{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe way that a District chooses to finance its Scout Network is very much a decision made locally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHowever, there are a number of rules, which must be adhered to, and which you can find in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/5-local-governance-and-finance-of-groups-districts-counties/\u0022 title=\u00225. The Scout County\u0022\u003EPOR chapter 5.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EResponsibility for the finance of Scout Network lies with the District Trustee Board. The District Trustee Board should bear in mind the principle of \u2018free to join\u2019 and \u2018pay to play\u2019. That is to say, local fees if any should not be a burden.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe District Scout Network will require support for the implementation of the programme and will need sufficient funds. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs there is no one specific model for the set-up of District Scout Networks it\u0027s not possible to detail how these finances will be spent. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen setting an annual budget, it\u0027s suggested that the following is taken into consideration as a minimum:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Activities\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; County and District levy (if any \u2013 bearing in mind the \u2018free to join\u2019 and \u2018pay to play\u2019 approach)\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Printing and stationery\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Postage and telephone\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Travel costs\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Badges and Awards\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Publications\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Adult learning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Insurance\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Equipment\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s appreciated that the above items may constitute a considerable sum. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe District Trustee Board must decide whether members pay by way of a membership fee or whether these costs are met from District resources. Alternatively, bearing in mind that many Scout Network members will already be adult volunteers giving services to Scouting, perhaps local fees should be waived. Certainly, Scout Network Members should not be double counted which could lead to fees being paid twice. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt should be recognised that setting a budget for a section is not an exact science. There should also be sufficient leeway in the budget process to allow for contingencies.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ELegacy Finances\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe\u2019re conscious that some Districts and Counties will be wondering how to deal with legacy finance matters relating to Scout Networks. The following guidance has been prepared:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDepending on how Scout Network is currently organised locally, funds and property may be currently held at District or County level. Funds and property form part of the overall assets of the District or County, with overall responsibility sitting with the relevant Trustee Board.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis is a good opportunity to ensure that finances and assets are being appropriately managed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFor District Trustee Boards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhere Scout Network is already managed as part of the District, ensure that any existing Scout Network finances are being appropriately managed. This includes ensuring Scout Network finances are reported as part of the overall financial position of the District.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFor County Trustee Boards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhere Scout Network is currently managed as part of the County, ensure that all Scout Network finances are appropriately recorded and managed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA decision will need to be made in consultation with the existing Scout Network regarding the future use of funds held by Counties. Some may choose to use these funds to assist in establishing District Scout Networks whilst others may choose to use them to develop County projects that can be made available to Members of all District Scout Networks in the County.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe expectation is that funds accumulated by or held by Scout Networks are continued to be used for the benefit of the Section, however local decisions may be required around the allocation of funding. The relevant Trustee Board is accountable for any decisions regarding the allocation of legacy funding.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EN\u003Cspan\u003Eo, the District Scout Network cannot apply for a start-up grant at this time.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can the District Scout Network apply for a start-up grant?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, but such accounts should be audited by the District. \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/finances-and-insurance/\u0022 title=\u0022Finances and Insurance\u0022\u003ESee more information in finances and insurance\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can the District Scout Network operate its own bank account?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, but you will have to apply through Scout District. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-between-counties-districts-and-groups/\u0022 title=\u0022Grants between Counties, Districts and Groups\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESee our information on Grants\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can the District Scout Network make grant applications?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, however with the \u2018free to join\u2019 model that is being implemented, Districts should think carefully about the extent to which they may wish to apply a local fee, bearing in mind that many Scout Network members will also be giving service to Scouting as adult volunteers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/finances-and-insurance/uk-headquarters-membership-fee/\u0022 title=\u0022UK Headquarters membership fee\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERead more about UK Headquarters membership fee\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can the District apply a District fee to members of the District Scout Network?"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Learn more about finance","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese pages are intended to assist you in finding the resources that you need. 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