Fundraising
Through-out the Group’s existence our Executive Committee has overseen a large and diverse number of fundraising activities. The following list, which hopefully as we reflect on the past will prove inspirational for the future, is not exhausative. If you know of anything more or have an idea to try please contact us.
Shows and Concerts 1947 – 1961
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Bag packing at local supermarkets 2010 – present (last undertaken Christmas 2016)
Bob-A-Job Week (later known as Scout Job Week) 1949 – 1992
Scout Job Week, also known as Bob-A-Job Week was launched nationally as a fundraiser in 1949. The scheme, which ran for just over 40 years, saw our Cub and Scout members offer to complete tasks such as gardening, shopping, dog walking and shoe polishing in exchange for a payment, known colloquially as a ‘Bob’ ; that is 1/- (shilling) or 5p (pence).
Sponsored events 1990 – present
Local Karate Club Instructor Alan Chaston ran the 1998 London Marathon as a joint fundraiser for a Multiple Sclerosis charity and our Scout Group.
In 2010 Chris Ward raised more than £3k towards the construction costs of our Explorer meeting place; the Alan Ward Annexe.
Car boot sales (parking, set-up, selling & admin) 2010 – present
Car boot sales (catering and vending) 2010 – present
Vehicle parking for the Northaw Point-To-Point 2010 – 2017
Management of parking for more than 3000 cars used to attend the annual May Bank Holiday Point to Point races.
Carol singing 2015 – present
Christmas postal service 1982 – 2003
Collectable ‘souvenier’ sales mid 1980’s
In the mid 1980’s seventy five limited edition Lledo View Vans, bearing pictures of the Cuffley Scout HQ, were sold as collectable souveniers.
Jumble sales 1969 – present
At a recent sale we celebrated 50 years of raising money and providing a recycling service to the local community.
Since the late 1960’s members of the Scout Group’s Executive Committee and other volunteers have worked tirelessly to accept, check and sell-on donations of clothes, books, games, toys and all kinds of household objects.
Over the years whilst our approach to recycling and selling has remained consistent we have observed several changes in things people consider buying. In the early years the many buyers focussed on the acquisition of clothes and basic household items ‘to make ends meet’. More recently, with the establishment of bargain hunting TV shows and selling channels such as Ebay, Gum Tree and Car Boot sales, finding and purchasing sought-after toys, games, books, bric-a-brac and antiques to sell-on has become highly popular.
Northaw and Cuffley Village Day 2016 – present
Quiz nights 2012 – present
Tamashas (summer events with floats and stalls) 1960’s – 1980’s
Treasure hunt by car (X Marks The Spot) 2009 – present
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