now looking for **local companies or tradespeople who would be able to provide a quote for supplying and installing replacement gates**.

Ideally, we are looking for a company experienced in **metal/security gates and fencing**, who can visit the hut, assess what is required and provide us with a competitive quote.

As a local Scout Group, we are keen to work with **local businesses and tradespeople** wherever possible. If you are able to help, or know of a company that may be interested, please **comment below or send us a private message**.

If you are a local business able to offer a **community/charity discount**, we would be extremely grateful.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us following the incident. ⚜️❤️

**Please share this post to help us reach local businesses.**

31/07/2026

🚨 APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – STOLEN GATES 🚨

We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or seen anything suspicious around our Scout Hut between 3:05am and 3:15am this morning.

Unfortunately, the gates at the hut have been stolen. If you saw any suspicious people, vehicles, or activity in the area during this time, or if you have any relevant CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage, please get in touch with us.

CCTV footage has been passed to the police, who are now aware of the incident.

If you have any information that may help, please contact us directly or report it to the police, quoting Crime Reference Number: 44260368223.

Please do not post accusations or identify individuals publicly.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and for supporting our Scout Group. ⚜️

16/07/2026

13/07/2026

🔥 **Adventure. Challenge. Confidence. Fun!** 🔥

What an amazing camp for our Cubs, Scouts and volunteers! 💚

From 🛶 Raft Building and 🚣 Paddle Games to 🧗 Climbing, ⚡ Quick Jump and 🌲 Zip Wire, everyone challenged themselves, supported each other and created memories they'll never forget.

It's weekends like these that show what Scouting is all about – building confidence, making friends and gaining **Skills for Life**.

Think your child would love adventures like this?

👉 Join our waiting list today:
https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/waiting-list/24th-basingstoke-west-waiting-list/b8554262-a581-4d45-ac5b-6e63da704e30/apply

Tag someone who'd love to get involved! 👇

23/06/2026

14/06/2026

🎉 A Massive Thank You! 🎉

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our now Mayor for her incredible support of our Isle of Wight camp last year! 🏕️✨

Her very generous donation of £1,000 made a huge difference to our trip, helping us provide an unforgettable adventure where our young people could build confidence, learn new skills, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

At the time of this wonderful contribution, she was serving as a councillor with County Council. We are so incredibly grateful for her ongoing dedication to our local community and for championing youth opportunities in the area.

Thank you again for your phenomenal support!

13/06/2026

Scouting has given me the opportunity to be part of something truly rewarding. I enjoy teaching the Cubs new skills, helping them build confidence, and watching them learn and grow.

To play a part in young people’s development and see them achieve new things is an honour, but most importantly, it is a lot of fun. Through Scouting, I have had the chance to take part in activities and experiences that I may not otherwise have had, while making memories and sharing them with others. Scouting is the highlight of my week.