1st Moor Allerton Scout Group charity
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:41 am
Hi all,
Well, I thought I would let you all know about the charity I am going to try to raise funds for, by gaining signed photo's /memorabilia. How many of you knew that the Cub Scouts was a charity?
Anyway, each Scout group has its own charity number, as it needs to maintain its own scout hut, and purchase equipment etc (unless that particular Scout group comes under a church). As a charity, they rely upon donations from the public, as well as fund raising days.
As you may know, the Cub Scouts gives children the chance to learn new skills, and also to try many different activities such as exploring, camping, canoeing, and swimming. If they are successful in their new skill or activity, they then receive a badge, which they can wear with pride on their uniform.
If the Cub Scouts were not there, then most of these children would never get the chance to try these new experiences.
I know that on the big list of charities, mine is nowhere near the top, as I donate to the Cancer charities on the street. However, as this one is very close to my heart (My son goes to the Cub Scouts I am raising for, and I used to be a Cub Scout, a long long time ago) it was a natural choice to help them.
I will be posting the successes in the feedback section, which we have had a couple so far,and also will update on here how we actually do when we go to auction (depending on what we actually get will determine where we will hold the auction. Once again, when the location is known, I will update here, so anyone wishing to can participate).
If anyone wishes to donate, either by providing signed memorabilia/photos, or money, please contact me through PM for the address. The registered charity number is 508994.
Many thanks for reading about my chosen charity, and best wishes.
Stuart
Well, I thought I would let you all know about the charity I am going to try to raise funds for, by gaining signed photo's /memorabilia. How many of you knew that the Cub Scouts was a charity?
Anyway, each Scout group has its own charity number, as it needs to maintain its own scout hut, and purchase equipment etc (unless that particular Scout group comes under a church). As a charity, they rely upon donations from the public, as well as fund raising days.
As you may know, the Cub Scouts gives children the chance to learn new skills, and also to try many different activities such as exploring, camping, canoeing, and swimming. If they are successful in their new skill or activity, they then receive a badge, which they can wear with pride on their uniform.
If the Cub Scouts were not there, then most of these children would never get the chance to try these new experiences.
I know that on the big list of charities, mine is nowhere near the top, as I donate to the Cancer charities on the street. However, as this one is very close to my heart (My son goes to the Cub Scouts I am raising for, and I used to be a Cub Scout, a long long time ago) it was a natural choice to help them.
I will be posting the successes in the feedback section, which we have had a couple so far,and also will update on here how we actually do when we go to auction (depending on what we actually get will determine where we will hold the auction. Once again, when the location is known, I will update here, so anyone wishing to can participate).
If anyone wishes to donate, either by providing signed memorabilia/photos, or money, please contact me through PM for the address. The registered charity number is 508994.
Many thanks for reading about my chosen charity, and best wishes.
Stuart
