SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with The Scouts in a bid to inspire the next generation of DIYers.
The partnership will see the introduction of the Speedy Hire Scouts DIY Badge. This is designed to empower young people to gain practical skills in DIY and help foster a passion for engineering and construction.
Youngsters will learn the importance of using safety gear when doing DIY projects and have the opportunity to earn badges through taking on different challenges in which they can learn new skills. An example of this is discovering how electricity travels from the grid to power the tools they use.
The new badge aligns with Speedy Hire’s support of RoSPA’s National Accident Prevention Strategy, which highlights the importance of teaching children how to avoid accidents.
As part of the partnership, Speedy Hire will provide Scouts with free tool hire to support projects across the UK, and give its own employees the chance to take part in community initiatives such as helping to restore Scout huts that are in need of renovation and repair.
To introduce the partnership, Speedy Hire invited a group of Scouts to the firm’s National Innovation Centre. During their visit, the Scouts had the chance to learn about sustainability, safety, and take part in activities including using a powered access virtual simulator and painting a giant mural of the new badge.
Amelia Woodley, ESG director at Speedy Hire, said, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Scouts to launch the Speedy Hire Scouts DIY Badge. Teaching children safety skills as part of their DIY journey is essential, not only for accident prevention but also to give them the confidence to tackle hands-on projects safely and effectively.”
Aidan Jones, chief executive of The Scouts, added, “This partnership with Speedy Hire is a brilliant opportunity to equip young people with essential life skills. Learning about DIY and tools not only builds confidence but also encourages teamwork and creativity. We’re delighted to have Speedy Hire’s support, and we can’t wait to see the impact this will have on our Scouts and the communities they serve.”
