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The following are links to various sources of Grants that are available to assist with Development needs. Note- these links open on a new page.
Also links to the Health Check documents that SHQ produced for Districts and Groups and links to the South Ayrshire External Funding Newsletters which may prove useful.
- Funding Local Development Projects by the Development Grants Board
- Gift Aid for membership Subscriptions and Donations
- Opening new Scout Group or Section
- Fundraising for Scouts
- Scottish Headquarters Development Fund
- The start-up costs of a Section (Start Up Grant)
- Training and Assessment of Adults (Small Grant)
- Development Initiatives (Standard Grant)
- Support for additional Needs (Special Needs Grant)
- Cashback-for-Communities. The Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme , which is aimed at those working with 8 - 19 year olds, is being run in partnership with six national youth organisations: The Scout Association (The Scottish Council), Girlguiding Scotland, Boys' Brigade, Girls' Brigade Scotland, Clubs for Young People (Scotland) and Youth Scotland.
NOTE: Where there are UK Scout Association grants and SHQ grants available, one can apply for both grants.
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District and Group Health Checks. SHQ have produced a couple of documents as part of their Development Programme which may help Districts and Groups review their Health.
District Health Check
Group Health Check
Each document has a guide on how to use it - give it a go, it might show some interesting facts to help you develop the District/Group. - South Ayrshire Council External Funding Newsletters