1. Support our Hall Refurbishment Project

2023 saw the start of the hall refurbishment project. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and various organisations we’ve managed to complete most of the project to date.

Our current Fundraising Priority: Bathroom Refurbishment

Refurbishment Project – Background

Broadstone Scout Group meeting hall was built in 1995.  Many of the original fixtures and fittings are no longer fit for purpose after 30 years.  The hall, which is the centre of Scouting activities in Broadstone, has supported thousands young people from the local community over this period.  Currently we have approximately 250 young people in the membership, from approximately 170 local families.  Meetings occur 5 evenings a week, with additional activities hosted at the weekends.  It is usual to have the hall in use from 5pm to nearly 10pm every weeknight, with 2 sections meeting consecutively of an evening.

Broadstone Scout Group is an educational charity registered with the Charities Commission.  Its activities are funded largely through the subscriptions paid by the young people and a small amount of income from hire of the hall for birthday parties, local exercise classes etc.  For bigger projects we rely on additional fund-raising.

Our Refurbishment Objectives

√= complete

  • Repair roof  √
  • Install energy saving LED lighting √
  • install a modern kitchen suitable for a community hall  √
  • remodel our meeting room  √
  • refurbish the hall floor  √
  • refurbish the toilets and showers
  • augment or replace our gas heating system.

These upgrade projects will ensure that the Scout Group, and the wider community, will enjoy good facilities for many years to come.  By bettering the hall for hire, we also generate an increased income stream that will enable us to keep the cost of Scouting as low as possible for our young people and families.

The next phase of our project involves refurbing the toilets.

 Currently we have three small cubicles, featuring two shower cubicles. These are past overdue an upgrade, as they are barely fit for purpose now. Our new plan will see separate toilet and shower rooms, and improved layouts. This will bring them in line with the modern look now on show in the rest of the hall!

Can you help?

We’re happy to accept any donations, whether its financial, material or labour. Please use the link for financial donations, for anything else please contact the GSL here

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2. Other ways to support us:

  • Donations of kit
  • offer services like PR, discounts, workplace visits, etc
  • find us on our many fundraising activities

3. Support us when you shop online

We’re partnered with Easyfundraising.com so that when you purchase online, they donate to us! They also run bonus activities there that could earn us a nice wodge of cash, so get your friends and family involved too!