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Fundraising in Groups, Districts, Counties

5f.1.1.1 Purpose of fundraising 
To maintain its work and to generate all that is needed to implement its training programme, the Scout movement has to support itself financially.  

Groups, Districts and Counties are expected to generate sufficient funds to carry out their own programme of activities.  

5f.1.1.2 Standards
Fundraising carried out on behalf of Scouts must be conducted in accordance with the principles embodied in the Scout Promise and Law, and our Values (see POR Chapter 1).  

Within the provisions of this policy the methods of fundraising may be chosen so long as they are consistent with the Movement's reputation and good standing.  

5f.1.1.3 Acceptable fundraising 
Fundraising conducted on behalf of Scouts may be by any means provided it is: 

  1. not forbidden by law 
  2. acceptable to the local community 

Proceeds of the fundraising activity must be used wholly to fund the work of the Group, District or County or, in the case of joint activities with other organisations, that part of the proceeds allotted to the Group, District or County is wholly applied to the work of the Group, District or County.

5f.1.1.4 Public collections
Public collections of money are allowed provided that the legislation regarding age, action and location of collectors is complied with.  

Collections may take place even though there is no visible reciprocal effort for the donation. Stickers and flags are appropriate. It is considered that value for the donation has already been given to society by the work of the Scout Movement in and for the community.   

5f.1.1.5 Use of funds raised
Where the reason for the fundraising is stated, the proceeds must only be used for that purpose.