Online Scout Manager (OSM)
In order to maximize our Leaders’ time for delivering Scouting activities, we utilize an online platform known as OSM to streamline administrative tasks. OSM effectively handles various aspects such as attendance tracking, badge records management, and maintaining personal information.
To ensure we have the most accurate and current details for your children, we kindly request that you periodically log into OSM and update personal as well as contact information for both yourself and your young ones. This helps us maintain efficient communication and support within our Scouting community.
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 team comprises entirely of volunteers; no one receives payment, and this is what distinguishes Scouting as exceptional. It’s the dedication of passionate, enthusiastic adults that shapes the next generation while honing their own skills.
There are numerous avenues for involvement, ranging from occasional assistance as part of a parent rota to assuming a permanent leadership position. Our volunteering opportunities are as diverse as the individuals who embrace them.
We offer comprehensive training for your role, along with a supportive community of leaders and friends to assist you throughout your tenure with the group. Your commitment fuels the endeavor.
Uncertain if volunteering suits you? Consider lending a hand for a couple of weeks and deciding later. You’ll never know until you give it a try.
To learn more and connect with us, visit 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 red & yellow with our duck badge sewn on the back.
For section specific information about uniform as well as a list of suppliers, use the buttons below.
Badges
Badges proudly display the accomplishments of our youth, skill full affixed to our uniforms for all to admire. Whether it’s in animal care or writing, each badge represents a set of tasks completed by our young individuals across various sessions or camps.
For detailed information regarding badges and their placement on uniforms, please utilise the buttons provided below for section-specific guidance.
Cost Of Scouting
Yearly Fees
Throughout the year, we implement a fee system, referred to as “Subs,” to cover various expenses for both the group and its individual sections. These expenses encompass insurance, capitation fees (payments to the district and county), hall maintenance, supplies for meetings, administrative costs, and digital tools. Additionally, there may be additional charges for special activities, camps, and events.
Our aim is to maintain these costs at a minimum to ensure inclusivity for all participants. However, if you encounter financial difficulties, please refer to our financial support section for assistance.
Each section collects the fees using the same methods. It’s important to note that all Subs are non-refundable.
Squirrels
In Squirrels, Subs are charged at £30 per term, paid at the start of each term (After Summer, After Christmas, and After Easter).
We prefer to collect fees through OSM but bank transfer is available if necessary.
Beavers
In Beavers, Subs are charged at £30 per term, paid at the start of each term (After Summer, After Christmas, and After Easter).
We prefer to collect fees through OSM but bank transfer is available if necessary.
Cubs
In Cubs, Subs are charged at £30 per term, paid at the start of each term (After Summer, After Christmas, and After Easter).
We prefer to collect fees through OSM but bank transfer is available if necessary.
Scouts
In Scouts, Subs are charged at £30 per term, paid at the start of each term (After Summer, After Christmas, and After Easter).
We prefer to collect fees through OSM but bank transfer is available if necessary.
Uniform Costs
We request that parents paid £5 for the groups initial investiture pack which includes group scarf and duck badge and woggle, along with a set of badges to adorn their uniform. Moreover, throughout your tenure with our group, all badges are provided free of charge.
Please note that uniforms are not included; these can be purchased for approximately £20 for a shirt/sweatshirt. For further details regarding uniforms, please refer to the uniform section.
In the event of loss or replacement needs, such as scarves, woggles, or badges, we can supply replacements, though we kindly request you paid the costs, as these items are procured from Scout shops. Below, you’ll find a price list for reference:
Group Scarf
£5
You’ll have to buy Duck badge to go on the back separately
Woggle
£1
However some scout woggles and some others are slightly more.
Badges
£1
All replacement badges are the same cost.
Financial Support
We take pride in our commitment to inclusivity and non-discrimination within our group. If you find yourself facing financial difficulties or needing additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
We’ve established resources and procedures to ensure that every young person in our Scouting community can participate fully.
Feel free to have a confidential conversation with your Section Leader either before or after a meeting. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email using the addresses provided on our contact page.
Gift Aid
As a registered charity, donations eligible for Gift Aid significantly impact our finances, enabling us to enhance our facilities and support activities for our youth.
If you haven’t completed the declaration form (or if you’re unsure), please click the link below to Gift Aid form
Should you have any inquiries regarding Gift Aid, feel free to reach out via our contact page.
Staying in Touch
To reach out to a specific department, the Group Scout Leader (GSL), or the Trustee Board, you can do so through our Contact Page.
Don’t forget to check your Junk folder.
On the Contact Page, you’ll discover our contact form for your convenience if you’re unsure whom to contact.
We’ve established a private Facebook group open to all current Leaders, parents, and carers. It serves as a hub for sharing essential information about supporting the group and showcases photos of our activities.
If you’re not already a member and would like to join, simply click the link provided below and drop a message to your section leader, ensuring they’re aware of your request to join.
Additionally, we maintain a public Facebook page where we highlight our group’s activities to the wider community and promote our fundraising events.
Each section maintains a WhatsApp group for parents/carers where leaders share important information.
If you wish to join your section’s WhatsApp group, please reach out to one of the section leaders. You can find the email addresses of each section on our Contact Page.
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, Photo Consent, and Hall Hire Policies, follow the link below.
