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Scout Community Week 2012

                    Scout Community Week 2012

What is Scout Community Week?

A UK-wide fundraising initiative, supported by B&Q, to help Scouts 'do 1 thing' to have an impact on their community

Scout Community Week gives us the chance to work together on community projects or events to raise money for local and national Scouting.

Taking place from 14–20 May 2012, Scout Community Week takes Scout Job Week to the next level, offering sections, Groups and Districts the opportunity to design a fundraising project which delivers real benefit to the local community.

Just by taking part you'll be helping to raise much-needed funds for the Development Grants Board, which provides a financial lifeline to those young people and their families in need of additional support to take part in Scouting. The fund also offers match-funding for Local Development Officers, helps young people take part in expeditions and helps families purchase Scout uniform.

All Groups taking part in the initiative are asked to commit to donating 25% of fundraising from Scout Community Week to this valuable fund for all UK Scouts.

In association with B&Q, Scout Community Week will help us:

• raise money for Scouting in your local area
• fundraise for the Development Grants Board
• promote the need for adult volunteers
• enable your Scouts to achieve a range of badges and awards

'Our Group took part in the Community Scout Week pilot in May 2011,' says Rachel Squire, Group Scout Leader of the 23rd Salisbury Group.

'It was a great experience for the Group and the local residents. For the young people to be seen helping the community shows what Scouting is about.'

Everyone who raises money as part of Scout Community Week will receive an exclusive B&Q Scout Community Week 2012 badge.