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Free for Scouts, Guides and youth groups

Help your group get the kit it needs

Leaders list what each section needs. Parents and families buy something or chip in towards it. Everyone sees it arrive.

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  • No accounts for parents
  • Money goes straight to your group
  • Works on any phone

How it works

Three simple steps. No training needed.

  1. Leaders make a list

    Paste a link from a shop and add it to your section's list. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (or Rainbows, Brownies and Guides) can each have their own, plus a Whole group list for the big things.

  2. Families choose something

    Share the page in your section's WhatsApp group or newsletter. Parents, grandparents and friends buy an item and have it sent to you, or chip in towards it. Nobody needs an account.

  3. Everyone sees it arrive

    When it arrives, it goes on your group's Good news feed by itself, so families can see exactly what they helped buy.

Two easy ways for families to help

Buy it from the shop

Pick an item, buy it online and have it delivered to your group. It's held for you for 48 hours so nobody buys it twice. If 6 compasses are wanted, you can buy just 2.

Chip in towards it

Pledge any amount, then pay it on your group's own payment page with a reference. Bigger things, like camping stoves or a new gazebo, get funded a little at a time.

Made for everyone in your group

Section leaders

  • Your own list for your section
  • Add kit from any shop in seconds
  • A gentle reminder to keep it up to date

Parents and families

  • See exactly what the group needs
  • Buy it, or give a little towards it
  • No account, no app, no password

Group organisers

  • One To do list for everything
  • Mark pledges paid and kit arrived
  • Share news and how much you raised

Show families what they helped buy

Every group gets its own Good news feed. Kit bought from your lists appears by itself, and you can post news, photos of the kit in use, and how much your fundraising brought in.

It's a lovely thing to share with families, and it shows that every little bit helps.

Built for youth groups

  • No young people's data We never ask for young people's names, and remind leaders not to upload photos of them without consent.
  • Money goes straight to your group Pledges are paid on your group's own payment page. Leafcutter never takes or holds money.
  • No accounts for parents Parents can leave an email for a reminder. It's only used for that, then forgotten.
  • Your group is in charge Group organisers invite leaders, choose what's shown, and can see every change to every list.
  • Works on any phone Nothing to install, for leaders or parents. Light and dark mode included.
  • Schools too The same tool helps school PTAs with classroom wishlists. See Leafcutter for schools.

How is it free?

Your group pays £0. Parents never pay anything extra. That's how Leafcutter pays for itself.

Questions

Is it only for Scouts and Guides?

No. Any youth group, club or team can use it: Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Boys' Brigade, sports clubs, choirs, and more.

Can each section have its own list?

Yes. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (or Rainbows, Brownies and Guides) can each have their own list with their own leaders, and there's a Whole group list for things everyone shares, like tents and gazebos.

Do parents need to sign up?

No. Parents just open the link. If they'd like an email reminder of what they've chosen, they can leave their email, and it's only used for that.

Does Leafcutter handle any money?

No. Parents who buy something pay the shop. Parents who pledge pay your group directly, on your own payment page, using a reference. Your treasurer marks pledges as received.

Which shops can we use?

Any shop with a website, from big online stores to camping and outdoor shops. Leaders paste the link to the item.

Can someone help us get set up?

Yes. Book a free 30-minute video call and we'll get your group set up together.

What does it cost?

Nothing, for groups or parents. Here's how it's free.

Prefer to talk it through?

Book a free 30-minute video call with Gino. We'll show you how Leafcutter works, answer your questions, and get your group set up together.

Book a 30-minute call

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Join the waiting list

Leafcutter is in early testing, so we're setting up groups a few at a time. Tell us about yours and we'll be in touch.

Questions? Email gino@leafcutterlist.com.

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