Parental Help Rota
Beaver and Cub section meetings require parental help; this takes some of the pressure off the leaders running the section evening. You can help by participating in the running of games and activities, setting up refreshments and generally just joining in the fun! Additional parental help during activities outside of the meeting (weekends, camps, etc) is also most gratefully received. Should you wish to participate in any activity you will require CRB clearance to work with children, please see a leader to obtain a form.
Parents Committee
1st Crownhill is a registered charity, apart from the odd legacy we do not receive funding from any other stream other than that raised by subs and the parents committee. We are entirely reliable on committee fundraising to keep the Group solvent. Subs payments go towards an annual membership fee to the Scout Association ( in the region of £25.80 per person in the group for 2008) and the running of activities. The actual running of the Scout hut, including insurance (nearly £1,000), utilities, upkeep and maintenance etc, runs to approximately £4,000 per annum and that is before we try and update kit and equipment! It is imperative therefore that we receive substantial support from parents to raise money to keep our Group going. Dates of the committee meetings are posted on the notice board, newsletters and on our website. Please support us by attending meetings and fundraising activities.
Facts about adults in Scouting
Adults in Scouting are from all walks of life. Yet the one thing they share is the enjoyment of helping young people reach their potential. You may not be aware of the following facts:
- None of our Leaders are paid – they are all volunteers.
- The majority of our Leaders have full time jobs and a family.
- Leaders get involved because they want to have fun and make new friends themselves.
- Leaders don’t have to be ‘superheroes’ who know everything. They are given training on the job and learn new skills as they go along. The one thing that unites our Leaders is the energy and enthusiasm they have for giving young people the adventure of Scouting
- Whilst all our volunteers are passionate about what they do, many help out on a flexible basis due to other commitments. Some may help out once a week or fortnight whereas others help once a term or at summer camp.
- 27% of volunteers help out in Scouting as they are a parent of a current Member. Many were not Scouts when they were young but have learnt new skills and made new friends through Scouting.
- Not all volunteers have to wear uniform.
- Many of our adult volunteers say they are more confident in their everyday lives as a result of their involvement with Scouting.
- Not all adults who volunteer for Scouting work with young people. There are a variety of other jobs that need to be done such as gardening and general DIY, organising events, doing the accounts and writing press releases. This means that adult Leaders who do work directly with young people do not have to spend all their time doing paperwork.
- All our Leaders are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy while taking part in Scouting.
- New Leaders in Scouting go through a criminal records check to ensure they are fit to work with young people.
Everyone has something to give
You may feel that you have no skills to offer Scouting - but everyone has something to give. Doing things such as making squash and organising games means the Leader has more time to spend with the young people. Do you have any hobbies and interests that you could share? For example, are you a qualified First Aider who could run an interactive session or do you have an interest in nature and could take a Group on a fun walk through the local woods? If you don’t have time in the evenings when Groups meet could you use your work skills to help out a few hours a month to suit you? Are you a gardener, an accountant or work in Public Relations for example or could you take a Group to your place of work such as a police station or garden centre?
What you can get out of volunteering
Volunteering in Scouting is fun and rewarding. You will have the chance to learn new skills, rediscover adventure, make new friends, spend more time with your child if they are a Scout and give something back to your community.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer we can claim the tax on your subscriptions from the taxman, this is a great fundraiser for us and all we ask is for you to complete the gift aid form in your new joiners information pack, from any leader, or downloaded from our website (to be added soon). We currently have around 130 children on our books (Jan 2008) yet only a third have signed up to gift aid. Last year we received around £1,500 from the taxman. If all members signed up we could double this amount with little or no effort.
Shopping On Line
By following the link below you can also help support our fundraising efforts without costing you an extra penny just for a few extra keystrokes.
Surfing The Internet
By signing up as a supporter of 1st Crownhill with Everclick, and making this your home page. Everytime you use this search engine the numeber of searches are then credited to our group and we receive cash. This will not cost you anything. please cick on the link below to sign up.
http://www.everyclick.com/uk/1stcrownhillscoutgroup
Hire of Endeavour Hall
Remember Endeavour Hall is available for private hire at very competative rates when not in use for scouting activities. Please see one of our leaders or contact us at
Tel : 01752 787300 (Answer Phone when the hall is not in use)
Email : firstcrownhill@hotmail.co.uk