AMAZON fulfilment centre in Tilbury has made a £1,000 donation to local scouts to enable its members to take part in an adventure activity day.

Chadwell St Mary Scouts were nominated for the donation by Dalia Aleksandraviciute, an employee at the Tilbury site who said: "My son attends Chadwell St Mary Scouts and is thriving in the environment.

"The opportunities scouting provides for children are invaluable, and it's great to see this support from Amazon."

Ian Spurgeon, scoutleader at Chadwell, added: "Thank you to Tilbury Amazon team for this donation. Scouting provides young people with skills for life, giving them opportunities to make friends and try new things whilst making memories that will last a lifetime.

"This donation will help us to continue offering these experiences to young people in Thurrock."  

Ruzanna Sargsyan, General Manager at Amazon in Tilbury, said: "We're pleased to support the volunteers, leaders and scouts at Chadwell St Mary Scouts with this donation. Chadwell St Mary Scouts is an asset to our local community, boosting confidence and skills in young people from an early age, so we hope this support allows the group to continue having fun and learning together."

The donation, made as part of Amazon's programme to support the communities in and around its operating locations, will go towards an adventure activity day for all the scouts, some new camping equipment and a camping trip later in the year.