Although we’ve had to stop our face-to-face meetings during the Coronavirus pandemic, you can still stay connected with your groups online – trying new activities, learning new skills and working towards badges and awards. Keeping everyone safe is the number…
The Three for Three Challenge
Take action to help other people by sharing three things you’re doing to stay positive during the coronavirus crisis with three others. www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/scouts-at-home/activities-and-badges-to-do-at-home/mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic So many people want to help others during the coronavirus crisis, including young people. We wanted to…
An update on disclosures during the Coronavirus situation
We’ve stopped processing disclosures at this time because it’s difficult to effectively do identity checks. We’re also following the advice of the disclosure bodies who are understandably prioritising people directly dealing with the coronavirus situation, who need disclosures more urgently….
Challenge X – Summer Challenges
The Summer Challenges for the County’s Challenge X are now on the website! www.humbersidescouts.org.uk/programme-support/challenge-x/summer-challenges Share the list below with your Section so they can choose 2 activities to complete in the Summer Term. In light of the current circumstances, due to…
Unoccupied Buildings – Scouts
We have spoken to Unity Insurance today regarding the cover on Scout buildings and contents during our period of suspension of face-to-face Scouting. They have helpfully shared this link and explanation with us, which will be of use to Groups…
District GSL and Leaders Meeting – 9th April 2020
I invite you all to the next conference call and ask that every group is represented please. The purpose of the call is ‘District Financial Support to Groups’. Dial : 0370 321 1164 at 7.00pm on Thursday 9th April….
HQ Communications Preferences
The Scouts and the UK Commissioner Team are committed to supporting Scouting through this unprecedented time and they intend on sharing the support they can offer through two Members’ Emails each month. These will be sent to members who: have…
Support through this time – ways to keep connecting, learning and helping
Dear all, We want you to know that for all those who want to keep Scouts going while we’re not meeting face-to-face, we’re here to help. There’s lots to tell you about but first I want to acknowledge that with…
County Communication – COVID-19
Good Afternoon Everyone Following last week’s update, I wanted to try and provide a bit of a further update on where we are and what’s happening in the County and Scouting overall. First and foremost, I wanted to thank you…
Online Training
Before any of the Coronavirus situation, HQ had already planned a campaign to ensure everyone was up to date with mandatory safeguarding and safety training. We can now say that this can be done online and at this time no…
