Local Scout Sets Sights on the World Stage

Help Joshua Reach the 2027 World Scout Jamboree!

Twelve-year-old Joshua from Waltham Chase is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime — raising funds to represent Bishops Waltham at the World Scout Jamboree in 2027. As one of the youngest participants selected to attend, Joshua is determined to make the most of this incredible opportunity to meet Scouts from around the world, experience new cultures, and bring home unforgettable skills and stories.

Attending the World Scout Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brings together tens of thousands of Scouts from over 150 countries. For Joshua, it’s not just about travel — it’s about teamwork, leadership, and representing Hampshire on a global stage. To make this dream a reality, Joshua is working hard to raise £3,590 through community events, challenges, and a GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/387dab803

A dedicated member of Denewulf Scout Group, Joshua is also working towards his Chief Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement for a Scout of his age. As a committed Scout he takes part in weekly meetings, local parades, camps, and community service projects — including litter picks and charity events — all while balancing school and his fundraising efforts.

“I’m so excited to meet Scouts from all over the world and learn how they do things,” says Joshua. “It’s amazing to think that something I’ve been doing here in the Meon Valley could take me all the way to Gdansk in Poland for the World Scout Jamboree 2027. I’m really grateful for everyone supporting me.”

Group Scout Leader Nick Woollett added, “We’re incredibly proud of Joshua and everything he’s achieved so far. He shows real commitment, enthusiasm, and the true spirit of Scouting in everything he does. Attending the World Scout Jamboree will be a life-changing experience, and we’re all behind him as he works to make it happen.”

The Bishops Waltham, Waltham Chase and Swanmore community has already rallied behind Joshua, but there’s still a long way to go. Every donation, no matter how small, brings him closer to representing our area — and the spirit of UK Scouting — at the World Scout Jamboree.

To support Joshua’s journey, and for details about his upcoming fundraising events, visit his fundraising page at https://gofund.me/387dab803