County Grants

Girlguiding Cumbria South

Grants for Members

Grants Available to Members

 

The following grants are available to members in Cumbria South to help our members take part in Girlguiding activities.

For further information on the following grants and bursaries, please contact countycomm@girlguidingcumbriasouth.org.uk.

How to Apply

International Bursaries

  • GOLD Trips – 15% – Up to a maximum of £300
  • Region International Trips – Adults at discretion of Exec and Young Members 10% – Up to a maximum of £200
  • County Trips – Adults 20%, up to a maximum of £400, Girls 10% – up to a Maximum of £200.

Mileage Allowance

Mileage Allowance 40p per mile. To make a claim, please complete and return the Expenses Claim Form

Uniform Grants

Initial grant for one claim to a maximum of £35 with an extra £15 after 5 years. The Uniform Grant is for Leaders and Leaders in training. Commissioners would be entitled to claim another grant on their appointment. Grants must be spent on Uniform not Members wear etc. Grants are not available for Unit helpers or Senior Section, these could be purchased by the unit.

Baden Powell Adventure

County will award a grant of 50% of the cost of the challenge weekend up to a maximum of £50. Girls need to write an application letter to the treasurer outlining what they gained from doing their award and what they enjoyed about their challenge weekend.

Arts Award

Grants are available from county towards the cost of moderation for all levels of the Arts Award. Please contact our Arts and Media adviser for more information artsandmedia@girlguidingcumbriasouth.org.uk.

Volunteer for us

Could you give your time to make an impact on the lives of girls and young women across South Cumbria?