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Local Development Officer (LDO)
In partnership with the Berkshire Scouts, we employ the Local Development Officer (LDO), whose role is to promote and develop Scouting in Berkshire, focusing on developing Scouting in new ways and new areas. We facilitate all employment services; provide office and other business resources; and experience of networks in community project work.
Contact: Harriet Riley
Local Development Officer (Berkshire Scouts)
Gravelly Court, Gravelly Bridge Farm
Grazeley Green Road, Grazeley
Reading RG7 1LG
Tel: 0118 988 1701
Mobile: 07711 851 574
Fax: 0118 988 6200
Contact Harriet Riley
Project Africa
Project Africa is a special community project to support two schools in Uganda – young people supporting young people. The project will see Berkshire Scouts travelling to Uganda in 2011 to work at two special schools. The Scouts going to Uganda will be supported by other Berkshire Scouts of all ages (6 years plus) through a global awareness programme. The global awareness programme will help Berkshire Scouts understand the lives of children in Uganda and also provide the opportunity to supply books for the school libraries and chickens to provide eggs for the school children in Uganda.
Click here for a Project Africa leaflet
Sponsorship and Support
The Company has provided sponsorship and support for many projects and expeditions within the County. This has included in recent years providing equipment and sponsored vehicle hire for major camps such as WINGS 2009 and international expeditions such as Slovenia, Alps, Massif 20-10, etc. If you have a project or idea and need assistance then do get in touch.
Adult Training
The Company also offers training opportunities for Scout Leaders in First Response and Minibus training. For full details click on the appropriate link below:
First Response
Build your skills and confidence in handling emergencies. From Initial response to treating unconscious casualties. A valuable asset.
MiDAS - Minibus training
Make sure you have the appropriate skills and qualification for driving minibuses
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The Company also provides administrative services for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme on behalf of Berkshire County Scout Council but all enquiries about the scheme should be addressed to the County DofE Advisor.
Meeting Facilities (Gravelly Training Centre)
The Company provides meeting facilities and other resources for Berkshire County Scout Council and the County Training Team.
Click here for Gravelly Training Centre (GTC)
Train to Gain (NVQs)
The Company also has a contract with the Learning & Skills Council to extend the government's ‘Train to Gain' scheme, which was originally aimed at the business and industrial sector, to the voluntary sector. After a successful pilot scheme undertaken by the Company, it is concentrating on NVQs for Scout and Guide Leaders as well as other charities.
