Activities funding opportunities
Funding is available from a number of sources to support Scouting activities. If you are aware of any further opportunities for activities funding that you'd like promoted then please contact the Activities Office (activities@scout.org.uk) with details.
Funding from Gilwell
- County Assessors
Assessor funding supports County Activity Assessors in gaining the qualifications and attending the technical update workshops that they require to hold their Assessor posts.
- Activity permits
Permit funding supports members in attending assessments to gain adventurous activity permits.
- Assessor workshops - Technical Advisers
Technical Adviser funding is available towards the professional fees for use of Technical Advisers when running Activity Assessor Workshops.
- DofE training
DofE training funding supports adult members in attending DofE training courses.
- Further funding
If none of the activities-specific funding is relevant to you, you can find details of all other Headquarters funding available.
External Funding
- Caving
British Caving Association (BCA) funding is available to support voluntary youth workers (including Scout leaders) through the BCA Local Cave and Mine Leadership Award.