{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003EA Partnership Agreement should be completed for all explorer scout units to confirm any long-term arrangements, for example with a scout group or other scouting entity (such as a campsite or scout activity centre), and to confirm the finance arrangements for those that operate only with the District.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-root\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Partnership Agreement has four main tasks:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ETo outline the links between the Explorer Scout Unit and its partner\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ETo outline the liaison between the Explorer Scout Unit and its partner\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EWhat equipment, facilities and resources (including financial) are to be provided\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EWhen the Partnership Agreement should be reviewed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-root\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt is not a legal document, but a simple agreement outlining the broad terms between an Explorer Scout Unit and its Partner and must be reviewed annually.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-root\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWho should complete the Partnership Agreement?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs the Scout District is responsible for the provision of a balanced programme for Explorer Scouts and also the opening and closure of Explorer Scout Unit, it is usually the District, the Explorer Scout Unit and the Partner who jointly complete the Partnership Agreement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis section outlines:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWho the agreement is between; usually the District, Explorer Scout Unit and Scout Group or Activity Centre\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWho may be members of the Unit. This will normally be any member of the Scout Association unless, exceptionally, the Unit is linked to a closed sponsored Group.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA statement confirming that the management of the Group/Activity Centre is the responsibility of the Group Lead Volunteer or Activity Centre Manager as appropriate and that management of the Explorer Scout Unit is the responsibility of the District.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe detail of this section may not be amended.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Stage 1. The introduction"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis section outlines:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe facilities that will be provided to the Unit by the partner. This may include meeting room facilities, time of meetings, other resources that the partner will make available to the Unit such as camping equipment, other activity equipment, storage space etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAny booking procedures that should be followed and any discounts that may be provided to the Explorer Scout Unit for use of facilities outside the normal usage.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe resources that the Unit will provide to the Partner.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAny additional commitment that the Unit may have to the Partner. An example may be assistance with the District Water Activity weekend if the partner is a water activity centre.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAny other Partnership Agreement that the Explorer Scout Unit has established. This is important as it can show that the Unit may have commitments to another Partner that will need to be taken into consideration when making amendments to the agreement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhether the Unit may wear Group Scarves\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Stage 2. Equipment, Facilities and Resources"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis is mostly appropriate for Units that are in partnership with a Scout Group. It outlines the \u0027links\u0027 between the parties to the agreement and how those \u0027links\u0027 will be maintained.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis section should be adapted to meet local circumstances.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis section also outlines the committee meetings that members of the Explorer Scout Unit or Scout may attend.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Stage 3. The links"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis section will set out who is responsible for the finances. There are 3 operating models for an Explorer Unit to choose from:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdministration through the District\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdministration through own bank account\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdministration through Scout Group\u0027s account\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther financial information can be expressed here too, including any hire fees for equipment or venue and when money should be paid.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Stage 4. Finance"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs with all agreements it\u0027s important that they are reviewed on a regular basis. The Partnership Agreement must be reviewed at least annually and whenever any of the signatories to the Agreement changes.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis will ensure that all key parties to the Partnership Agreement are happy with the details and have a clear understanding of the relationship between the Unit, District and Partner.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Stage 5. The review"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPlease ensure that you date the agreement and obtain the following signatures:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroup Lead Volunteer\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplorer Section Team Leader\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistrict 14-24 Team Leader\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Stage 6. 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