WITH rain leaking from the roof and paint peeling from the walls the South Woodham guiding hut is in serious need of repair.
After 30 years of wear and tear, the building on Creakview Road, is beginning to fall down.
For the last three years, the group of 210 local girls have been fundraising with the aim of getting £150,000 to knock the hut down and build a new HQ.
District commissioner Angela Ellis said: "We really need some help, whether it is people wanting to donate or helping us with our fundraising efforts. We are currently in the process of applying for grants but we are hoping to build the new headquarters before out planning permission expires in March 2015."
The hut also entertains two Brownie groups, a Rangers group and a set of Rainbows.
"We are open every evening during the week except for Friday's," said retired Mrs Ellis.
"All the girls have been getting involved with the fundraising; whether they are bag packing at supermarkets or making cakes. We also held a fete last week and raised £850." So far the group have managed to raise £75,000 but don't want to start re-building their headquarters until they have the full sum needed.
If you are interested in helping the group, please call Angela on 01245 322072 or email her on angela@aellis.org.uk
