The 30 Challenge Badge is unique to the 1st Winchester Scout Group. Only members of the 1st can wear this badge on our uniform and even then, only if you’ve met the challenge (see below).
Since launching this scheme, an anonymous donor has offered to match every pound raised by the young people with a further 50p. This is a very generous gesture for which we’re very grateful. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Every pound you raise is worth £1.50 so let’s see some imaginative ideas.
Well done to the 21 people who have been earned badges so far, raising £820 towards the Bigger & Better Campaign. With our anonymous donor’s matching pledge, that’ll be £1,230.00! The ideas that the young people are coming up with are impressive and show some imagination and include:
- A sponsored swim
- A triathlon
- A sponsored silence (quite a challenge for some people)
- A car boot sale
- And lots of cake sales and muffin sales
See some photos below.
The Challenge
The badge is open to all Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who complete the following requirements:
The challenge is to design, plan and implement a fundraising event or activity which creates at least £30.00 towards the Bigger & Better Campaign.
This is an individual activity, if you work in pairs then you’ll need to raise proportionally more money. After all, it is a fundraising activity.
How you raise the money is completely up to you so long as it’s legal. You should discuss your ideas with your leader or parents before going ahead.
Some Ideas you might like to consider:
- Bake 60 cakes and sell them for £0.50 each
- Hold a BBQ and charge an entrance fee
- Fill a smarty tube with 30 one pound coins
- Arrange a collection at church, sports club etc.
- Ask your teacher if your class can sponsor you to wear your uniform (or maybe a onesie) to school for a day.
- Do a sponsored hike
- Wash neighbours’ cars
- Donate your pocket money
The choice is yours.
When you’ve completed your challenge, tell your leader what you did and give them the money (preferably a cheque made payable to 1st Winchester Scout Group).
We have permission from the County Commissioner for you to wear this unique badge on your uniform and it should be worn at the bottom of your left sleeve.
This is a unique opportunity to gain and wear a badge that no other Group will ever have.
An example of success
This Beaver made a ton of cakes and then sold them to family and friends. Delicious and fun!
Cakes are proving popular ways to raise achieve the 30 Challenge Badge