Hey Everyone,

My name is Bella Abbott and I am one of the three Crawley Explorers to get into the World Scout Jamboree in 2027! I am 14 years old and have been involved in scouting for longer than I can remember.

Scouting has always been a very important aspect of my life and I believe it has had a big part to play in who I am as a person writing this today.

I am honoured to have been one of the three young people selected to represent West Sussex scouts. The Jamboree is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity as it connects scouting groups from all over the world. This is really important to me as since I was really little my Mum and Dad would bring me along to camps with my Dad's Explorer Unit.

Once I was old enough I joined my local Beaver group and made so many new friends whom I would not have known if it weren't for scouting. As I grew older I was a Cubs and then a Scout and now an Explorer Scout. I have learnt new skills and expanded my knowledge of all things scouting. I am incredibly excited for the adventures to come in the next few years and beyond as I fundraise, meet other explorers who were also selected, attend training camps and information evenings.

Being part of the Jamboree is a huge commitment but I am ready and excited to dive right in!

The money I need to raise will help to cover my uniform, training camps, activities leading up to the event, travel. and the Jamboree in Poland itself!

I have a plentiful list of fundraising ideas and large group of family and friends to which I can turn to to help me fundraise. However I will be doing the majority of the work myself as it builds perseverance and problem solving skills. The fundraising is also a large part of the adventure to come and I cannot explain how excited I am.

I would really appreciate your help - any donation, big or small will be gratefully received and help me on my journey to reach my goal.

Thank you so, so much for supporting me and helping me to make my dream come true!!!

❤️Bella Abbott❤️

*Thanks to a generous donation from Crawley District Scouts Bella's fundraising target has been reduced. Thankyou so much CDS

**Thanks to a generous donation from 1st Balcombe Scout Group and from som additional fundraising Bella's target has been reduced further. Thankyou so much everyone