1st Sharnford Scout Group

What do we charge at 1st sharnford scout group?

Monthly Subs - £15.00

Investiture Fee - £7.50

At Sharnford Scout Group we charge £15 per month to run scouting in sharnford this covers a varied amount of different costs as outlined below. we ask for this to be paid monthly at £15 on the 1st of each month in the group bank account

** Please note this price is due to increase from 01/09/2025, Increase £TBC**

Investiture Fee - £7.50

We charge a one time fee of £7.50 for the investiture ceremony this covers the cost of The Neckerchief & Core Badges/Certificate. ideally the Necker and badges are then reused between sections.

A new Necker can be purchased at any point for a cost of £5.00

Core Badges Including the world badge, County/District Badge and Group Name tape can be purchased as a replacement set at any point for £2.50

Camps & Trips - £TBC

Investiture Fee - £7.50

Camps & Trips - £TBC

Overnight camps and trips away are not covered by subs. these have a lot of additional expenses to them.

The cost of these varies dependent on expenses but letters are sent out in plenty of time

Any leftover funds will always be refunded back after the camp/event

What does the membership fee cover

Meeting Place Hire

Storage Unit Hire

Meeting Place Hire

Badges & Awards

Meeting Place Hire

Activity Expenses

Meeting Place Hire

Activity Expenses

HQ / District / County Annual Capitation

Group Expenses

HQ / District / County Annual Capitation

Insurance

HQ / District / County Annual Capitation

Equipment Repairs

HQ / District / County Annual Capitation

Equipment Repairs

Equipment Purchases

Other costs As Needed

Equipment Purchases

Equipment Transport

Other costs As Needed

Equipment Purchases

OSM Fees

Other costs As Needed