Fundraising Policy

2nd Armidale Scout Group fundraises for themselves and others. It’s integral to the ethos of Scouting. This might mean fundraising for a charitable cause or hall maintenance and upgrades, or for subsidising membership fees and event attendance or new quality camping gear – opportunities are endless.

Local Practice

For all fundraisers conducted by 2nd Armidale Scout Group, 20% of the total profit will be retained by the Group for general Group purposes.

Fundraisers will be designated in advance as either Family Benefit or Group Benefit.

Family Benefit fundraisers

• The remaining 80% of the fundraising profit will be allocated to participating families.

• Funds will be distributed in proportion to each family’s level of participation and contribution.

• Allocated funds will normally be credited against the family’s next Group invoice.

• Families saving towards major Scouting events (including, but not limited to, Jamboree, Cuboree, Summer Adventure School, and Winter School) may instead apply their fundraising credit by submitting an invoice for the relevant event.

• If a family resigns from the Group, any unused fundraising credit will revert to the Group.

Group Benefit fundraisers

• The remaining 80% of the fundraising profit will be retained by the Group.

• These funds may be used at the Group Support Committee’s discretion to support Group operations and activities.

Group Support Committee Role

Fundraising is administered by the Group Support Committee according to the Authority to Fundraise Procedure.