Membership Details

How Safe is my Child?

We take the safety of your child very seriously. The Scout Association has a rule book which details exactly how all activities must be undertaken. All activities are planned within those rules. All leaders undergo a full CRB check. We also routinely submit parents for the same check so that they are already when we ask them to help at section meetings.

What Does It Cost?

The Scout Association is a charitable organisation and it is normal for each Group to charge subscriptions to help cover the running costs. Many years ago 'subs' were paid in cash each week during role call. All of the leaders must be pleased that, these days, the subs are paid each term. They can be paid in cash or, preferably, by cheque or standing order.

Additionally, there is a one off joining fee which covers the cost of the neckerchief as well as all badges your child is awarded throughout their scouting career.

Some of the subscriptions money has to be passed on to the district, county and national bodies to cover the cost of support provided by those sections.

Subscriptions per term (if not paying by Gift Aid):	£37.00
Subscriptions per term (if paying by Gift Aid):	£30.00
Beaver Scout Joining Fee:	£7.00
Cub Scout Joining Fee:	£5.00
Scout Joining Fee:	£5.00

What Is Gift Aid?

This is a scheme being run by the Inland Revenue which allows us to claim back from the Tax Man the tax that you have paid on your subscriptions. All you have to do is sign a simple form and we do the rest.

Obviously, we are keen to claim this extra income to help provide better facilities for our members. To provide you with some incentive, we offer a discount to those who make this possible.

If you do not already take part in this scheme, and you would like to, please speak with you son's leader who will arrange for you to receive the appropriate form.

What Do I Do Next?

For more information on joining a particular section (i.e. Beavers, Cubs etc.) go directly to the Membership Enquiry Form.