73rd Allestree Scout Group

Our Vehicles

We maintain a small fleet of minibuses and a trailer to support our own sections on trips and camps — and we hire them out to other Scout groups, charities, and community organisations when they're not in use.

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The fleet

Five vehicles, each suited to a different job — from big camps to a quick day trip.

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Rosie
6 seats
6-seat minibus
Best for
Small groups, leader runs, and short trips
Our smallest vehicle — easy to drive and park, and no minibus permit needed.
Licence: Standard car licence (category B)
Elaine
15 seats
Ford Transit 15-seater
Best for
Day trips and away days where a permit holder isn't available
Weighs 3,500 kg, so it can be driven on a standard car licence — no minibus permit needed.
Licence: Standard car licence (category B)
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Brenda
17 seats
Peugeot Boxer minibus
Best for
Large groups, camps, and trips needing extra kit capacity
Roof rack fitted — plenty of room for extra luggage and kit.
Licence: Section 19 minibus permit required
Alison
17 seats
Ford Transit minibus
Best for
Camps and big away days
The newest addition to our fleet. Available to external hirers for week-long hires only.
Licence: Section 19 minibus permit required
Gerald
Twin-axle trailer
Best for
Camping kit, equipment, and gear that won't fit in a minibus
Fitted with a solar panel and lithium battery, so it can power kit on site without a generator.
Licence: Standard car licence with appropriate towing entitlement
Capacity: 2,700 kg gross / 1,900 kg payload

Hiring requirements

Before you book, check you meet these requirements — it'll save time when we confirm your hire.

Driver age

Drivers must be between 25 and 70 years old.

Clean driving record

No accidents or endorsements on your licence in the past 5 years.

Minibus permit

A valid Section 19 permit is required to drive Brenda or Alison. Rosie and Elaine can be driven on a standard car licence.

Booking & towing

All hires are arranged online with email confirmation before the vehicle is released. Our minibuses are not authorised to tow on external hire.

Hire rates

Rates for external hire. Each hire length includes a mileage allowance — extra miles are charged at the rate shown.

Rosie

6-seat minibus

Evening3 hrs: £3020 miles incl.then £1.10/mi
Day26 hrs: £7550 miles incl.then £1.30/mi
Weekend50 hrs: £12575 miles incl.then £1.30/mi
Week175 hrs: £380200 miles incl.then £1.30/mi

Elaine

Ford Transit 15-seater

Evening3 hrs: £3520 miles incl.then £1.30/mi
Day26 hrs: £7550 miles incl.then £1.30/mi
Weekend50 hrs: £12575 miles incl.then £1.30/mi
Week175 hrs: £380200 miles incl.then £1.30/mi

Brenda

Peugeot Boxer minibus

Evening3 hrs: £4020 miles incl.then £1.50/mi
Day26 hrs: £8550 miles incl.then £1.50/mi
Weekend50 hrs: £14075 miles incl.then £1.50/mi
Week175 hrs: £420200 miles incl.then £1.50/mi

Alison

Ford Transit minibus

Evening3 hrs: Not available
Day26 hrs: Not available
Weekend50 hrs: Not available
Week175 hrs: £650200 miles incl.then £1.50/mi

Gerald

Twin-axle trailer

Evening3 hrs: Not available
Day26 hrs: Not available
Weekend50 hrs: £100
Week175 hrs: £150

Vehicles are not authorised to tow on external hire. All hires require online booking and email confirmation.

How to book

Three simple steps from enquiry to driving away.

Check availability
Get in touch with your preferred dates and which vehicle you need.
Confirm by email
We'll confirm the booking, pricing, and collection details in writing.
Collect & go
Pick up the vehicle, complete a quick handover check, and you're on your way.

Interested in hiring one of our vehicles?

Get in touch to check availability and arrange your booking — whether you're another Scout group, a charity, or a local community organisation.