Changes to Badge Ordering

Article published on 19 December 2025

We are exciting to let you know about some important changes to our badge ordering process. From 1st January, badge ordering will move from its current standalone system into the Basingstoke Scout Shop. This change is intended to simplify the process both for leaders placing orders and for our volunteer team who fulfil them. As part of this update, you will now be able to choose to collect completed orders either from the Hub or from Base 2000, and there will also be an option to have orders delivered for a small fee. Please note that no badge stock will be held at Base 2000; only online orders will be available for collection there once ready, and if you choose Base 2000 as your collection point, please allow additional time for your order to be transferred.

One of the advantages of this change for leaders is that you will now be able to order badges alongside any other items from the Scout Shop, such as neckers or uniform. You’ll still be able to choose Group Account payment option as you do now. To ensure your order is correctly recognised by the system, please use your Scout email address when placing an order. This will allow an invoice to be generated automatically and sent directly to your Group Treasurer whilst your order is fulfilled. Please note that payments for badges will now need to be made in line with this invoice and paid to Basingstoke Scout Shop rather than to the District.