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Finance and Fundraising

Easy Fundraising
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Gift Aid

An easy way to make 28p from every pound!

Did you know that you can claim tax back on membership subscriptions? Take a look at http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs190006.pdf for further information. It is important to note that the parent paying the subscriptions will need to be a income or capital gains taxpayer in order for tax to be reclaimed.
Fundraising
Holding fundraising events is an important part of Scouting. It will depend on the amount of money your Group wants to raise as to what type of event you want to organise. For more information about holding fundraising events and any legal implications take a look at http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs190018.pdf
Factsheets
The Fundraising department produces a range of factsheets that contain useful information on a wide range of subjects relating to fundraising. These factsheets can be downloaded from the site.
House collections
Street and House to House Collections
Public Collections can be an important part of a Scout Group's fundraising strategy. When undertaking a Street or House to House collection there are regulations that must be followed. For more information on these regulations and other advice on public collections go to http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs190020.pdf
Funds and Grants
This section gives details of Funds and Grant Schemes available to Scout Groups across the UK. It covers all of the HQ Funds that are available as well as funding for building & restoration work and grants for creative and environmental projects. There are details of government initiatives, lottery funding and charitable trusts. Information on various companies that have grant schemes or initiatives can also be found here.
Funding Points
A regular newsletter from the fundraising dept at HQ, Archive of the past ones are here