Health and Safety…
It is the policy of Waddecar Scout Activity Centre to promote a culture where risk to health and safety is minimised and managed, so far as is reasonably practicable, with the aim to prevent serious harm to any employee, visitor or contractor, or to the environment.
Policies and Procedures are reviewed periodically and Waddecar is committed to staying up to date with changes in law, guidelines and industry practise, and follows The Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules which you can find here The Scouts POR
You can view our full Terms & Conditions and Health and Safety Policy statement here
Terms and Conditions
Risk Assessments
Waddecar’s risk assessments are reviewed annually and updated when neccessary by fully trained and qualified people.
General Site RA V2026-01
Activity Risk Assessments
Updated activity risk assessments will be added to this section as they are renewed and updated.
Including Fire Lighting,
Shelter Building
Outdoor Cooking
Including Open Canoeing,
Sit On Top Kayaking
Raft Building
Including Crossbow Shooting,
Archery,
Rifle Shooting,
Tomahawk Throwing,
Soft Tomahawks,
Soft Archery
Tin Can Alley.
Including Climbing,
Abseiling
High Ropes (Gladiator Challenge, Leap Of Faith, Jacob’s Ladder and Crate Stack)
Including Bouldering
Challenge Course
Pirate’s Trail
Badger’s Warren
Norwegian Crane
Problem Solving / Team Building
Frisbee Golf
Orienteering
Self Led Trails
Mini Golf
Pond Dipping & Minibeast Hunting
Pirate’s Gold
Pioneering
Other ‘Skills and Games’
Other ‘Activities In A Box’
NOTE: Section 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act prohibits the use of a firearm and ammunition by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, or its equivalent for young persons, of 3 months or more. It is the responsibility of the Leader in Charge to ensure that ALL participants are compliant.
If a group is taking part in Rifle Shooting or Crossbow Shooting, each individual must have a written consent form from the parent or guardian. These forms must be handed to the instructor delivering your session in order fo the individual to take part in the activity. Alternatively, the leader in charge may present a Leader Declaration Form confirming that they have obtained written permission for each individual involved.
These forms can be found below:
Winter Weekend Risk Assessments
All of the activities that we are running over the weekend are covered by our standard Activity Risk Assessments (above) other than the RA for the Mud Run which you can find below.
Mud Run RA 2025
