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BURG-WÄCHTER ’ S SECURE COMMUNITIES SCHEME BOOSTS SECURITY AT SCOUTS ACTIVITIES CENTRE
» AN OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES CENTRE just outside Croydon is benefiting from Burg-Wächter UK ’ s ‘ Secure Communities Scheme ’. The security specialist has come to the aid of the Croydon District Scouts Pinewood Activities Centre , after the company was impressed by an appeal from the centre for the free-ofcharge security support that the Secure Communities Scheme affords .
Burg-Wächter donated to the Croydon Scouts one of its German-engineered high quality electronic PointSafe safes in order to provide immediate improvement to the security of valuables on the site . With its ability to be pre-set to ‘ hotel mode ’, the safe is ideal for use by visitors to the site in the same manner as traditional hotel room safes .
Jim Clements , the volunteer quartermaster for the Croydon District Scouts Pinewood Activities Centre comments :
“ This is one of two centres delivered by Croydon Scouts and is our only premises dedicated to providing outdoor adventurous activities , camping and paddle sports to young people from across the Croydon , Bromley and SE London area . Although the site has good perimeter security , there is always a risk with personal property and valuables being left and stored while owners are actively involved in other areas . Burg- Wächter ’ s donation of a good quality electronic hotel type safe will enable event organisers and site users to deposit valuables and electronics safely in a secure location during their stay or participation in activities . We ’ re really grateful for the company ’ s support .
“ Applying for the equipment was really simple . We went onto the Burg-Wächter website and followed the link to its Secure Communities Scheme . Then all that was needed was to direct some details to an email address given there . I ’ m very pleased we did .”
Croydon Scouts currently has over 2000 youth members , spread over 37 different and diverse groups , and provides vital community support under its ‘ Skills for Life ’ programme . It is in the process of a major programme of works to upgrade all its facilities and activity bases to ensure that it is able to deliver high value inclusive activities that provide real skills for life . These include paddle sports , archery , air rifle , tomahawk ranges , camping areas , backwoods cooking and bushcraft skills , amongst others . Facilities provide transformative opportunities for people to step outside their comfort zone , put away the technology and try something fun outdoors .
Pinewood is a seven-acre site , located in mature woodland , and is being reinstated as a premier activities venue in SE England . It has an accessible and safe lake for paddle sports and other water activities , and is also a tranquil venue for learning and contemplation . Pinewood includes a large hall , camping accommodation , showers , a kitchen and meeting rooms . The facilities are open for hire to all Scout members , but also to other youth groups , schools , corporate entities and members of the public .
Burg-Wächter ’ s Secure Communities Scheme gives regional community leaders and volunteers the chance to win a security kit worth up to £ 200 for their organisation . Any regional initiative that is run by or supports the local community can apply . Burg-Wächter launched the scheme in recognition of the fact that people
around the country who are doing their bit for their community should not have to worry about the security of their premises , equipment or storage areas . The company ’ s Secure Communities Scheme is its way of saying thank you to community leaders for supporting people in their area .
The type of project or organisation that the scheme is open to is very wideranging . It could be a scouts group ; a local sports group like a cycling or football club ; a school after-hours club ; a hospital or healthcare community programme ; a provider of events for children or pensioners ; a facilitator of village activity ; or a town / village charity . As long as the initiative is run by or supports the local community , and it has a specific security need Burg-Wächter would like to hear about it . Successful applicants will each receive a tailored security kit to help secure property , premises , equipment or storage areas to the value of £ 150 - £ 200 at retail price .
The Secure Communities Scheme is an ongoing initiative , which has already helped 105 regional causes through the provision of over 2,000 pieces of security equipment .
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