Online Scout Manager (OSM)
So that our Leaders can spend as much time delivering Scouting, we use an online system called OSM to help with the admin side of scouting. This manages everything from attendance, to badge records as well as personal details.
To make sure we have up to date details for your children, we ask that you log into OSM occassionally and update personal and contact details for both yourself and young people.
There are a number of help videos for OSM, but if you are still having problems, speak to one of your Section Leaders and they will be able to help.
Get Involved
Our group is made up entirely of volunteers, no one is paid and that’s what makes Scouting great. The support of passionate, enthusiastic adults helping to shape the next generation, all while developing their own skills.
There are lots of ways to get involved, from occassional support as part of a parent rota all the way up to being a permanent Leader. Our volunteering roles are as varied as the people who take them on.
We provide full training for your role, as well as a supportive group of Leaders and friends to help you throughout your time with the group. You provide the enthusiasm.
Not sure if volunteering is for you? Why not try helping for a couple of weeks and make a decision later. You’ll never know unless you try.
Find out more and get in touch by visiting our volunteering page.
Uniform and Badges
Uniform
Our uniforms are designed to be comfy and practical, as well as showing that we all belong to the same group. Each section has a top half uniform (shirt/blouse or sweatshirt) which is combined with a group scarf. Our scarf is yellow with an orange trim.
For section specific information about uniform as well as a list of suppliers, use the buttons below.
Badges
Badges showcase our young people’s achievements, sewn onto our uniforms for everone to see. From animal carer to writer, each badge has a set of criteria that our young people complete over a number of sessions or camps.
For section specific information about badges and where to sew them, use the buttons below.
Cost of Scouting
Costs
Over the year we charge a fee (called Subs) to cover a number of things for both the group and their section. These include: Insurance, Capitation (fees paid to the district and county), Equipment, Maintenance, Items for Meetings, admin and digital tools. Alongside this, we sometimes have extra charges for special activities, camps and events.
We try to keep costs as low as possible so that everyone can be involved but if you are having problems, have a look at our financial support section.
Each section has their own way of collecting fees, which are detailed below. Please note that all Subs are non-refundable:
Squirrels
In Squirrels, Subs are charged at £12 per month, due on the 5th of each month.
We prefer to collect fees by bank transfer but can take cash if necessary.
To make sure we know who has paid, please mark all payments with a suitable reference including your childs first name and last initial.
Beavers
In Beavers, Subs are charged at £12 per month, due on the 5th of each month.
We prefer to collect fees by bank transfer but can take cash if necessary.
To make sure we know who has paid, please mark all payments with a suitable reference including your childs first name and last initial.
Uniform Costs
We provide every young person and adult with their first group scarf as well as a set of badges to go on their uniform, for no cost to you as a parent. As well as this, throughout your time with our group, we will provide every badge free of charge.
The only things we don’t supply are uniforms, these come at a cost of around £20 for the shirt/sweatshirt. For more information about uniforms, look at the uniform section above.
If you something is lost or needs replacing, such as a scarf, woggle, or badge, we can provide a replacement but will ask for a donation to cover the cost as we have to buy them from Scout shops. A price list can be found below:
Group Scarf
£3
Woggles
Varies
Plastic woggles are 50p, but Scout woggles and some others are slightly more (about £2)
Badges
Varies
The price depends on the badge but is usually between 50p and £1 per badge
Financial Support
We pride ourselves as a non-discriminatory group. If for whatever reason you are struggling to pay for something or need more time, talk to us.
We have funds and systems in place to make sure that all our young people can be provided with Scouting.
Have a quiet discussion with your Section Leader before/after a meeting or if you’d prefer, send an email using the addresses on our contact page.
Gift Aid
As a registered charity, gift aid donations make a massive difference to our finances, providing us with the ability to upgrade our hall and fund activities for our young people.
If you haven’t filled the declaration in (or you aren’t sure) then follow the link below to fill in and submit.
If you have any questions about gift aid, feel free to get in touch using our contact page.
Staying in Touch
If you want to get in touch with a section, the Group Scout Leader (GSL), or the Trustee Board, you can from our Contact Page.
Make sure to check your Junk folder.
You’ll find our email addresses and a contact form in case you aren’t sure who to message.
We have a public Facebook page for all members, young person and families to Like and Follow. It’s where we share information about supporting the group and photos of what we’re doing.
Instagram is a great place to find our what our scouts group is doing on a regular basis. It is open to all so please do give us a Like and Follow.
Our Policies
Staying Safe
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. for details of our safety and safeguarding procedures and practices, follow the link to The Scout Association’s website.
Our Policies
For copies of our Cookies, Date Retention, Privacy and Photo Consent, as well as our AGM documents, follow the link below.