Venues for Camping and Residentials
There are a wide range of venues that are available for the use of groups. The right choice for your group will depend on many factors, including financial considerations, the confidence and experience levels of your volunteers and young people, the range of activities you want to offer, and logistical issues, including any access needs […]
Food on Camp
Food is, of course, an extremely important part of any residential or camping trip. Meal times can be a highlight of your event, particularly if you‘ve involved the children and young people in advance in planning and discussing what you’ll be eating. In preparing to go away with a group, you will want to consider […]
Leading for the Future
Woodcraft Folk’s toolkit to support young people to develop participatory leadership
Take Action for our Planet Badgework
What is this all about? This badgework has been funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry to help young people learn about and explore how chemistry and science can help us make positive change towards our earth’s future. We know our groups already do lots of important activities about the climate crisis and many have […]
Group Registration 2025
Woodcraft Folk Annual Group Registration Process All groups are expected to complete the following for Group Registration: The deadline for submitting your online annual registration form is Friday 17th January. Click here to view the step by step instructions on how to register. Payment of registration fees The deadline for groups to submit their registration […]
Complaints Policy
Complaints, Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Procedures policy
Camp & Residential Checklist
Complete this checklist to let us know about an upcoming camp or residential, and ensure that you’ve met the requirements of Woodcraft Folk’s insurance cover
Residential Adventures resources
Welcome to this resources list! If you want to help fundraise for the Christmas Challenge “Residential Adventures” campaign, you’re in the right place. This document has information for people who are running fundraising events and for groups that want to help in smaller ways (for instance, telling members’ families about the campaign, and sending us […]
First Aid Guidance
Determine what level of first aid training and cover you need for your activities
Risk Assessment
A simple template for use when risk assessing group activities
Supporting Vulnerable Persons
This policy document should be used by all Woodcraft Folk staff and volunteers when fundraising directly with individuals. It is designed to protect vulnerable individuals and to ensure Woodcraft Folk follows the Institute of Fundraising guidance around Treating Donors Fairly (2021). The guidance in this policy should be used when discussing significant contributions (in excess […]
Rainbow Resources
IFM-SEI’s Rainbow Resources toolkit is packed with activities for all ages exploring gender and sexuality