{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECheck out some tried and tested ideas direct from Scouts volunteers!\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve gathered together \u003Cspan\u003Esuccesses that Scout volunteers have had, \u003C/span\u003Ealongside advice from organisations who engage with their communities, to share proven ways to be welcoming and including. 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