Fundraising Guidance

Dear International Trip Participants, 

Setting up online giving pages: 

The Scouts have provided some support on how to fundraise effectively. We recommend that you all set up your own Just Giving (or similar platform) pages to support the collection of money towards your own journey. 

https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-g roup/fundraising-support/online-fundraising-top-tips/ 

Remember when setting up these pages NOT to use the main Scouts Charity number, as all the funds you raise will then go to the national pot and not towards your International journey.

Applying for grants: 

There are loads of grants available to apply for - make the most of them! We recommend that you apply individually where able, but are happy to support you with any applications should you require it. We will also be looking at what group grants are available and applying for these on behalf of the group. 

To get you started: 

https://lesliesellct.org.uk 

https://pawprintfamily.com/pawprint-trust/ 

https://www.southamptonrotary.com/page/need-help-or-assistance 

Have a look in your local library for other grants available. 

It is also useful to approach your school and Scout group to see how they can support you. You may find that if you approach your old primary school, they may be willing to help as well. Appealing to local businesses can often be fruitful. 

Organising events:

Please let us know if you are organising a fundraising event, so that we can help promote it across the district. Those of you in Explorer Units should also inform your Unit leader. Funds raised at these events will be split evenly among those who attend and support the event. The District team will collect the money, and they will organise this being paid to the County, towards your camp fee. 

Some great ideas that were put forward at the meeting include Quiz and curry nights, cake / table top sales, bag packing and raffles.