Money Matters
Gift
aid form PDF
Monthly Subscriptions
Each member is due to pay £10.00 per month
subs and we ask that this be paid on the first Monday of the month.
This helps to pay for the ongoing costs of the Group (e.g. books, materials,
prizes, badges etc.) and also the annual Scout Association capitation
fee, which is levied on every invested members (those who have been given badges and a scarf)
Camps And Activities
Each camp and activity usually has a cost attached
to it, which will be advertised in advance and will vary. For the day
activities we try to run these within the funds available from subs
wherever possible.
This is more difficult for camps due to higher costs and charges. These
will range from between £15 to £50 for a weekend camp (UK)
to £150+ for a week long camp (Scouts/Explorers only).
How To Make
Payments
Monthly subs can be paid by cash or cheque (payable
to 201st Islington Scout Group), which can be paid on a monthly basis
(on the first Monday of the month) or in one lump sum. If paying by
cash then please place this in a sealed envelope with the scouts name
on the front and the reason for the payment. Please give cheques and
cash to Lesley. Explorers need to see the unit treasurer on a Thursday
Financial Assistance
We are well aware that the cost of some camps
or activities can be difficult for some of you and we do not want any
scout to miss out just because of this.
Given this we are happy to help out wherever possible and will be pleased
to discuss a reduced rate or some form of financial assistance or payment
plan in order that all those that want to attend a camp etc. can do
so.
Just have a quiet word with the leader, person organising the
camp or activity, or the group scout leader or give one of them a call
and we can work something out.
Fundraising
Apart from monthly subscriptions, our main
source of income is gained through fund raising events such as Jumble
Sales, Quiz Nights,100 club, easy fundraising, Bag packing, sponsored activities our weekly tuck
shop and the Webb Ivory catalogue as well as our Christmas shop. Also
the gift aid scheme the form is here This
is necessary and used to maintain our equipment and minibus expenses.
The bulk of our fundraising is carried out between October and Easter
in the "closed
season",
so that we can do outdoor activities during the summer months. It
is essential that we have your full support with this as we cannot
do it with out help from you the parents. We all have busy lives
as well and cannot do it all. Please try to do your bit to help. We
as leaders and Executive members all do our bit and more and still
support the fundraising for your youngsters. Without your help as well
the quality of our superb programme will diminish and we do not want
that to happen. we pride ourselves at the 201st in providing first
class scouting and we do not want to let that slip. Remember no help
is not an option!
Gift Aid
As a result of new government legislation on
Gift Aid, we can claim back from the Inland Revenue an extra 28% on
the money you pay in monthly subscriptions. If you are a tax payer,
you are likely to be eligible for this scheme. If so, we would ask
that you read and complete the Gift Aid Declaration Form Here, and
return it to us, to register.
