Uniform and costs
Our uniform gives everyone in Scouts a sense of belonging
Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the group.
Scouts uniform
Our uniform consists of a sweatshirt or shirt/blouse, which you can sew some of your badges onto, and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group. There are lots of other optional uniform and accessories you can wear, such as hats, hoodies, trousers or shorts.
You can buy Scout uniforms either from our online Scout Store or from a local supplier. If you’re not sure where to start, your sections volunteers should be able to give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. There may be pre-loved uniform donations available too, so ask your section volunteers for more details.
Beavers uniform
The Beavers uniform consists of:
- Beavers sweatshirt
- Navy blue activity trousers or black/grey school trousers
- The group neckerchief awarded during investiture
- Suitable footwear
Cubs uniform
The Cubs uniform consists of:
- Cubs sweatshirt
- Navy blue activity trousers or black/grey school trousers
- The group neckerchief awarded during investiture
- Suitable footwear
Air Scouts uniform
The Air Scouts uniform consists of:
- Air/Sea Scout shirt
- Navy blue activity trousers or black/grey school trousers
- The group neckerchief awarded during investiture
- Beret
- Suitable footwear
What it costs to go to Scouts
At Lea Air Scout Group the cost for a young person is £138 a year. Split into three installments of £46 each term.
There’s also the cost of uniform. For example, it’s £17 for a Cubs jumper and £22 for a Scouts uniform shirt. However, there’s always the option to buy or use pre-loved uniforms too.
There can be extra costs for day trips and specific activities, such as external trips and camps. These are planned well in advance and to a fixed budget that families can plan for. There are often ways to fundraise or to pay in instalments. A typical weekend camp is likely to cost £30 and a week-long camp can cost £120 (plus travel costs), depending on location and activities on offer.
No one should be excluded from Scouts because of cost. There are grants available and we aim to make Scouts accessible to all. You can find out more about our cost of living support. Please speak to your local volunteers if you’ve any concerns about this.
Visit the Scout Store
Gift Aid
Our group claims Gift aid. This allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated to us (including subscription costs) from HMRC at no cost to you.
Please complete the gift aid declaration on OSM if you are a UK tax payer who is eligible to claim Gift aid.
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