The subscriptions paid by our members cover less than half of our annual running costs, therefore, every year, we need to raise a significant amount of money to meet the shortfall.

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We have recently joined an internet-based fund raising scheme which has two aspects one called EASYFUNDRAISING  and the other called EASYSEARCH

Click the links for more information

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A weekly raffle, known as "The Irby Club Draw" began in 1999 and has been run for over 10 years by 3 of our supporters. It has brought in a steady income which has covered our transport costs, but has now come to an end. You can click here for more details about the draw. The demise of the draw will leave a large hole in our income which will be difficult to fill.

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We also run a "100 Club" - click here for more information and to find out how to join.

Click month to see previous winners:  Feb11 Mar11 Apr11 May11 Jun11 Jul11 Aug11 Sep11 Oct11 Nov11 Dec11 Jan12

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The executive Committee's main fund=raising efforts are focussed on:

 Scouts Christmas Post      Christmas and Spring Fairs      Jumble Sales

Click the links for more information

 

We do struggle to cope with these events even with some parental help, so we really do need more parents to get involved.

Please don't wait to be asked, just come along and offer your services not only for the particular events mentioned above but also for the general running of the Group.

In addition to fund-raising, there are plenty of jobs needing to be done on a regular basis, particularly to maintain the huts and the grounds in good condition.

If you would like to get involved and help the Group which of course means helping the boys and girls get the most benefit out of the Scout Movement, then go to the links page and contact Akela.