Work has begun on a major upgrade of Cockermouth Scout Centre.
Building work is underway to improve the base of 1st Cockermouth Scouts on St Helen’s Street, which currently provides activities for 175 youngsters from the town and surrounding areas.
The project will provide a better insulated and more energy efficient building helping to ensure the long term sustainability of this important community facility.
The major building work has been supported by £29,000 from the FCC Communities Foundation, £5,000 from the Hadfield Trust and £3,500 each from Cumbria Community Foundation and Sellafield Ltd.
It has also received grants from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Cockermouth and Papcastle Recreational Fund, Cumbria Community Foundation and Cumberland Council over the past few months to buy equipment including a kitchen marquee, generator, tents and kit for expeditions and camps as well as progress other building improvements.
Scout leaders said: “We are excited that the project is starting to take shape. It’s great to see our vision for the improvement to this vital community facility moving closer to reality. We are extremely grateful for the funding FCC Communities Foundation has given us and we’re looking forward to using our improved centre.”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects.
Richard Smith, FCC grant manager, said: “We are pleased to be able to support the building improvements at the Cockermouth Scout Centre, the centre plays an important role in the community, providing opportunities for activities and adventure for the children of Cockermouth and the surrounding area, as well as supporting other local community groups.
“Ensuring the long term sustainability of this kind of community facility is core to FCC Communities Foundation and we look forward to this project making a difference very soon.”
