{"number":"6.14","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUK Support Teams (UKSTs) were previously known as National Scout Active Support Units (NSASUs). This is a change that is in transition - at the time of publication of this edition of POR, the change has not yet been completed everywhere (including on scouts.org.uk).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.1 Structure \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003ESome UKSTs are constituted as separate charities within the Federation. These UKSTs must also comply with the principles of POR Chapters 5a and 5b.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther UKSTs function as sub-teams within the UK Headquarters organisation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of their structure - whether as a separate charity or as a sub-team - each UKST must:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ecomply with POR 6.14 and POR Chapter 5e\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehave a clearly defined service agreement (a statement of purpose).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.2 Creating UKSTs \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe UK Lead Volunteer for Programme may form UKSTs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications to form a UKST are made to the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.3 Purpose \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe purpose of UKSTs is to provide active support to Scouts at a national level.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll adult-only support groups linked to Scouts at a national level must be registered as UKSTs whether or not they are separate charities within the Scouts\u2019 federation of charities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.4 Leadership \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe UK Lead Volunteer for Programme may delegate another national appointee to act as the responsible team leaders to support the activities and development of a UKST, to agree and review the service agreement, and to maintain effective liaison between UK\u202FHeadquarters and the UKST.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach UKST is led by a UKST Manager who is responsible for ensuring that the UKST meets its service agreement. One or more UKST Coordinators may be appointed to assist in the running of the Unit. All appointments of UKST Managers and UKST Coordinators must take place through arrangements managed by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.5 Membership\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESubject in all cases to a satisfactory Personal Enquiry, membership of a UKST is open to any person aged 18 or over, including:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethose holding other appointments in Scouts, who are expected to give priority to the duties of these local appointments\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScout Network Members, who are expected to give priority to their Scout Network.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach UKST Manager must be a member of Scouts. All Members of a UKST must also be members. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.6 Service agreement\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA UKST is responsible for providing active support in accordance with its service agreement, agreed every three years with the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.14.1.7 Minimum standards\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe following minimum standards are laid down for a UKST:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere must be an appointed UKST Manager. \u0026nbsp;In the event of a vacancy, the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee assumes that role until a new UKST Manager is appointed \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA UKST must provide active support to Scouts on a national level, as detailed in its service agreement\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe annual census for a UKST must be completed and submitted under guidelines specified by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBanking arrangements: \u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn the case of a UKST which is a separate charity in law, these arrangements should be defined in their constitution but must reflect the principles of Chapter 5e\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor a UKST which is not a separate charity in law, bank accounts and banking processes must be agreed and managed under arrangements agreed by the Board of Trustees and must be in line with the principles of Chapter 5e \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccounting records:\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAnnual accounts for a UKST that is a separate charity in law must be submitted to UK\u202FHeadquarters at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:finance@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Efinance@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E as soon as possible after the UKST\u2019s AGM at which they are presented. Prior to the UKST AGM, the accounts must have been independently examined or audited as required by Chapter 5a\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor a UKST that is not a separate charity in law, the accounting records of The Scout Association must reflect the transactions undertaken, and supporting evidence made available as required, to The Scout Association\u2019s auditors. 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