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Lotteries and gaming

5f.4.1.1 Required approvals 
If a Group considers raising funds by means governed by any legislation as detailed at POR 5f.3.1.1, the proposed activity must have the recorded approval of the Group Trustee Board, the Sponsoring Authority (if any), and the District Chair. 

If a District considers raising funds by means governed by any legislation as detailed at POR 5f.3.1.1, the proposed activity must have the recorded approval of the District Trustee Board and the County Chair, 

If a County considers raising funds by means governed by any legislation as detailed at POR 5f.3.1.1, the proposed activity must have the recorded approval of the County Trustee Board and the Country Chair.

5f.4.1.2 Important considerations 

  1. Regard must be paid to the views of parents and to local public opinion. Activities affected by this legislation include raffles, whist drives and similar methods of fundraising involving participation on payment of stakes.  
  2. Groups, Districts or Counties in the areas adjacent should be informed of the proposed activity. Care must be taken to contain the activity within as close an area to that in which the Group or District or County operates as practical.  

5f.4.1.3 Ensuring compliance with regulations 
For any fundraising activity governed by legislation, the appropriate Trustee Board must appoint a person (often called a promoter) to be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. 

5f.4.1.4 Advertising 

  1. Any advertising material used must conform with the requirements of the legislation and must not contain any matter which is not in strict conformity with the standards of The Scout Association.  
  2. If the Group, District or County (as appropriate) is a charity in law, this fact must be stated in any advertising material.