Blackpool 4th Cub Scout Troop is based on a council estate in the heart of Blackpool. You would think the scout organisation would be all encompassing, meaning everyone has an equal chance in life and to do all the same activities, using all the same facilities with all the same perks. This isn't true. Each troop has to raise their own money and are only allowed to ask people within their own catchment area. So you can imagine on a council estate this is not easy. That's not to say that the children miss out but it does mean the helpers have to work very very hard to raise any money. Further to this a lot of the money raised is to supplement the children with subs (50p), wellingtons for camp and sometimes even providing the warmth of a coat. I could go on and on but I think you get the picture. They are desperate for a bit of extra cash. I know we are all struggling currently and are probably very tired of being asked for sponsorship money but honestly, even if you can spare £1 it will mean so much. This is not a random choice, my sister is a leader for the Beavers and has been there since they started the troop. I'm not promising to do the swim in the allocated time of 2 hours but I am promising to complete the full 5k.