Scout group chuffed with Amazon's gift of new kitchen
A scout group in Staffordshire now has a fitted kitchen for the first time in its 111-year history, thanks to a £1,000 donation from Amazon.
The 1st Rugeley Scout Group, which offers youngsters a range of activities, received the cash from Amazon fulfilment centre in the town.
It has allowed them to have a fitted kitchen and has seen them offer Rainbows and Brownies groups to young girls in Rugeley
Susan Kane, from the Scout group, said: "We provide children in Rugeley with new adventures and experiences teaching them important life skills. This wouldn’t be possible without the community support we receive, so thank you to Gary and the Rugeley Amazon team for your donation.
"For the first time in our 111-year history we now have a fitted kitchen – a huge thank you."
There are plans to offer community cooking, health and wellbeing events using the facilities alongside Rainbows and Brownies groups.
Anuja Boopathy, general manager at Amazon in Rugeley, said: "At Amazon we support the growth and education of young people, shaping them into the leaders of tomorrow. Involvement in extra-curricular activities outside the school environment is an important part of this development, and we’re pleased to provide the 1st Rugeley Scout Group with this donation.”
The donation was made as part of Amazon’s programme to support the communities in and around its operating locations across the UK.
The 1st Rugeley Scout Group offers activities including camping, training in outdoor activities, hiking, boating, first aid, scout bands, fundraising and more. The group also takes part in international events including exchange programmes with other groups.
