Many residents will be aware that EVRT is currently involved in a long-standing dispute with 1st Effingham Scout Group (1ES). In light of recent online comments and social media posts, the Trustee wishes to clarify several misunderstandings and inaccuracies.
EVRT remains committed to finding a fair and amicable resolution consistent with its charitable objectives and sincerely hopes that 1ES will continue to operate from the KGV in the future.
To support transparency, we have provided a series of attachments below. These include responses to questions raised, corrections to inaccuracies and assertions made in the media, and a summary of the offer made to 1ES in March 2025.
We encourage residents to review the information and continue engaging with the facts in a constructive spirit.
EVRT Statement on dispute with 1st Effingham Scout Group
1ES key terms offer March 2025