District Support Fund

As Scouts, we are guided by these values:

Integrity – We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect – We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care – We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief – We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cooperation – We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.

Mid Cornwall District Scouts aims to provide Scouting to as many people across Mid Cornwall as is possible, regardless of ability, background or any other factor that makes us different from one another.
To this end, the District has created a fund that provides support to young people (or adults) facing financial hardship, participating in international expeditions or other scouting activities. The aim is to give every young person who wants the opportunity to be a Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorer Scout or volunteer the chance to do so, whatever their circumstances may be.

It is the view of Mid Cornwall District Scouts that Groups should be the first port of call for help for those families experiencing financial hardship. However, it is recognised that some Groups may, at times already have strains on their resources and thus, the District Support Fund is available.

 

Financial Hardship support

Applications will be considered for:
• Support for youth & adult members in financial hardship to purchase uniform to become a member of the Scout Association.
• The cost of a youth member to attend an activity that they may not otherwise be able to take part in.
• Young person membership subscriptions (up to a maximum of 3 school terms).

Expedition Funding Support

Applications will be considered from individuals once every 5 years for any of the following:
• Contributions to support young people take part in selected Scouting expeditions where alternative funding is not available.
• Participation at any other event or activity that provides Scouting where young people or adult members may benefit, as agreed by the District Trustee Board.

Start up grants for new groups

Applications will be considered for:
• New sections opening within Cornwall
• Funding support up to £500 per section i.e. if the group opens Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts then the group would be eligible for £2,000