If any member is struggling, please ask to speak to the Group Lead Volunteer (GLV), in complete confidence, to clarify whether you are eligible for assistance. 4th Ashby tries to help in emergencies, and the Scout Association has its benevolent policy (briefly outlined below).
4th Ashby Benevolent Grants
- Evidence will be required.
- Any Grants given will be monitored every 3 months.
- The GLV must email the Treasurer outlining the areas in which payment is needed. The Treasurer will then countersign this.
- No money will be given to the scout or parent directly. Support will come out of the group accounts to fund the specified activity.
Grant types to include
- Membership Fees (3-month period unless agreed differently with GLV)
- 1 week or 1 weekend camp (UK-based only)
Scout Association Benevolent Policy
The full guidelines can be found on the Scout Association website. The fund was created to ‘support members, individuals and Groups, focusing on areas of community development, particularly new Groups in areas of deprivation.’ It helps support:- camp or event fees
- The purchase of uniforms
- costs to undertake Scouting