A Depot is a local outlet for guiding uniform and resources. It is run by volunteers who have a wealth of guiding experience and knowledge. If you have a Depot, it is one of the best ways to access Trading Service locally.

Each Depot is set up in a way that suits local circumstances. Some offer a personalised mail order service, where the Depot manager visits units, perhaps with some uniform samples, and takes orders. Some have a fixed location, such as the Depot manager’s spare room. More established Depots may have their own shop or be located within a meeting place or County headquarters.

Each Depot has its own opening hours, depending on local custom and the availability of the volunteers. Some are also keen to visit units or to attend trainings and County Days.

Why use one?

A Depot benefits guiding in several ways:

• All guiding stock is purchased from Trading Service, which returns an immediate benefit to guiding.
• Local guiding benefits directly from profits raised.
• Local guiders, parents and girls benefit from the easy access to guiding essential products and the knowledge and enthusiasm of the Depot volunteers.

Where is my local Depot?

There are over 800 Depots across the UK. Call the Trading Service on 0161 941 2237 for information about your nearest one.

How do we set one up?

You will need to consider how your Depot will run and operate. To help you, Trading Service has produced the free leaflet Setting up and Running a Depot. Although not available to order online, you can order a copy from Trading Service on 0161 941 2237, quoting code 6932.

So, make good use of your local Depot.