{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWho\u0027s responsible for Explorer Scouts?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003EIn an Explorer Unit responsibility for delivering programme to young people aged 14 to 24 rests with the District.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003EOperational responsibility rests with the District 14-24 Team, supported by the other teams within the District.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003ECharity governance responsibility rests with the District Trustee Board.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003EWho\u0027s responsible for Explorer Scout finances?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EDistrict Trustee Board\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E has several responsibilities, laid out in section 5.5 of POR.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe governance responsibilities that particularly relate to Explorer finances include:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe District Trustee Board must act in the charity\u2019s best interests, acting with reasonable care and skill and take steps to be confident that the District has sufficient resources (funds, people, property and equipment) available to meet the planned work of the District including delivery of the 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data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe District Trustee Board members must themselves collectively ensure that the District\u2019s finances are properly managed, including development and maintenance of appropriate budgets to support the work of the District\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 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maintained\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EOperational responsibility for Explorers (and Network) rests with the District 14-24 Team, supported by the other teams within the District.\u0026nbsp; Often Groups are involved in the day-to-day operational framework for an Explorer Unit and these operational matters are documented in a Partnership Agreement between the Group and the District.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EOperational matters for finances include banking, book-keeping and paying expenses or invoices.\u0026nbsp; In a Group these functions are part of the remit of the Group Leadership Team, and in a District these functions are part of the remit of the District Support Team.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW10416900 BCX8\u0022\u003EWithin this governance / operational framework there are a number of different operating models possible for an Explorer Unit\u2019s finances.\u0026nbsp; Note that a mix of operating models can exist for a District (eg model 2 for Units that link with several Groups, and model 3 for Units that are strongly linked with a 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data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204526753 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204526753 BCX8\u0022\u003EAny use by the Unit of any facilities or equipment not belonging to the Unit will need to be agreed and separately charged for\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204526753 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204526753 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204526753 BCX8\u0022\u003EDistrict Trustee Board will need to set an annual membership fee for Explorers that is likely to be significantly different to the Membership Fee it charges Groups for each Squirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Operating model 2 \u2013 An Explorer Unit has its own bank account"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EIn this operating model, the Explorer Unit is strongly partnered with a Scout Group.\u00A0 The finance administration arrangements will require to be approved by the District Trustee Board.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe District Trustee Board will want to confirm with the Group that there are no issues with equipment required to support the Unit programme.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EBenefits:\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EThis is a particularly useful operating model for Units and Groups in rural or semi-rural locations where Scouting is delivered in villages and small towns.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe Unit uses finance operating processes already established in the Group for bookkeeping, expenses, etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EExplorers will pay a membership fee established by the Group for each of its members\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 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Scout.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EDownsides:\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00229\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe Group Trustee Board will need to verify with the District Trustee Board and District 14-24 Team the membership fee it will charge Explorers.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002210\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW83100795 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe Group would be receiving funds on behalf of a separate charity and so would need to have a clear understanding with the District Trustee Board.\u00A0 This can be documented within the Partnership Agreement.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Operating model 3 \u2013 Explorer Unit operational financial processes are provided by a Partnered Scout Group"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132930571 BCX8\u0022\u003EFinance is always an important issue for any Section and the same is true for Explorer Scouts. Listed below are some frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENo. Scouts is a federation of charities under the \u2018umbrella\u2019 of a Royal Charter. Each Group, District and County is a charity. Formally, each Explorer Unit is part of a District.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Are Explorer Scout Units registered as separate charities?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere is no better or worse model amongst the 3 operating models listed on this page. It is important that for operating model 3 there is a Partnership Agreement in place that is clear about the role of the Group and of the District with regard to operation of finances.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Which is better, central operation of finances by the District, operation of finances by the individual Units, or operation of finances by partnered Groups?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe District Trustee Board needs to ensure adequate funding of the Explorer programme. The actual operation of that strategy is as described above. Local arrangements between the Group, District and Unit are possible and must be set out in a clear agreement.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How much control does a Group have over the Explorer Scout Unit finances?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFor Explorer Scout Units partnered with a Group, the financial arrangements between the Group, District and Unit should be agreed and set out clearly as described in the operating models above, particularly for operating model 3.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, management of the Explorer Scout Unit lies with the District 14-24 Team,\u003C/p\u003E","label":"If an Explorer Scout Unit is partnered with a Group, can the Group collect subs on behalf of the District?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027ll depend on the grant but Units will always need approval from their District when submitting applications. You can\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/\u0022 title=\u0022Grants and funds for your local group\u0022\u003Efind more detail on our grants pages\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you\u0027re applying to the Big Lottery Fund, applications must be made by a charity and Explorer Scout Units are not charities in their own right (see above). The Big Lottery Fund finder can be found \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/funding-finder\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Big Lottery Fund finder\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can individual Explorer Scout Units apply for grants from HQ or external funds like Big Lottery?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes a District can apply for grants and more information can be found\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/\u0022 title=\u0022Grants and funds for your local group\u0022\u003Eon our website.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can a District apply for other grants?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMembership fees may be collected from the Members or their parents by a method decided by the District Trustee Board.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Operating Model 3 above, the Group may collect the gift aid because it is to the Group that \u201Csubscriptions\u201D are being paid. The District Trustee Board will want to take this point into consideration when reviewing the arrangements for the financial operation of any Units using operating model 3. \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/support-scouts/gift-aid/\u0022 title=\u0022Gift Aid\u0022\u003ESee more information on Gift Aid.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Can the District claim Gift Aid on subscriptions?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe District Trustee Board has an obligation to ensure that relevant insurances are in place for all property and equipment used by Explorer Scouts. If a Scout Group which has premises and/or equipment used by Explorers (under whatever financial operating model) then the District Trustee Board should ensure insurances are adequate, or ensure that additional insurances are taken out.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"My Group\u2019s equipment is insured in such a way that only members of the Group may use it. Does this mean that Explorers are unable to use the equipment?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is a matter for local arrangement. It depends to some extent on any difference between what the Group asks members to pay, and what the District asks Explorers to pay. Also, the time of year when the transition takes place may have a bearing. For example, the Group Treasurer may agree to pay a proportion of the subscription collected to the District when the young person moves out of the Group. Whatever arrangements are made must be clear and fair to all parties \u2013 especially the young person and their parents.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What happens when a Scout becomes an Explorer Scout part way through the Scouting year, having already paid a full year\u2019s subscription to his or her former Group?"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Information on maintaining the finances for and Explorer Scout unit","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"19 June 2026","reviewDate":"01/01/0001","redirectUrl":"","id":90070,"nodeName":"Finance for Explorers","title":"Finance for Explorers","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Finance for Explorers","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Information on maintaining the finances for and Explorer Scout unit","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC85MDA3MCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/governance-for-explorers/finance-for-explorers/"}