Caton Church Scouts

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £100 to Caton Church Scouts for a gas stove for camping.

Caton Church Scouts, based in Caton and Brookhouse, provides outdoor experiences and residential camping opportunities for local young people through its Beaver, Cub and Scout groups. The group currently supports around 60 members aged 6 to 14, giving them the chance to develop practical, social and emotional skills through adventurous activities and time spent outdoors.

Camping and overnight stays are a key part of the Scouting experience, helping young people build confidence, teamwork and independence while enjoying the outdoors with their peers.

The grant funded a gas stove to support cooking activities during camps and residential trips. Preparing and sharing meals together is an important part of camp life, helping young people develop communication, problem-solving and life skills while learning about healthy eating.

The additional equipment means more young people can now take part in food preparation and cooking activities together, while also helping reduce costs for families by providing shared cooking facilities and equipment.

The 3R Foundation funds grants like this through the Recycle, Reuse, Rehome charity shop in Carnforth (next to Tesco). With a large number of grant applications coming in recently, continued support from the local community is more important than ever.

Every purchase in the shop helps raise the funds that go straight back out as grants to support local charities, clubs and community groups. If you are nearby, please call in and support the shop so we can continue helping even more organisations across our area.