Following an announcement from the National Youth Agency (NYA), we’re pleased to say that face-to-face meetings in England can restart from Monday 29 March. From 29 March, we’ll move to Amber, with Groups allowed to meet outdoors in group…
Last call for DC Awards!
Last call for DC Awards! See our previous post below and please get in touch with anyone you would like to nominate. We know that St George’s Day is going to look different again this year (watch this space…
Update on international travel
There will be no international Scout trips before 1 January 2022. We know this is hugely disappointing news and that it will cause a number of challenges for those organising trips (and those looking forward to going away). We know…
More local funding opportunities
Sport England have released two new funds to help groups return to play in a COVID-19 safe environment or to open community assets. You could be eligible for a grant between £300 and £50,000, so do take a look at…
UK-wide grants scheme now re-opened
The Foyle Foundation has re-opened its Small Grants Scheme to support smaller, local charities across the UK during the COVID-19 crisis. Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 can be used to cover a variety of core costs. Find out more…
Removing a deceased member from Compass
Please be mindful when you’re cancelling the membership of someone who’s sadly died. When cancelling a member, Compass sends an automatic confirmation email which can be very distressing for the family of the member. You can use this specific guidance…
Census 2021
Just a reminder that numbers can now be inputted for Census by GSLs, as at 31st January and they should all be inputted by 8th February. Money should then be with District by 8th March and our preferred method of…
District Leaders Meeting – January 2021
Monday 25th January 2021 7:30pm Zoom Conference Call Due to current Scout Readiness Level, we will be holding the next District Leaders meeting using Zoom. Zoom invites will be sent to those who have booked a ticket. Please book your…
Online First Aid Courses
In line with guidance from TSA, we are now able to start to deliver First Aid training again. The training will consist of three x two hour sessions, two of which can be delivered online, and the third will be…
