The future of our Scout Group is in your hands

Dear Supporters,

The short version: We need more volunteers to keep our Scout Group running. Several of our dedicated leaders will be stepping down over the next year, and without new volunteers, we will not be able to continue offering Beavers and Scouts. 

Now that we have your attention… 

1. Help Shape the Future of Our Beaver Colony

As you may know Tic Tac, our Beaver Team Leader, stepped down before half-term. While she will continue supporting the Group as a Trustee, she is no longer running the regular Beaver meetings. For the past eight years, she has brought fun, laughter, and adventure to so many young people, and we can’t thank her enough! 

Akela has kindly offered to support the transition until Easter, but that time will fly by. 

Without a new volunteer stepping forward to take on the role, the Beaver Colony will not be able to continue. Scouting thrives because of volunteers, and this is your chance to make a real difference while keeping the Beavers’ adventure alive. 

No experience is needed—just enthusiasm! We will fully support you as you settle into the role. Whether you can lead, assist, or support in any way, your help is vital. 

Interested? Please get in touch to find out more.

2. Help Keep Our Scout Troop Thriving – We Need You

Our Scout Team Leader (as well as being ex-Group Scout Leader & ex-Chair), along with two Scout team volunteers (& our Quartermasters), will be stepping down at the end of the 2026 summer term. Between them, they’ve dedicated years of leadership and organisation to our Scouts, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they’ve done. 

The good news? They’ll still be involved - organising camps, mentoring new leaders, and sharing their expertise. However, without new leadership, the Scout Troop will not be able to continue beyond summer 2026. 

This is your chance to step up, learn the ropes with full training and support, and help shape the future of our Scouts. 

No prior experience needed—just enthusiasm! Whether you can lead, assist, or support in any way, your help is crucial. 

Want to know more? Get in touch today.

3. Group Lead Volunteer – Passing the Torch 

After 13 years of Scout volunteering, over four in this role, I will also be stepping down as Group Lead Volunteer within the next 12–18 months. The lead volunteer role involves providing direction and support for the volunteer team (following The Scout Association’s framework), liaising with Grantham District on events and activities, and generally being there to help out as needed. 

Beavers is our priority right now, so if you can help, please get in touch. 

Why the urgency now? 

With our own children moving on from Scouts in the next year or so, and nearly 40 years of combined service between the five of us, it’s time for a new team to take the lead. 

We’ve also recently said goodbye to other volunteers in the Group, while welcoming new faces into the Cub section. In order to keep Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts running, we urgently need more volunteers. Without fresh support, we simply won’t be able to continue offering these fantastic opportunities for young people. 

Over the past year, we’ve:
- Taken Beavers and Cubs on a sleepover at Elton
- Taken "Cubs on the Water" at Rutland
- Led Scouts on trips to London and Brownsea Island
- Delivered dozens of unforgettable adventures 

None of this would have been possible without our volunteers. Now, it’s time to pass the baton to a new leadership team.

How You Can Help 

✔ Be over 18
✔ Let us know you’re interested
✔ Complete a Scouting DBS check (we’ll guide you through it) 

The Scouts offer free training, flexible learning, and fantastic CV-boosting skills. You’ll meet amazing people across Grantham District and Lincolnshire County while helping young people develop #skillsforlife. 

And the biggest reward? Seeing young people grow in confidence, conquer challenges, and achieve things they never thought possible. There’s truly nothing like it. 

Let’s Chat! If you’re curious, have questions, or just want an informal chat over coffee, please do get in touch. 

Email: 1stcaythorpe@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk 

Browse: www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/

Or speak directly with your section leader.

Let’s work together to keep the adventure alive for the next generation of Caythorpe and Duke’s Beavers, Cubs and Scouts! 



Yours in Scouting,
Group Lead Volunteer – 1st Caythorpe & Duke’s Covert Scout Group