The Enterprise Fund The badge will be awarded to groups of Scouts for demonstrating a Mind for Business by creating a successful Scouting enterprise. Examples may include:
The fund will provide up to £250 per project to get things started. Young people are expected to double the initial investment either in money or in 'social capital', meaning the value to the local community. Who gets the money? The fund's trustees, formed by volunteers from both Scout Districts will judge each project on its merits. In deciding to support an application the trustees will consider:
There is no limit to the number of applications a scout troop may make to the fund, though young people may only take part in a project once during their scouting career. Each year, trustees of the fund will award an additional £100 prize to the project which is deemed to be the best example of enterprise in action. | How it Works 1. Plan an enterprise activity with a group of scouts from your troop. 2. Discuss the idea with your Scout Leader. 3. Make a first, quick application to the fund. 4. Fund Trustees will ask you to plan your idea in more detail and then make a pitch in 'The Den' for up to £250. The trustees will provide some help and advice as you prepare your idea. 5. If your team are successful you'll leave the Den with a cheque for up to £250 to begin your project. 6. Your Scout leader will be asked to look after your project and help you spend the funds, keeping the receipts. 7. The trustees of the fund will ask you to report back on your project within 12 months and explain how it went. More Information |  |
