To help achieve our vision the District Executive Committee offers local grant funding. Groups, sections or individuals may apply for grant funding in the following categories. The capacity of the District to provide funds will vary from year to year, so a support grant should not be assumed until formal confirmation is given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018Scouting for All\u2019 Fund is a discretionary fund to promote inclusion and provides support to individuals who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to fully participate in Scouting and who have little or no recourse to other sources of financial assistance. It also offers support to groups that wish to provide resources or facilities for members with additional needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any member of the District experiencing financial hardship is eligible to apply for funding to support a specific activity or event. This grant is available to any person or family with low income.
Given the sensitivity of the circumstances and the aim to be as inclusive as possible it is not necessary for an applicant to provide proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Funding will vary depending upon the nature of the activity, event or support, up to a maximum of
\u00a3100 per applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The international fund is a discretionary fund available to provide support for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Any member of the District who is representing the District as part of an organised international
activity or event, excluding World Scout Jamboree (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, 10% of the event cost up to a maximum of \u00a3100<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Development Fund is a discretionary fund available to support groups engaged in specific
activities or events intended to increase membership. Examples of use of funding include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Any group running a specific recruitment activity or event. An application to access funding can be Up to \u00a3100 per group in each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jamboree fund is available to support youth members who have been successful in being selected Selection as a youth participant through the County WSJ contingent selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grant funding is, typically, up to one third of the cost of the Jamboree. Grant funds are allocated For more information on any of the above grants please email grants@wyrescouts.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction To help achieve our vision the District Executive Committee offers local grant funding. Groups, sections or individuals may apply for grant funding in the following categories. The capacity of the District to provide funds will vary from year to year, so a support grant should not be assumed until formal confirmation is given. Scouting… <\/p>\n
made here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
World Scout Jamboree Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
to represent the District at the World Scout Jamboree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
for
up to three youth members at each WSJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMore Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n