Badge Update

17 July 2023

We’re excited to be making some changes to the way badges are purchased across the District which will make it easier for leaders with a clearer view on current stock and timelines for fulfilment.

As of September, we’ll be moving to a new system (the same as used by Basingstoke Scout Shop) which will be accessible here (http://badges.bescouts.org.uk) this will allow leaders to see how many of each badge we’ve got in stock, and give you an idea on the timescale if we need to order the badge from our wholesaler. We’ll also be able to part fulfil an order, and you’ll be able to easily see on your account which badges you have/haven’t received.

We’re also changing how badges are distributed, and you’ll be able to select from two options:

• Collection – Orders can be collected from our District Hub (Chineham Shopping Centre)
• Delivery – A small cost will be charged, but we’ll be able to ship to an address of your choice.

Finally, we’ll be trialing a cut-off deadline which means all orders placed by Thursday evening will be dispatched before Monday, or be ready for collection on Monday (if the badges are in stock).

This means that the current badge ordering site will be turned off from 31st July 2023 to allow the team enough time to do a full stock take and move over to the new platform ready for September.

If you’ve got any questions then please do get in touch.

Graham Jenkins (District Badge Secretary)

Paul & Jack (Team DC)

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