Representatives from the Leicester-based homeless charity, The Bridge Homelessness to Hope, recently paid a visit to the 109th Leicester (Countesthorpe) St Andrews Scout Group. The charity engaged with two Beaver Colonies groups, comprising children aged six to eight, to discuss homelessness, its meaning, and how people can assist those experiencing it.
Community Impact Badge Activities
As part of their work towards earning the Community Impact Badge, the Beavers participated in a series of activities designed to explore the challenges faced by homeless individuals. They also discussed practical ways to make a positive difference in their community. One of the young Beavers suggested collecting blankets for the charity, an idea that was enthusiastically embraced by the entire group.
The Beavers donated a fantastic collection of blankets, which were later delivered to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope's Hub for use by guests.
Charity's Response
Anna Illiffe, operations manager at The Bridge Homelessness to Hope and a former teacher, expressed her delight at the invitation. "To support the charity's educational outreach activities, we were delighted to receive an invitation to visit the Beavers in Countesthorpe to talk to the group about homelessness. For such a young group, the Beavers were very thoughtful and considered the challenges that our guests face."
She added, "The blankets were warmly received by our guests, who were extremely grateful for the kindness and generosity shown by the Beavers. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support and for helping to raise awareness of homelessness in such a thoughtful way."
This heartwarming initiative took place in Countesthorpe, highlighting the community's commitment to addressing homelessness.
