A SCOUT group in Portishead has been awarded £1,500 through Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions scheme.

Volunteers and members of the Portishead 2nd Scout Group accepted the cheque from the developer at their scout hut.

The group offers a rich array of experiences to nearly 150 children between the ages of six and 14, including camping, climbing, craftwork, archery, visits, drama, survival skills, and sport.

Donated funds will be used to install sound deadening material in the ceiling of the scout hut, a necessary improvement to lower the high noise levels generated by up to 30 excited children.

It will protect the hearing of both children and adult volunteers, making for a safer and more enjoyable atmosphere for all.

Operating as a vital part of the Portishead community, the group's hall and minibus facilities are available for wider community use.

Presently, 150 children and young adults frequent the facilities on a weekly basis, with another 50 children on waiting lists.

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, which has its headquarters in Portishead and has played a key role in the marina's redevelopment, donates £700,000 annually to good causes and highly-regarded organisations across Britain.

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Persimmon Homes Severn Valley’s sales director, Carly Spear, said: "We are thrilled to support Portishead 2nd Scout Group through our Community Champions programme.

"When we learned about their project to enhance the scout hut's acoustics, we knew we wanted to contribute, especially given our deep ties to the Portishead community."

Chris Gwynne of Portishead 2nd Scout Group said: "We sincerely appreciate Persimmon's generous donation.

"Creating a safe and comfortable space for our activities is essential, and the new sound deadening will have a significant impact.

"With budget constraints and ongoing fundraising needs, Persimmon's support is incredibly valuable, and we will ensure the funds are used effectively to benefit all our members and promote healthy, happy experiences for young people in Portishead."