Jump to main content of page;For information call us on: 0845 300 1818

;

The Scout Association
For information call us on: 0845 300 1818
   Email: info.centre@scout.org.uk

ScoutBase UK
The Library - Policy Organisation and Rules

 

POR: Chapter 5: The Scout County

Rule 5.58: Betting, Gaming and Lotteries

  1. If a County considers raising funds by means governed by the provisions of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 and the Gaming Act 1968 or any legislation replacing these Acts, the proposed activity must have the approval of the County Executive Committee.

  1. Regard must be paid to the views of parents and to local public opinion. Activities affected by this legislation include raffles, whist drives and similar methods of fund raising involving participation on payment of stakes.

  1. The promoter of any fund raising activity governed by the Acts should be a member of the County Executive Committee.

  1. Counties adjacent to the County engaging in fund raising should be informed of the proposed activity and care must be taken to contain the activity within as close an area to that in which the County operates as practical.

  1. Any advertising material used must conform with the requirements of the Acts and must not contain any matter which is not in strict conformity with the standards of the Movement.

  1. If the County is a registered charity, the fact that it is a registered charity must be stated in any advertising material.

 
Join Now;Aged 6-26?;Programme Planning? Now it's child's play;National Centres;Winter Camp;The Cub Scout;Ways to help.

Scouting News

More Scouting news...

;;;;;ScoutBase UK - resources and support for volunteers.