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We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. And that starts with our Badger programme, for 5 to 10-year-olds.

It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.

We want to help our Badgers to develop their

  • self-esteem and confidence
  • first aid knowledge
  • life skills

They'll get to learn about lots of different topics like first aid, communication skills, and healthy living.

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What Badgers get up to

Badgers attend sessions once a week, and work towards awards.

For each subject they complete, they get a certificate and a badge to wear on their uniform. For every three subjects they complete, they get an award:

  • three subjects: Bronze Award
  • six subjects: Silver Award
  • nine subjects: Super Badger Award

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Information for parents and guardians

Badgers costs £10 a month or £120 a year.

The subscription covers:

  • keeping young people safe
  • equipment and resources
  • certificates and badges

There is a separate cost for a Badger uniform. When Badgers join their Sett, their Sett Manager will help you order their uniform online.

There might be an extra cost for other events like camps and residential courses.

Financial assistance

We want to make as many young people first aid confident as we can, regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for both subscriptions and Badger uniform.

Financial assistance can be applied for as part of your joining application. If you or your child are an existing member of St John Ambulance, please speak to the Unit Manager of the Unit that you or your child attend.

Badger uniform

Our Badger uniform can be ordered online once you join a Sett.

Badgers wear:

  • a St John Ambulance polo shirt
  • a St John Ambulance sweatshirt
  • black trousers with black socks or a black skirt with white socks or black tights
  • black shoes
  • a baseball cap (optional)

Badgers should wear the polo shirt to their weekly Sett meeting. They can wear the sweatshirt when a warmer layer is needed or if they’re going to ceremonial events.

If you’re eligible for financial assistance for subscriptions, you’re also eligible for a free Badger uniform.

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With a parent or guardian present, find your nearest Badger Sett by searching with your postcode on our online portal.

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