This is a joint project to refurbish our hall for use by Porchester Scouts and Guides. The present hall is old and in a bad state of repair.

Porchester Scout and Guide Hall provides a fantastic space for upwards of 150 young people and adult volunteers to meet in Scouting, Guiding each week. The hall also caters for other community groups and bodies looking for space to hold events. The groups that use the hall are not for profit groups and as such funds raised have barely covered the cost of operating the hall with the result that the hall requires a once in a generation upgrade of its electrics, toilet, showering and kitchen facilities.

Scouting and GirlGuiding are very active in the local area. There are all sections of the organisations from the youngest Rainbows and Beavers, Brownies and Cubs, Guides and Scouts, Explorers and Senior Section, to a dedicated team of adult leaders and supporting parents, and other members of the Trefoil Guild.

The leaders aim to offer all members many opportunities, as appropriate to their age. This includes many residential events, camps and holidays. Adventurous activities, climbing, walking and water activities. The programme includes giving service within the local community and beyond, leadership skills and team building. All life skills which many of our members find useful long after they have ceased to be a Scout or Guide.

The leaders are keen to ensure that we continue to offer the young people of Porchester this varied and active programme. To do this we need to upgrade our current well used building, which is no longer fit for purpose, does not have suitable facilities, and is expensive to heat and maintain.