About Us
We're preparing young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.
We're growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.
About Houghton-Le-Spring Scouts
Houghton-le-Spring Scout District (part of Durham Scout County) provides support to seven scout groups and seven explorer scout units in the Hetton, Houghton and Washington areas of the City of Sunderland to deliver skills for life for their members. Scout Groups at Eppleton, Houghton, Herrington, Fatfield, North Washington, and Washington Village along with our Young Leaders Unit, host nearly 1,000 members.
Skills for Life
We’re talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience – skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians. We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We’re part of a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures.
Our Groups
Links to Group Websites:
1st Eppleton Scouts (Based Hetton-Le-Hole)
1st Fatfield Scouts (Based Fatfield)
1st Herrington Scouts (Based Herrington Burn)
1st Houghton Scouts (Based Houghton)
1st Washington Scouts (Based Washington Village)
3rd Washington Scouts (Based Concord)
Contact Us
You can contact us about joining or volunteering by completing the forms on our website. For any other enquiries, please use the contact details below:
Kevin Wilson - District Commissioner - dc@hls-scouts.org.uk
Matthew Walmsley - District Chair - chair@hls-scouts.org.uk