Help Build a Better Future at Waddecar

Help Build a Better Future at Waddecar

Our Ambitions in Preparing Better Futures Waddecar Scout Activity Centre has been at the heart of adventure for generations — but now it’s time to shape its future.

We’ve launched an ambitious plan to build modern, accessible accommodation that will open the door to life-changing experiences for even more young people all year round. Whether it’s a rainy weekend or a chilly winter camp, this new space means no young person misses out on the magic of Scouts.

But we can’t do it without you.

We need your support to bring this vision to life. Every donation — big or small — brings us one step closer to a better, brighter Waddecar for the thousands of young people who call it home.

Donate today, share the campaign, and help us build the future our young people deserve.

Realising our Vision

This is more than just a building — it’s an investment in the next 70 to 100 years of adventure, learning, and life-changing experiences at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre.

We’re planning a modern, fully accessible residential centre for up to 80 people. It will include two large activity halls, dedicated catering and storage facilities, and flexible spaces serving Scouts, schools, charities, and local businesses.

It’s about creating a space where no young person misses out—whatever the weather or their needs. Together, we can make Waddecar future-ready — for every generation to come.

In recent years we have undertaken two intensive phases of development costing in excess of £1.2 million focused on developing our activity and outdoor pursuit activities, and a full replacement of our utilities and sanitation infrastructure.

Together, let’s create something extraordinary.

To make our dream of new, modern, accessible accommodation at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre a reality, we need the help of local businesses, individuals, our incredible volunteers, and dedicated supporters.

Our target is to raise over £200,000 through this campaign — and every contribution brings us closer to giving thousands of young people even more opportunities to gain skills for life.

Whether you donate, fundraise as a group, or help spread the word, you’ll be part of a lasting legacy for future generations of Scouts.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

• £100 – Buy a Brick – Your name will be on our Supporter Display Board in the new building’s lobby, a permanent reminder of your support.
• £250 – Sponsor a Bed – Support one of the 80 beds in the new centre. Your name will be added to a room plaque, helping every young person rest and recharge.
• £1,000 – Sponsor a Stone on the Promise Path – Celebrate your connection to Waddecar. Your engraved stone will become part of the path leading from the heart of the camp to the new building.
• £5,000 – Sponsor a Room – Leave a true legacy. Choose the name of a room in the new centre — your name on the door, your impact felt for years to come.

Ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Donate, get involved, and help us spread the word!

 

Thinking of making a bigger difference? Let’s talk.

If you or your organisation are able to make a larger donation — or if you’d like to find out more about the impact this project will have on young people at Waddecar — we’d love to hear from you.

We need passionate people and generous supporters to help bring this vision to life.

Can you help us build a better future?

Get in touch with Ollie Wood BEM to start the conversation. Your support could shape the future for generations of Scouts.

Curious to learn more?

Take a closer look at the plans and discover how we’re building a better future at Waddecar.

Ready to support us?

West Lancashire Scouts invested £450,000 to start our fundraising campaign to make this project a reality (read more about our launch: here). We are working with businesses and are delighted to launch our fundraising campaign. You can donate and be part of this incredible legacy as an individual or by fundraising as a section or group.