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Provided that a Group raises a proportion of its own funds, it may accept financial assistance in the form of grant aid or loans.

Application for grants or loans from Local Authorities must be approved by the District Chairman and the County Commissioner before submission.

Applications for grants or loans from Headquarters must have the approval of the District Chairman and the County Commissioner.

Applications for grants or loans from sources other than those referred to above must have the approval of the District Chairman and of the County Commissioner if the latter so directs.