Grants and funding

Helping leaders and young people meet the costs of Scouting

In Mersey Weaver, we have two grant giving funds available to both young people and adult volunteers which help to enable amazing skills for life.

Inclusion Fund

We want to make sure that everyone no matter their current circumstances can access Scouting and it’s associated activities. Whether it’s help for a young person to attend a county camp, Explorer parent struggling with subs we’ve some money set aside so nobody misses out…

Leadership Development Fund

Leaders give their timely freely to run amazing outdoor activities for young people. It seems only right that they aren’t left out of pocket to participate in the training that enables these opportunities to take place. If you are a leader in Mersey Weaver and looking to complete a permit, NGB award or other training that will help you in your role, read on!

Grants from HQ

The Scouts are very fortunate to have received a number of donations from individuals and organisations to give back locally. These donations are for those who need financial support with Scouting and cover a range of activities.