We are a successful organisation delivering support to more than 6,000 young people. All of our on-going activities are self-funding and as a 110+ year old charity we do not rely upon donations to deliver day-to-day Scouting for the majority of our members or to sustain Scouting.

However, we do need support to help further develop Scouting and to help us deliver Scouting to even more young people, many of whom live in our most disadvantaged communities or who have additional needs. We need to continue developing our services and facilities in to the 21st Century so that we remain relevant in addressing the developmental needs of new generations of young people, and even more young people.

Many Scout Groups and some Scout Districts also need funding support to fund new equipment and facilities to help deliver local Scouting programmes to more young people, or to help some of our disadvantaged youth members to access the widest range of Scouting activities.

Can You Help?

Watch the video to find out more about how we make positive changes to the lives of young people, and where you (or your organisation) can support us.

Our Funders and Supporters

We are fortunate to enjoy the support of a number of individuals and organisations, who recognise and value the work undertaken by Durham Scouts.

W.A. Handley Charity Trust		Development funding, to be used in our Tyneside Scout Districts and Scout Groups (on-going)
Outward Bound Trust		Funding to support our Explorer Scouts attend Outward Bound residential courses (on-going)
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust		Funding to support our general development work, and to support our Explorer Scouts attend Outward Bound residential courses (on-going)
The William Leech Charity		Capital to make interest free loans available to local Scout Groups in need of financial support (on-going)
Barbour Foundation		Funding to support the on-going work of the charity (2020)
Lottery Community Fund		Support from the Youth Investment Fund, to support the growth and development of Scouting in Darlington and Sunderland (2017 - 2020) Support from the Awards for All and Reaching Communities funds, for supporting our 'Scouting from Home' initiative during the coronavirus lockdown (2020) Support from the Reaching Communities fund, for supporting our on-going operations during the coronavirus lockdown (2020)
Durham Community Foundation		Support from the National Emergencies Trust, for supporting our 'Scouting from Home' initiative during the coronavirus lockdown (2020)
Bernard Sunley Foundation		Funding support pledged to improve access and disabled facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
Clothworker's Foundation		Funding support pledged to improve access and disabled facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
Ecclesiastical Movement for Good		Funding support to improve site services and facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
Durham County Ladies Golf Association		Funding to support the on-going work of the charity (2019)
St James Place Charitable Foundation		Funding to support camping facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust		Funding to support camping facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
The Wakeham Trust		Funding to preserve and promote wildlife at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
Sir James Knott Trust		Funding to support the on-going work of the charity (2020)
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust		Funding support pledged to improve access and disabled facilities at Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
George Bairstow Charitable Trust		Funding support for emergency aid training for Durham Scouts volunteers (2020)
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation		Funding for equipment to support hearing impaired users of Moor House Adventure Centre (2020)
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust		Funding for IT equipment
The Freeman of Durham City