Short of money for Scouting Activities?
There are many ways of obtaining funds
for Scouting activities, money is available and with a bit of effort you can get the
funding you need.
Who to approach for money?
1) Local connections
For smaller amounts of money consider asking local contacts who might be able to give you
money quickly. e.g., business associations, Rotary, Lions, Round table, Scouting contacts,
local church etc.
If you need help to support an individual (e.g. for subs, uniform, camp fees) and your
District or the County cannot help then approach The Scout Association. For more
information: www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs190006.pdf
[pdf document]
2) Grants
If you need larger amounts of money £500+ then apply to a grant making trusts using pages
2-5 of this guide to help you find the most appropriate fund. When applying for a grant,
make sure that whatever you are applying for is well planned, achievable and well
organised. Ask for a designated amount of money for an exact purpose. Allow plenty
of time (up to 4 months) for your application to be considered. You will also need to
consider the contribution you are going to make and provide cash flow projections and up
to date accounts. You must inform both your District Commissioner and
the County Commissioner if applying for any grant (POR 3.59 and 4.68).
3) Loans
If grant applications are unsuccessful then you may wish to consider taking out a loan.
Loans are available from:-
* Avon County Scouts - The
County Development Fund can make interest free loans - see below.
* The Scout Association
HQ. Up to £50,000 - interest charged at current bank base rate. Contact Fundraising Dept
at Gilwell Park, see below.
Where can I get more help and advice?
Scoutbase website - www.scoutbase.org.uk
The fundraising section of the Scoutbase website -
www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/fundraising/funds
provides information on all aspects of fundraising. There is also a helpful monthly
newsletter ‘funding points’. There are links to factsheets to give you important
tips when making a grant application.
Scout Headquarters
The Fundraising Department at Gilwell Park is happy to answer fundraising questions and
queries. Fundraising need not be a daunting task; they can help you from being a sounding
board to help you make a grant application. They can also give advice on a whole range of
money-related issues, ranging from grants to loans. E-mail - fundraising@scout.org.uk
or telephone 020 8433 7231/2/4.
Avon Scout County Fundraising Committee
This committee was set up to raise funds to enhance the Scouting activities in Avon. The
committee can offer support and advice to fundraisers in districts or groups. It is also
responsible for co-ordinating all large fundraising activities across the county (£5k+)
to ensure the movement projects a professional and joined up approach to grant making
institutions. Contact Avon County Office.
Tel 01454 613006.
Association of Charitable Foundations
Useful site for help and guidance about charitable foundations and applying for
grants www.acf.org.uk
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Grants under £1,000
| Description |
Contact |
HQ Factsheet |
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| Gift
Aid |
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| Claim tax back on membership
subscriptions. It is very simple and can make an enormous difference to a Group's funding
year on year. |
For more information: 'Fundraising'
section on the Scoutbase website |
- FS190006 'Gift Aid for Membership Subscriptions'
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| The
Mall's Fountain Charity Fund |
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| Supports charities within 25 mile
radius of The Mall, shopping centre at Cribbs Causeway. Application for equipment or other
capital items or for activities. |
For more information: www.mallcribbs.com |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| Lalonde
Trust |
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| Small amounts for one off projects
for charities benefiting children in Bristol |
Write to: R A Lalonde, Lalonde
Trust, 2 Norland Road, Clifton, Bristol. BS8 3LP Tel 0117 9736788 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| Greater
Bristol Foundation |
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| Lots of different funds covering
the old county of Avon. They mainly support disadvantaged areas with direct benefit to the
community. (They will support individuals). |
Write to: Helen Moss, Director,
Greater Bristol Foundation, PO Box 383, 16 Clare Street, Bristol BS99 5JG. Tel 0117
9211311 www.gbf-uk.org.uk |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| The
Raymond & Blanche Lawson Charitable Trust |
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Supports scouts and cubs.
Grants usually between £100-£750 |
Write to: Mrs P E V Banks, Trustee,
The Raymond & Blanche Lawson Charitable Trust, 28 Barden road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9
1TX. Tel 01732 352183 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| The
Higgs Charitable Trust |
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| Supports youth in Avon. Only meets
once a year to consider grants. Applications must be submitted by August each year. |
Write to: A C Nash, The Higgs
Charitable Trust, Messrs Mogers, 24 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HY. Tel 01225 750000 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts'
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| Leslie
Sell Charitable Trust |
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| Supports uniformed youth groups
mainly Scouts and Guides. Applications must contain details of the project, estimate of
costs and the amount being raised by the group towards the project |
Write to: J Byrnes, Leslie Sell
Charitable Trust, Ground Floor Offices, 52/58 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1
1NG. Tel: 01727 843603 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| The
Mount 'A' & Mount 'B' Charitable Trust |
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| Supports youth in Bristol area |
Write to: The Trustees, The Mount
'A' & Mount 'B' Charitable Trusts, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 9 Greyfriars Road, Reading,
RG1 1JG. Tel 0118 9597111 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| The
A M McGreevy No 5 Charitable Settlement |
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| Supports youth generally in Bristol
& Bath area |
Write to: Matthew Bird, The A M
McGreevy No 5 Charitable Settlement, KPMG, 100 Temple Street, Bristol BS1 6AG. Tel 0117
905 4000 |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts'
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| The
John Beckwith Charitable Trust |
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| Supports youth generally with range
of small grants |
Write to: Irene Crapnell,
Administrator, Pacific Investments, 124 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BW. Tel 020 8941 7896 |
FS190007
'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| Avon
Scout County "Development Fund" |
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| For Scout groups and districts in
Avon to support development projects such as activities and programmes. |
Application forms available through
District Commissioners or Avon
County office. Tel 01454 613006 |
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Grants up to £5,000
| Description |
Contact |
HQ Factsheet |
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| National Lottery "Awards for
All" Fund |
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Many Groups around the
County have been very successful in obtaining funds from the national
lottery small grants "Awards for All" programme.
Aims to fund projects which involve people in their local community, bringing them
together to take part in and enjoy a wide range of arts, sport, heritage, charitable and
other community activities. Awards for All gives grants of between £500-£5000. They are
particularly encouraging community groups to apply. |
For more information: www.awardsforall.org For an application form call 0845 600 2040 |
FS190015
'Community Fund Awards for All - the small grants programme |
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| The Construction Industry Trust for
Youth |
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| Supports permanent
building projects benefiting young people. Will consider any youth organisation. Grants
range between £2000-£5000 |
Write to with an
outline of the request and to apply for an application form to:
The Company Secretary, The Construction Industry Trust for Youth, Construction House,
56-64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4JX. Tel 020 7608 5184. |
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| Dulverton Trust |
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| Supports youth and
education. Max 2 page application plus report and accounts |
Write to: Major
General, Sir Robert Corbett, Director, The Dulverton Trust, 5 St James's Place, London,
SW1A 1NP. Tel 020 7629 9121 |
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| The Merchant Venturers' Charities |
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They support charities
working in the field of children and youth in old Avon area. (They will support
individuals).
Average Grants between £1000-£5000 |
Write to: Brig H W K
Pye, Treasurer, Merchant Venturers' Charity, The Society of Merchant Venturers',
Merchant's Hall, The Promenade, Clifton, Bristol. BS8 3NH |
FS190007 'Applying to charitable trusts' |
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| Avon Scout County "Development
Fund" |
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| For Scout groups and
districts in Avon to support development projects such as activities and programmes. |
Application forms
available through District Commissioners or Avon
County office. Tel 01454 613006 |
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