Policies

1st Holgate Scouts – Policies

Welcome to the 1st Holgate Scouts policy page. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all our young people and adult volunteers. These policies are in place to ensure we operate to the highest standards and in accordance with The Scout Association’s guidelines.

Our Commitment:

• Safety: The safety and wellbeing of our young people is our paramount concern.
• Inclusivity: We welcome everyone regardless of background, ability, or belief.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in our operations.
• Respect: We foster a culture of mutual respect and understanding.

The Scout Association Policies:

We adhere to the policies and rules set out by The Scout Association. You can find more information on their official website:

• The Scout Association Policies can be viewed here.

In addition to the Scout Association Policies, 1st Holgate Scout Group sets several additional key policies:

Below are links to our key policies. Please take the time to read and understand them.

• Financial Access to Scouting:
  • As a group we want to ensure that financial hardship does not block a child’s access to participating in scouting. This policy outlines 1st Holgate Scout Group’s processes for allocating financial support for members to enable them to access Scouting opportunities.
  • Our financial access to scouting policy can be viewed here.

• Events Cancellation Policy:
  • This policy outlines 1st Holgate Scout Group’s financial processes around the cancellation of events.
  • Our events cancellation policy can be viewed here.

• Constitution Policy:
  • Our constitution policy outlines our purpose, operations and rules.
  • The Constitution Policy can be viewed here.

• Membership Policy:
  • This policy outlines 1st Holgate Scout Group’s processes for managing membership including place allocation, attendance and subscription arrears.
  • The Membership Policy can be viewed here.

Policy Review:

These policies are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Any changes will be communicated to members and published on this page.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our policies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

• info@1stholgatescoutgroup.org.uk

We are committed to ensuring that 1st Holgate Scouts is a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.