Funding2025-05-29T15:51:20+01:00

Making Scouting Happen

We know it can be difficult sometimes to cover costs. That’s why we’ve outlined funding available from Scouts Scotland, Scouts UK and other funders that can help. Be sure to speak your district or region to see what support they can offer, and there’s always the opportunity to do fundraising activities with your group.

Scouts Scotland Grants

The Development Grant Committee have recently reviewed the guidance for awarding of Small Grants, these are the grants awarded to support our adult volunteers to attend courses and gain permits. The committee wants to ensure that we can support as many volunteers as possible and have decided to limit each volunteer to two applications in any financial year, the maximum award will remain at 1/3 of the course fees up to a maximum of £200. The changes are in place from November 2024.

Additional Support Needs Grant2024-03-22T14:22:12+00:00

We can support members with additional needs to access Scouting or to take part in specific activities. We can help fund specialist equipment, training for volunteers, or to allow a carer or other support to attend an activity to support a young person.  We are able to support members with additional needs to access Scouting. Major adaptations to buildings or building repairs cannot be considered under this fund. You can apply for any amount up to a maximum of £2,500.​

  • Complete the application form –(The Group/District/Region bank details must be entered for this application)  a committee member will contact you to discuss the application.
New Section Start-Up Support2026-01-07T15:05:59+00:00

We want to help you grow Scouting locally, so we'll provide up to £400 in financial support towards specific start-up costs like hall hire or membership fees. We will ask you to tell us what the funds will be used for – hall hire, specific equipment etc. We cannot offer this support to Sections that have restarted less than three years after closure. You must apply within 6 months of the section start date recorded on the membership system. ​

  • Complete the application form – (The Group/District bank details must be entered for this application) a member of the Scouting Operations Team will contact you when the application has been approved.
Standard Development Grants2024-03-22T14:19:16+00:00

We support Scout Groups, Districts, Regions and national projects with recruitment, inclusivity, community impact projects and wider programme development including the purchase of related equipment.​

We cannot support any international projects outside of the UK or Common Travel Area. Major adaptations or repairs to buildings cannot be considered under this fund.​

For any application on behalf of an Explorer Unit or Scout Network, the supporter of the application must be either the District Lead Volunteer, 14-24 Team Leader or District Chair, the application should be made in the name of the district.  Applications that support members in disadvantaged settings are especially welcome.​

  • Complete the application form – (The Group/District/Region bank details must be entered for this application).  You will be contacted by a committee member to discuss your application.
Adventurous Activity Training, Skills Training, and Permits2024-09-25T09:20:50+01:00

We can provide up to 1/3 of the course costs up to a maximum grant of £200 towards training in Scout skills, a Scout permit, an external qualification, permit assessment, or the assessment of an external qualification where it benefits young people.  You can only apply for funding for enhanced first aid courses (including BASP) where it is a pre-requisite for a Permit related external qualification or becoming a First Response Trainer, this must be detailed in the application.   ​

Applications for funding must be submitted at least 14 days before the course starts. If your application is submitted at short notice, you may not be guaranteed for approval before attending the course. ​

You’ll need to be able to provide details of your course, including costs, provider, location, title, and dates, as well as the purpose of the course. Attach the invoice/booking email. 

Scouts Scotland Grants Programme Guidance Notes

If at any point you are unsure or need some help, just get in touch – we’re here to help you get what you need. Just drop us a line at hello@scouts.scot and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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