Community 2000
Developed in 1997
Objective
To develop the role of the 3rd Hayling Scout Group in supporting the community by enhancing our support for other organisations.
Scope
- Improvements to our HQ in order to extend these facilities to other groups and organisations for:-
- an activity base (day or overnight stays)
- Meeting or recreation centre
- Working with local charities to procure and maintain equipment to be used by local schools and other youth organisations operating the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme or similar activity.
- Identify and purchase equipment in order that we can satisfy the increasing number of requests for loan/hire.
- Identify possible transport requirements to support both the Group and other community organisations.
What Did We Achieve
Our Headquarters
- With the support of the National Lottery we completed a significant extension programme to include
- Additional meeting rooms / accommodation
- New toilet block including disabled facility and showers
- 100% increase in the secure storage area
- New equipment in the Kitchen
- We have hosted other Scout Groups and youth organisations for weekends, using our HQ as an activity base.
- Our HQ has since been used by Hayling School for their Dance GCSE, a Line Dancing Club, The Island Tap Dancing Club, a Tai Chi club, Craft days, and many other groups and organisations for activity / meeting sessions.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Equipment
- A joint venture between Hayling Scouts and the Association of Charitable Endeavours
- Tents, Rucksacks, Cooking gear etc purchased and maintained for use by schools and organisations wanting to take part in D of E Expeditions.
Other Equipment
- Additional Marquee sections and a Mess Tent purchased primarily to support the number of hire/loan requests we receive each year.
Community Trailer
- With support from Hampshire County Council and the Hayling Island Businessman’s Club we purchased a trailer for use by the Group and other local organisations.