Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team

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Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team Founded in 1987, N.E.S.S.T. is made up of industry professionals who volunteer their time and skills to help both scouting and the wider community.

Although based in Nottinghamshire we are able to provide event assistance and equipment hire across the Midlands and beyond. Drawing our team of volunteers from adult members of the Scout and Guide Associations we have a large pool of resources and a wealth of knowledge to help make your event a success. Even if your event is well established it is possible we may be able to help you with further advice and assistance. We have worked with many organisers on many events since our inception, which has given us an excellent overview of best working practices along with knowledge of just where the pitfalls lie!

NESST CHALLENGE WALK 2027 – 35TH ANNIVERSARY! Join the Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team as we celebrate the ...
13/10/2026

NESST CHALLENGE WALK 2027 – 35TH ANNIVERSARY!

Join the Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the NESST Challenge Walk in 2027!

Bringing Scouts together for an unforgettable adventure, the Challenge Walk is all about teamwork, resilience and putting your Scouting skills to the test.

🥾 Challenge yourself. Support your team. Make memories.

📅 Dates and further details will be announced soon!

Keep your eyes peeled, spread the word and get ready to be part of a very special milestone in the NESST Challenge Walk’s history.

Who’s ready to take on the challenge? 👀🔥

10/10/2026
We’re out again supporting Central Notts Scouts Night Owl
10/10/2026

We’re out again supporting Central Notts Scouts Night Owl

Out supporting Charnwood Challenge 2026! The team are out supporting Nanpantan Scouts at Charnwood Challenge 2026, provi...
04/10/2026

Out supporting Charnwood Challenge 2026!

The team are out supporting Nanpantan Scouts at Charnwood Challenge 2026, providing medical support throughout the event.

If you see the team out and about, make sure to give them a wave! 👋 They’re always happy to see friendly faces — and apparently they really enjoy cake… 👀🎂

Good luck to everyone taking part, and we hope you have an amazing challenge! 💪🏕️

HAPPY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DAY! 🏹Today we’re celebrating everything that makes Nottinghamshire such a brilliant place to live...
25/08/2026

HAPPY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DAY! 🏹

Today we’re celebrating everything that makes Nottinghamshire such a brilliant place to live, work, volunteer and, of course, Scout!

Here at Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team (NESST), we’re incredibly proud to support Scouting and our local communities across the county and beyond .

Since 1987, NESST volunteers have been using their skills, experience and specialist equipment to help events run safely and smoothly. From medical and first aid support, radio communications and control rooms, to logistics, event support, marshalling, search and rescue, vehicle support and so much more, our team is always ready to help when needed.

We’re often working behind the scenes, but our volunteers play a huge part in making some of Nottinghamshire’s biggest Scouting events possible — including supporting major county events and our Challenge Walks, which have welcomed more than 1,500 young people.

And it’s not just about the equipment, radios or vehicles. It’s about people.

It’s about volunteers giving up their evenings, weekends and holidays to support young people, fellow volunteers and our communities.

So today, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single NESST volunteer — past and present — who has given their time, skills and energy to support NOTTINGHAMSHIRE .

From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham Castle, from the Major Oak to the county’s Scout campsites… we’re proud to be Nottinghamshire.

Happy from everyone at !

Our thoughts are with the officers who sadly passed away after being involved in an RTC this morning
22/08/2026

Our thoughts are with the officers who sadly passed away after being involved in an RTC this morning

Let’s play a game 🔎Who can see our vehicles and our team in the support team picture from Poacher International Jamboree
14/08/2026

Let’s play a game 🔎
Who can see our vehicles and our team in the support team picture from Poacher International Jamboree

Poacher International Jamboree, you were amazing! Our team have absolutely loved spending the week with you all. They ha...
08/08/2026

Poacher International Jamboree, you were amazing!

Our team have absolutely loved spending the week with you all. They have been incredibly busy throughout the event as Incident Responders, taking on a huge variety of tasks and always being ready to help wherever they were needed.

From supporting in Control, cctv ,managing crowds and escorting vehicles, to helping secure tents and marquees, the team have been there throughout the week — at all hours of the day and night — to support the event and the people attending it.

We couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them. They have worked incredibly hard, shown fantastic teamwork and professionalism, and proved just how valuable they are to an event like Poacher.

Thank you to Bog Squad for also joining us it was lovely to have support from your team.

A massive thank you to Harrogate Spring Water as well for keeping our team — and so many of the people we came across — hydrated throughout the week! 💧👏

Thank you, Poacher, for an amazing week. We’ve loved being part of it and can’t wait for the next one!

We’re ready for the closing ceremony at Poacher International Jamboree
07/08/2026

We’re ready for the closing ceremony at Poacher International Jamboree

Cake and water anyone Thank you to Harrogate Spring Water for keeping the team hydrated  during Poacher International Ja...
07/08/2026

Cake and water anyone Thank you to Harrogate Spring Water for keeping the team hydrated during Poacher International Jamboree

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Unit One, Trinity House, Robey Close, Linby
Nottingham
NG158AA

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