James Burford

James's ArcticQuest 2026

Fundraising for Kent Scouts
£4,317
raised of £6,670 target
by 27 supporters
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Jame's Arctic Quest, 6 April 2026
Following on from the success of the REQUEST2021 Antarctica Global Project the aim is to continue in the footsteps of Scout Marr who went north in 1925/26 as part of Frank Worsleys British Arctic Expedition.

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I will be part of a Kent Scouts team undertaking polar research in the Arctic during April 2026.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

VOYAGE An adventurous expedition Under sail in the Frozen North.

PROJECTS Undertake a group / personal projects and present the results.

WORSLEY Celebrate the achievements of Frank Worsley.

OUTREACH Share the experience with thousands of young people.

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About the campaign

Following on from the success of the REQUEST2021 Antarctica Global Project the aim is to continue in the footsteps of Scout Marr who went north in 1925/26 as part of Frank Worsleys British Arctic Expedition.

About the charity

Kent Scouts

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Kent Scouts is one of the largest Scouting counties in the UK. Giving adventure to 17,000 young people and 6,000 adults across Kent. We are an umbrella organisation to the Scout Association of the UK operating in the Local authorities of Kent County Council and Medway Council. Meeting the aims of the Scout Association within these areas. The Kent County Scouts Council (Kent Scouts) Headquarters (County Office) is based at Lower Grange Farm and provides support for the Charity, its Trustees and supporting Scouting within Kent and Medway.
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Donation summary

Total raised
£4,316.37
+ £836.08 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,344.30
Offline donations
£972.07

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