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The Gimmie 5 Challenge - Help protect the planet

World Friendship Appeal

Microlighting Offer to Explorer/Network Scout Units

Community Trees Fund

HBOS Foundation

Christmas Post for Scouts

New Hanson Environment Fund

Fundraising Road Show

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After the tremendous success of last year's event, The Gimmie 5 Challenge will be running again from the 18-26th March 2006. The event raises money for The Scout Association and WWF, the global conservation organisation, and Groups can also keep 25% of the money they raise. For more information go to www.gimmie5.org.uk or call 0845 300 1818* (*local rates apply)

This appeal has been launched to help Scouts from around the world attend the Centenary World Scout Jamboree in 2007 and will be running throughout 2006. Can you make a special act of friendship and help young people experience this life-changing event? Log onto www.scouts.org.uk/friendshipappeal for more information and to donate.

The British Microlight Aircraft Assoc. have agreed to offer up to 30 free memberships of the BMAA to interested Explorer/Network Scout Units that wish to try their hand at the sport of microlighting for the year 2006. These memberships are for your whole UNIT. Applications for these places should be sent to

Memberships
The BMAA
The Bullring
Deddington
Oxon OX15 OTT

Please state in letter that you are applying for one of the 30 free memberships offered by John Moore on behalf of the BMAA.

The Tree Council has funds available to assist community groups proposing to undertake tree planting projects in 2006. Closing date for applications is 31st May 2006. For application form and more details go to www.treecouncil.org.uk

HBOS have funds available for 'developing and improving local communities'. The regional scheme supports a diverse range of projects and operates across the whole of the UK. They have earmarked £20m over a five year period for the foundation. Groups wishing to apply are advised to ask for 'what you need to do the job'. For further information call the helpline on 0845 673 2005. Trustees need to know how the donation will be spent, how many people will benefit.

If you are interested in taking part in Christmas Post next year look at FS190002 Christmas Post for Scouts or for other ideas go to http://www.devoted.to/scoutandguidestamps

Hanson set up its environement fund in 1997 using landfill tax credits . It is offering small grant scheme from between £250-£5000 for community amenities. Applicants do not need to be enrolled with Entrust. For more information go to www.hansonenvfund.org.

Fundraising Department will be running a number of roadshows. Outside speakers invited from HMRC, Landfill Tax and 'Awards for all'. These will be free seminars so please book early. First session to take place in Bristol on Satuday 8th April 2006. For more details contact carmen.attard@scout.org.uk

If you have any information you can pass on to your fellow scouts please let me know by emailing me at carmen.attard@scout.org.uk