Group Management SCOUT GROUP MANAGEMENT The Scout Group is led by a Group Lead Volunteer with the support of the Group Trustee Board. This Board consists of the Group Chair and Treasurer, along with other Trustees. Section Leaders and parent representatives are also invited to meetings. The Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the appointment and is responsible for: • the maintenance of Group property;• the raising of funds and the administration of Group finance;• the insurance of persons, property and equipment;• Group public occasions;• assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support;• appointing any sub-Committees that may be required;• appointing Group Administrators and Advisers other than those who are elected. FINANCING THE GROUP The Group is financed in two ways : Membership Fees: This is currently £13 per month and is collected by Direct Debit via Online Scout Manager (OSM) * All Parents/Carers – Please ensure you have signed up to Gift Aid via our Online system (OSM) which a link would have been sent to you by e-mail. This is one way to help if not done so already, and we can claim historically back several years too, and all absolutely free for you! Fund Raising: The role of the Supporters Committee is to organise events that: Raise funds to maintain the Scout HQ & purchase new equipment Help promote a “Group” spirit within all sections, parents & the local community At present we do not have a Supporters Committee so if you can spare a little bit of time – perhaps a couple of hours one evening a month or a few extra hours to help at an event – please make yourselves known to the Chair or a Leader. The money received covers: – Annual fees to District, County and National bodies for insurance and leader training. Money is also required to cover the main bills of the hut such as rent, electricity, water, cleaning, maintenance of the grounds and insurance. However, for major repairs the group still has to look to fund raising and donations. The purchase and upkeep of camping/games equipment Badges and scarves Cost of running most meetings, including equipment GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADERS Group Group Lead Volunteer Kieran Burns Assistant Group Lead Volunteer James Blythin Scout Team Scout Team Lead Volunteer Jeff Nayler Scout Team Member Jonathan Hollamby Scout Team Member Ali Hollamby Scout Team Member Nigel Hadley Scout Team Member Andy Hollamby Scout Team Member Alfie Nayler Cub Team – Pioneer Cub Team Lead Volunteer Claire Rendell Cub Team Member Greame Clarkson Cub Team Member Position Vacant Cub Team Member Position Vacant Cub Team Member Nic Lapham Cub Team – Challenger Cub Team Lead Volunteer Nicky Harvey Cub Team Member Kelly Flight Cub Team Member Rachel Wickens Cub Team Member Position Vacant Cub Team Member Fiona Verrall Beaver Team – Jupiter Beaver Team Lead Volunteer Position Vacant Beaver Team Member Position Vacant Beaver Team Member Position Vacant Beaver Team – Saturn Beaver Team Lead Volunteer Carrie Emberley Beaver Team Member Position Vacant Beaver Team Member Sue Attwood Beaver Team Member Position Vacant Beaver Team Member Fiona Verral TRUSTEE BOARD Group Leader Volunteer Kieran Burns Chair Position Vacant Treasurer Gemma McMillan Group Administrator Louise Holborow Assistant Group Leader Volunteer James Blythin Social Events/Fundraising Position Vacant HQ Maintenance Co-ordinator Andy Wardley Quarter Master Alfie Nayler Team Lead Volunteers As above Parent Representatives: – Scouts Position Vacant – Cubs (Pioneer) Position Vacant – Cubs (Challenger) Position Vacant – Beavers (Jupiter) Position Vacant – Beavers (Saturn) Position Vacant As at Dec 2023 We have a number of vacancies we need to fill to ensure the successful running of the Group to support our Sections and Lead Teams. If you can spare any time at all to assist please contact us on contact@mardenscouts.org.uk Tweet