Subs

Why do we need to charge Subscriptions?

At present our District, County and National Scout levy is about Ł30 per member per year. The
school charge a cover fee for the caretaker to open and close the buildings. We have to fund our
insurance, leader training, activity badges and training aids. The subscription does not include the cost
of special activities i.e. camps or visits away, nor the provision of joining handbooks or the group
necker (this is part of the investiture cost)

How are Subscriptions Collected?

The first two months subscription are to be paid by cash or cheque to the section leader on first
joining the group. All future subscriptions are to be paid directly to the Group Treasurer. The
preferred method of payment is by Standing Order directly into the Group Account. This method
makes the complex financial administration much easier. Alternatives, e.g. cash payments in advance,
must be agreed with the Group Treasurer. An investiture fee to cover neckers, books, badges and
woggle will need to be paid to the section leader at time of investiture.

Payment by Standing Order

On joining, complete the Standing Order form and return to the Section Leader. The subscription of
Ł7 per month will be transferred from your account to the Group's. If applicable, please complete a
separate Standing Order for each member.

Gift Aid

If at least one parent pays as much or more tax as the subscription, the Group can reclaim the tax
paid without any further involvement on your part Thus creating an additional income each year to the
Group and at no additional cost to you !. Please complete and return the Gift Aid declaration on the
Membership Form. The Gift Aid declaration itself involves no commitment to make any specific
payments.