{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s a requirement of \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/4-local-organisation-of-sections-groups-districts-counties/\u0022 title=\u00224. The Scout District\u0022\u003EPOR\u003C/a\u003E that every District has one District Scout Network only. Exceptions to this model will be considered. Nevertheless, some aspects should be considered in the early stages of forming or renewing a District Scout Network:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Number of members: \u003C/strong\u003EThere is no fixed minimum number of members for the establishment of a District Scout Network.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Effective leadership:\u003C/strong\u003E The District Lead Volunteer will appoint a 14-24 Team Leader, who may in turn appoint team members to support Network.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Trustee Board support: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen a District Scout Network is established, the District Trustee Board must be aware of the responsibilities that they are taking on. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis could be achieved by running an information evening for Trustees.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Set-up costs and funding:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cspan\u003EWhen a District Scout Network is established, the District Trustee Board needs to bear reasonable set-up and implementation costs until such time as the District Scout Network achieves self-funding.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Appropriate meeting venues\u003C/strong\u003E The District Scout Network should be offered one or more suitable venues in which to hold meetings. All parties should agree the level of any charges that will be incurred by the District Scout Network. It may be beneficial to produce and sign a hosting agreement to ensure that all parties understand the framework for use of a venue.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. A plan for developing the Scout Network:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cspan\u003EA plan should be agreed for the development of the Scout Network in consultation with the 14-24 Team Leader, District Lead Volunteer, District Trustees and Scout Network Members.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDistrict Scout Network can apply for a start-up grant like other Sections. The District Scout Network can make grant applications through the Scout District. \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-scout-network-unit/running-your-unit/funding/\u0022 title=\u0022Funding\u0022\u003ELearn more about funding\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Grants"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThere are many issues surrounding equipment, and before a decision is made to purchase property the District Trustee Board will need to address the following:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EShould the equipment be purchased for the Scout Network only or for the District generally?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWho is able to use the equipment?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWhere will it be stored?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u00A0Who is responsible for the upkeep?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u00A0Who is responsible for replacement?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAll of the above are simple questions that may prove difficult to answer.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EGood practice indicates that equipment should be purchased for as wide a use as possible but responsibility for booking, checking and maintaining it will need to be clear.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAdditionally\u00A0consideration should be given to the District Scout Network borrowing 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data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe District Scout Network can operate their own bank account but this must be audited the District. \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/finances-and-insurance/banking/\u0022 title=\u0022Banking\u0022\u003ELearn more about banking.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELegacy accounts:\u003C/strong\u003E Depending on how Scout Network is currently organised where you are, funds and property may be currently held at District or County. 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