This document is a youth program resource and fundraising guide for the Beaver Scout section, produced by Scouting Ireland to support Pieta House. Due to COVID-19 restrictions cancelling the annual Darkness into Light walk, the 'Hike for Hope' initiative wa...
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This document is an educational program activity guide for Beaver Scouts participating in the Messengers of Peace initiative, produced by Scouting Ireland. The Messengers of Peace program is a global initiative aimed at promoting world peace through positiv...
This document is an informational guide about Beaver Scouts, designed specifically for parents of children aged six to eight. It was produced by Scouting Ireland to explain the structure, activities, and benefits of the youngest Scouting section. Beaver Sco...
This is a Scouting Ireland youth programme activity guide for the Beaver Scout section, outlining how to achieve the World Scout Environmental Badge and the Messengers of Peace award. It details how Beaver Scouts explore the natural world with characters fr...
This letter, written by Mike Randall, Project Manager for Events and Conferences, on February 25, 2020 (Ref: L11-2020), provides an information update on the upcoming JamBeag 2020 event. Targeted at Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts, the event is scheduled to ta...
This support letter was issued by Scouting Ireland on February 27, 2019, to all Group Leaders and group contacts. Its purpose is to assist local scouting leaders in addressing potential queries from parents following a letter from Tusla and a statement by M...
This promotional document is a parent-focused guide highlighting the benefits of transitioning from Beaver Scouts to Cub Scouts within Scouting Ireland. It targets parents of children aged 6 to 11, showcasing how participation builds confidence, social skil...
This resource guide from Scouting Ireland explains the requirements and educational goals for the "Messengers of Peace" award program. The program is tailored for Venture Scouts to foster personal development in both social and character SPICES developmenta...
This document is the official Chief Scout Award Application Form for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts within Scouting Ireland, dated March 6th, 2014. It is designed to register youth members for the award after challenges have been agreed upon between the parti...
This document is a program resource booklet outlining the requirements and activities for earning the Messengers of Peace Award, an international World Scouting initiative. Produced by Scouting Ireland under Chief Commissioner for Youth Programme David Shal...
This document is an update letter issued by the Safety Advisory Committee of Scouting Ireland in December 2018 to all Scouters regarding the first part of the Fire Safety Guidelines. It covers local fire safety legislation in both jurisdictions (Ireland and...
This document is a formal letter written by Ronan Collier, Chairperson of the Safety Advisory Committee, addressed to all Scouters within Scouting Ireland. Issued in January 2019, the letter introduces the second part of the updated Fire Safety Guidelines p...
This document is a safety notice issued by Scouting Ireland to address a recent increase in reported hot water and oil burns during activities. It is aimed at Scouters (adult leaders) who are planning day activities or overnight events. Specifically, it app...
This document is a comprehensive campsite risk assessment guide updated by Scouting Ireland on 2 May 2020. It applies to Scout Centre Managers, Wardens, Leaders, or any Scout in charge of a campsite. The policy outlines safety controls for various hazards,...
This document is a risk assessment and policy guideline for emergencies within Scouting Ireland, updated on May 4, 2020. It is produced by Scouting Ireland for Centre Managers, Scouters, Leaders, and Scout First Aid training personnel. The policy mandates t...
This document is a comprehensive Covid-19 Risk Assessment produced by Scouting Ireland to minimize infection risks for youth members, volunteers, staff, and contractors. Grounded in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (ROI) and the Management of...
This document represents the official Scouting Ireland Risk Assessment for Driving, establishing safety guidelines and control measures for transport activities. It was produced by Scouting Ireland to govern professional staff, Scouters, parent volunteers,...
This document is the Fire Safety Register and Guidelines for Scouting Ireland, prepared by consulting firm Eamon O’Boyle and Associates in January 2019. It is designed to help Scouters manage fire safety practices in premises used as Scout Dens or meeting p...
This document is a fire safety circular letter addressed to Scouters within Scouting Ireland, dated 3rd October 2018. It was produced to address safety concerns and complaints received in August 2017 by the Dublin Fire Brigade regarding overnight sleepovers...
This document is a formal letter update issued by the Scouting Ireland Safety Advisory Committee regarding Fire Safety Guidelines. Authored by Ronan Collier, Chairperson of the committee, and referenced as L35 2019, the letter is dated June 2019. It is addr...
This notice, issued by the Scouting Ireland Safety Advisor Committee in April 2020, is addressed to all Scouters regarding fire safety training. The document advises Scout Groups who are proactively obtaining Fire Warden Training from external suppliers to...
This document is a Charity Trustee Declaration form produced by the Charities Regulator for individuals applying for charity registration under Section 39 of the Charities Act 2009. The form must be completed, signed, and scanned as a PDF by each individual...
This document is a legally binding insurance contract outlining the "Scout Group Complete Directors & Officers Policy Wording," issued by Allianz Insurance plc for Scout Groups. Signed by Aidan Hanratty, the Director of Underwriting, the contract outlines t...
This document is the Corporate Safety Statement for Scouting Ireland, establishing how health and safety is managed across its workplaces and activities. Developed by Scouting Ireland, it applies to the National Office, campsites, facilities, and any consti...
This document, produced by the Scouting Ireland Transition Department in January 2021, is a comprehensive summary table showing the migration of functions from Scouting Ireland 'the Association' to Scouting Ireland 'the Company.' It details how previous ass...
This document is the Scout Group Charter published by Scouting Ireland clg in June 2020 to define the formal relationship, roles, and mutual commitments between the national organization and individual Scout Groups. The Charter must be renewed on an annual...
This document is the Youth Charter of Scouting Ireland, outlining the mutual commitments made between individual youth members, local Scout Groups, and the national organisation. Published by Scouting Ireland Services CLG in June 2020, it is designed for al...
This document is an organizational summary table outlining the structure and responsibilities of Scouting Ireland's new departments and core teams, dated August 2019. Produced by Scouting Ireland, it serves as a guide for volunteers and staff during an open...
This document is an FAQ appendix (L35A) to Scouting Ireland's Fire Safety Guidelines for Scout Dens and Meeting Places, produced by Scouting Ireland to clarify fire safety compliance for Scouters and Group Leaders. Key requirements include mandatory fire sa...
This document outlines the fire safety guidelines and systems required for all Scouting Ireland scout dens and meeting places. Prepared by Eamon O’Boyle and Associates for Scouting Ireland in October 2018, it aims to ensure all occupied buildings are consis...
This document is an open communication letter sent by the Governance Review Group (GRG) to the membership of Scouting Ireland in October 2018. It outlines the history of governance reform since 2014, when the group was established to ensure compliance with...
This document is a comprehensive governance and transition review report tracking the restructure of Scouting Ireland's national administration. It was produced by the Transition Sub Committee to evaluate proposed structural changes initially recommended by...
This document is a template for a Scout Group Concessions Policy, designed to be adapted by individual Scout Groups within Scouting Ireland. It outlines the core principles of Scouting in Ireland, emphasizing that it is a voluntary, uniformed, and non-forma...
This document is an educational resource pamphlet outlining the requirements and integration of the World Scout Environment Badge (WSEB) within Scouting Ireland. It is aimed at all youth sections, helping scouts connect with the natural world and complete m...
This document outlines Scouting Ireland's Crisis Management Procedure Guidelines, which were issued by the National Management Committee on September 24, 2011. The policy is designed for all Scouting members and staff to manage extraordinary events that fal...
This policy document, designated SID 37/05, was produced by the International Commissioner and team on behalf of Scouting Ireland. Its primary purpose is to outline a structured approach to long-term international scout partnerships in compliance with the M...
This document is a formal policy issued by Scouting Ireland, designated as reference SID 39C/10 and adopted on September 18, 2010. The policy outlines the regulations for handling, using, storing, retaining, and disposing of background check disclosures rec...
This document is Scouting Ireland's 'Policy on Closed and Inactive Groups' (SID 58/10), adopted on 8 May 2010. It establishes official procedures and administrative responsibilities for handling Scout Groups that decline in membership. It defines an 'Inacti...
This policy document, reference SID 59/10, outlines the rules and procedures for the "Grants for Scout Den Development" scheme within Scouting Ireland. Adopted on May 8, 2010, the policy was established following a National Council motion instructing the Na...
This policy document, titled 'SID 67-10 - Contracts Policy,' was adopted by Scouting Ireland on September 18, 2010. It establishes the mandatory rules and procedures governing all expenditure contracts at provincial and national levels. The policy is design...
This official policy document (Reference: SID 68/10), adopted by Scouting Ireland on September 18, 2010, regulates the reimbursement of allowable expenses incurred by employees and volunteers. Under these rules, claims must be pre-approved by the relevant b...
This document is the Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditure Policy (reference SID 70/10) produced by Scouting Ireland. It was originally adopted on September 18, 2010, and amended on November 27, 2010. The policy applies to all capital expenditures at Provinc...
This policy document, designated as SID 40/05 (Appendix 2 of the Code of Good Practice), establishes the mandatory child protection reporting procedures for Scouting Ireland. Produced by the national organization, it applies to all youth members, adult volu...
This Terms of Reference document, designated TOR-SUB14, defines the role and responsibilities of an Investigation Officer (IO) within Scouting Ireland. Originally issued in December 2019 and last amended in January 2020, the document guides individuals cond...
This document outlines the official Data Protection Policy (SI-DP01) of Scouting Ireland, approved on August 15, 2021, with an effective date of August 20, 2021, and a scheduled review date of August 20, 2022. Produced by the Information and Communications...
This document details the procedural steps required to resolve grievances and disputes within Scouting Ireland, applicable to adult volunteers and professional staff. Issued on July 16, 2021, by the Volunteer and Group Support Department (VGS), it is a comp...
This document establishes the official Disciplinary Policy of Scouting Ireland, applicable to all adult volunteer members and professional staff. Created by the Volunteer and Group Support Department, the policy was issued on July 16, 2021, with a next revi...
This document is the official Membership Policy of Scouting Ireland (reference BOD-MA-001), produced by the Volunteer & Group Support Department & Core Team. It defines how individuals join and maintain membership within a Scout Group, categorizing particip...
This document outlines the Terms of Reference (TOR-SUB13) for the Disciplinary Panel of Scouting Ireland. It was issued by the Board of Scouting Ireland for the governance of disciplinary matters concerning adult members. The panel consists of three individ...
This document outlines Scouting Ireland's formal procedure for the suspension without prejudice of adult members. Produced by Scouting Ireland for its Board of Directors, Delegated Officers, and general membership, it establishes guidelines for when immedia...
This document is the official Health Promotion Policy (SID-YP07) of Scouting Ireland, categorized under the Youth Programme. Originally issued on February 10, 2018, and last amended in February 2021, the policy establishes a holistic approach to health that...
This document establishes the Disputes Policy for Youth Members Under 18 (SID-CCD03) for Scouting Ireland, which was originally issued in November 2017 and last amended on January 11, 2020. Categorized under Complaints, Conflict, and Disciplinary, this poli...
This policy document (SID-AR02), issued on October 14, 2017, and last amended in October 2020, outlines rules for adults working with youth members in Scouting Ireland. It applies to all adults aged 18 or older participating in activities or meetings. It de...
This document defines the Terms of Reference (TOR-SUB04) for the Disputes Resolution and Appeals Panel (DRAP) Sub-committee of Scouting Ireland. Originally issued on July 8, 2017, and last amended on September 22, 2019, it outlines the group's responsibilit...
This document outlines the Terms of Reference for Scouting Ireland's Finance Support Team, catalogued under reference SID 101/13. Initially issued on June 16, 2013, and amended on June 11, 2016, the document defines the team's role in supporting Group, Coun...
This document details the Terms of Reference for the Provincial Management Support Group within Scouting Ireland, designated as SID 92/12. Originally issued on June 16, 2012, and last amended on May 14, 2016, its primary purpose is to coordinate and align s...
This document outlines the "Up and Running Phased Development" process for opening new Scout Groups in communities. Issued by the National Management Committee of Scouting Ireland, it serves as an aid for both Professional Staff (such as PSOs and GSFs) and...
This document establishes Scouting Ireland's Anti-Fraud Policy, issued as policy SID 139/16 on February 13, 2016, by the National Management Committee. The policy outlines the organization’s commitment to transparency and honesty, establishing a zero-tolera...
This document establishes the structure, roles, and rules for the Scouting Ireland Third Level Rover Clubs & Societies Network. Issued by the National Management Committee, it outlines responsibilities for various positions supporting clubs in higher educat...
This document provides official job descriptions and appointment details for key roles within Scouting Ireland's provincial structures. Issued by the National Management Committee, it outlines the duties, qualifications, and accountability of various provin...