Administration and management
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This is a template for a new starter form that you may wish when a new young person, under the age of 18, joins your group. Remember to follow our data retention policy and GDPR when collecting personal information.
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Take a look at our activity information form for parent and carers to share information and obtain their permission for activities, outings and nights away.
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InTouch is the system that helps you to communicate at all Scout activities and events, including your weekly meetings.
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Learn about your responsibilities for member record management.
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All Scout groups, sections and units are independent charities. However, those based in England and Wales may not be required to register with the Charity Commission.
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Scouts have a registration system for the creation of new Groups or Districts. Read our guidance and download the registration forms.
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Whatever your role, you will probably have a part to play in ensuring that accurate financial records are maintained.
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All our members are covered by insurance while taking part in Scouts activities.
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Learn more about how you can adapt with integrated sections, cellular cobwebs and satellite groups.
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Music licensing affects all premises owned or used by Scouts, where music is played in a public place (meaning other than in a domestic setting, which includes community buildings)
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Motion pictures and other audiovisual works including movies, TV programmes, or any entertainment video.
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All Scout Groups, Districts and Counties who operate a minibus (either by owning, borrowing or hiring), require a Standard Bus Permit.
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Here we provide Group Scout Leaders and District Teams with the necessary advice to establish an agreement with a Sponsoring Authority.
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There are many reasons why the Scouts boundaries in a particular area may be reviewed.