Subscriptions

Subscription fees are currently £144 for the year, per Beaver, Cub or Scout.

This is paid via 12 equal payments of £12, every month of the year.

How do I pay?

Please arrange a separate £12 monthly payment for each young person using the following details:

Bank: HSBC
Account Name: First Finchampstead Scout Group
Account Number: 61742191
Sort Code: 40 47 09
Reference: “SB” followed by first 5 letters of young persons surname & first 3 letters of first name
For example, John Smith would be – “SBSMITHJOH”. Kate Harrison would be – “SBHARRIKAT”.

Please consider completing an online Gift Aid form, as it significantly increases the Group’s income.

Financial Enablement

If you have difficulty paying for your child’s membership of the Group, please contact the Treasurer treasurer@1finch.org.uk.

What am I paying for?

Subs (Subscriptions) is the term Scouts use for the membership fee which we require to finance the running of the Scout Group.

A portion of the Subscription is used by 1st Finchampstead Scout Group and the remainder funds National and District Scouting Resources and Activities, and covers your membership to the Scout Association.

• 31% UK Scouts Membership Fee
  • A national fee is paid by each member to support UK-wide Scouting.
• 15% Country / District Contribution
  • Your local County or District also receives a portion of this fee to support their local infrastructure.
• 54% Local Group Subscription
  • This is the fee you pay 1st Finchampstead Scout group, which covers the cost of meeting places and other day-to-day activities.

The subscription fee will be reviewed annually by the Group Trustee Board to ensure the Group remains financially viable.

Events

The Group’s preferred method of payment for events is by Direct Debit via Online Scout Manager. The first time you are invited to pay for an Event you will be asked to use or create an account with GoCardless and and then add your bank details for Direct Debit.

All payments will be requested from your nominated payment source automatically. You’ll always receive an email before the payment is taken and you’ll be able to cancel the payment as long as it hasn’t been initiated. You are still covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

Bank Transfers

Payment may be made by bank transfer for events. The payment reference must be updated for each event, so the payment can be clearly identified. Please ensure your Section Leader is aware you have paid by Bank Transfer.

Cheques and Cash

We no longer accept cheques or cash.

Queries

If you have any queries about payments, please contact the Treasurer treasurer@1finch.org.uk.