Phoenix 3 Project

The Phoenix 3 Project is the next phase in the ongoing redevelopment of the Scout Headquarters site, focused on replacing buildings that have reached the end of their operational life.

This phase aims to replace the original Explorer Hut—which currently houses the kitchen and storage facilities—with a new building integrated with the Phoenix 2 development completed in 2014. In addition, the existing garage stores will be replaced with a purpose-built standalone storage facility.

The Explorer Hut has served generations of young people for over 50 years, used by Explorer Scouts and previously Venture Scouts. It was originally constructed by parents and Venture Scouts, reflecting a long-standing tradition of community involvement within the Group.

2010 - 2014 - Phoenix 2 Project
The Phoenix 2 project is undertaken to replace the main Scout HQ buildings with a new hall, a lobby area and the 'North wing' containing an office, a leaders room and a further meeting hall. The planning work was completed jointly with Berkeley Homes who were re-developing the Atkinson Morley Hospital buildings on the other side of the land we jointly occupy. The building costs were significant and there was a massive effort to raise funds via the Group membership, grants and loans. The result was a fantastic new set of buildings which have been in constant use since they were opened not just by Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts in the Group but also many other community organisations including Brownies, Guides, a Polish Scout Group, a woodland nursery, a community church, yoga & pilates, children's holiday camps and more.