VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, based in Wellington, has given three first responder first aid packs for each of 1st Hemyock Scout Group’s sections – Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

Chris Boyd, one of the group’s recently invested Leaders, who works for VPK, had asked if it could help the group through its Charity Support Fund.

VPK marketing and communications manager Sally Cousins said: “We’re so pleased that we have been able to purchase the responder packs for the Scout Group. We appreciate the valuable work the leaders carry out to ensure that young people can enjoy a full range of activities and we’re proud to have been able to help.”

Group Scout Leader Rob Walster said: “It’s wonderful to be supported by local business - all contributions go to enhance the Scouting experience for the young people in our Scouting Group.”