{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWhat do we need?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn order to be able to apply for grants from anyone, whether that\u2019s the District, or a funder outside of Scouting, you need to be able to explain what you need, and why you need it. Are you asking for one off funding to buy some equipment, to support families who are struggling with the membership fee, to deal with a drop in income, or do you need longer term financial support to get back on your feet?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis guidance was originally written during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, which might have presented you with new challenges you need to find funding to cover. Urgent costs might include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe membership fee for some or all members\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERents, rates and utility bills due to a loss of income\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEquipment to allow leaders to deliver digital programme and join digital meetings\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEquipment to allow young people to join in a digital programme\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECosts of cleaning buildings and equipment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPersonal protective equipment and other coronavirus related costs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen we being to move past coronavirus, or any similar major incident, things you might need help with in the long term could include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEverything on the list above plus\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESmall or large events that get Scouting going again\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInternet access at scout premises\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExpenses for volunteers who may struggle financially to take part\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecruitment materials for Groups who have lost members\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExternal learning for Groups that cannot afford to pay\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProgramme equipment and material\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAnd much, much more\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you have a clear picture of what your needs are, you can then work out how much money you will ask for in support. It is very likely that you will be asked to provide some evidence or documentation to help your request, at the very least the latest set of accounts for the group, so now is a good time to make sure they are up to date. The next task is to contact the District Trustee Board, probably through the District Lead Volunteer and Chairman. It is helpful to explain your situation to them first, this will give you an idea of whether the District is in a position to support you or not. If they aren\u0027t, remember, there are other organisations out there who might be able to.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhere else can you get financial support?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFirstly, you should make contact with your local \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network\u0022\u003ECommunity Foundation\u003C/a\u003E, they will advise you on local grants and funds you can apply for. Secondly, there is a list of national external funds and grants that you can find \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/where-to-apply-for-funding-externally/\u0022 title=\u0022Where to apply for funding\u0022\u003Eon our website\u003C/a\u003E, and there is also a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/writing-a-funding-application/\u0022 title=\u0022Writing a funding application\u0022\u003Eguide\u003C/a\u003E that takes you through how to deal with the application process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s also important to speak to your District Trustee Board to ask if they have, or are considering, providing grants to Groups who are in financial need. The District might be in a position to be more responsive than external funders, and they should already know you and your Group, and have a good understanding of the financial support local Scouting needs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EGift aid\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGift Aid isn\u2019t a grant like those above, it is tax relief provided by the government. If you haven\u2019t done so already you must register for and start claiming Gift Aid. It is a core source of income for many Groups, and allows you to claim 25p back for every \u00A31 donation made to the Group, which includes charitable income from subscriptions and local fundraising, as well as other donations to the Group. In 2019 the average Gift Aid claim per Group was \u00A32,300. 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