A short summary and link to further information for using the Gift Aid Small Donations Schemes (GASDS), which is used in circumstances where it would not be feasible or practical to obtain a Gift Aid declaration in respect of small donations (for example bucket collections, bag packs, etc)
A useful Excel template for use by Scouting Ireland Scout Groups to assist them recording their Gift Aid claims in any tax year (April - March).
Gift Aid Declaration Form in Word format for completion by parents/guardians.
Support information in PDF format that can be sent to parents/guardians.
This document provides information and links on how to register with HMRC to claim Gift Aid.
This document provides an introduction to Gift Aid for Scouting Ireland scout group.
The Dormant Accounts Fund NI will support scout groups in Northern Ireland to be more resilient and prepared for the future by funding activity that increases capacity and sustainability.
Community Grants Programme will support charities to REACT to this pandemic, PREPARE to reopen services or adapt their services accordingly, and to RESTORE/RENEW their operations in order to deliver what may be for many, a new way of life. Their average grant for 2019/20 currently stands at £4,900. NI Scouting Ireland Scout Groups are eligible to apply for support and a number of our NI scout groups have been successful in obtaining funding towards camping equipment.
The World Scout Environmental Badge is an opportunity for Venture Scout Crews to carry out adventures and projects to help them in their Fiontar Awards. Completing the Badge is intended to last for the duration of an average programme cycle; for Venture Scouts this should be about 9 meetings and 2 weekend activities.
Each of the sections of the Badge can be linked to the six areas of the SPICES, for example:
Sections 1 to 5 are the exploration and reflect stage, and should involve 5 meetings and a weekend activity which explores the themes in a practical way.
The Scouts of the World Award is a larger social project which can act as the main focus of the Scouting year. Venture Scouts can achieve the Award and make progress in in their Fiontar Awards by participating in, preparing for, organising, and completing this project over several months.
Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual: Organise a large community project.
