Hi, my name is Rick and I have been involved with 100th Elvetham Heath Scouts in Fleet for 7 years, helping at Cubs and Scouts every week, and now running the local Explorer Unit as well.

I'm fundraising to help replace equipment that was stolen from my car while on a Scout hike. Unfortunately my car insurance is not covering any contents despite the bags being out of sight.

The kit was mostly personal lightweight camping and trekking items, including camp tools and games, and a decent selection of lightweight trekking tents and tarps meant to give my Explorer Scouts an alternative to the traditional Vango tents for an immanent Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

Quite a few personal effects were also taken including a few jackets, waterproofs, and my traditional-styled scout leader hat that I've had since I was a Scout (many years ago).

I am also looking to replace the dash-cam which was ripped out of the car during the break-in.

Any money raised will go towards replacing this equipment and covering my insurance excess, and anything extra raised over the amount needed to replace it all will be donated towards the 100th Elvetham Heath Scouts and Endurance Explorers who are raising money for a summer 2025 camp to the international Scout centre in Iceland.

Any amount you're willing to donate is massively appreciated, as would sharing this with friends and family.