500 UK scout troops face closure after Covid hits fundraising

At least 7% of groups could close including many in deprived areas

• Coronavirus – latest updates
• See all our coronavirus coverage

More than 500 scout troops are facing closure after fundraising activities from jumble sales to supermarket bag packing were cancelled because of Covid, the movement has warned.

It means the 113-year-old institution faces the possible loss of at least 7% of its 7,300 groups.

Continue reading...

from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/34zX0Tv