Fundraising
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The Giving Machine |
Why do we need to raise funds?
- To benefit good causes locally or around the world, and share a real sense of achievement from helping others.
- Supplement membership subscriptions to help provide extra activities for our young members.
- Pay for everyday running costs (heating, lighting, rates, council tax, etc).
- Pay for maintenance of hall, facilities, minibus, equipment and grounds.
- Special campaigns.
How do we raise money and what can you do to help?
- Hall Hire – at competitive rates : £10 per hour one-off rental (e.g. for Birthday Party), with significant discounts for regular users!
Do you know anyone or group that need a venue to meet regularly or occasionally? - Community Fundraising – Bedding Plant Sales, Barrow Market Stall bric-a-brac, Bag packing at local supermarket
- Social events sometimes raise funds as spin off from main activity – tombola/raffle/cloakroom tickets, quiz, BBQ, treasure hunt etc.
- Donations (often with gift aid) – see the Online Donation page, or donate by cash or cheque to “17th Barrow (St Perran’s) Scout Group”
- Free credit card donations from online purchases using schemes like The Giving Machine
- Sponsored events – swim/walk/cycle (e.g. C2B and Tour-de-Furness)
- Purchasing replacement print cartridges from Cartridgepeople (For group to get comission, click on link or banner below to open in new tab, and then use the “Buy Now – Click Here” pink button and finally make sure complete your order in the same session)
- Recycling – a source of income in the past, but currently suspended until the value of aluminium increases, and find a new organisation prepared to pay for Genuine/Brand Printer Cartridges
- Grant applications.
