Dear All,
From the September term, our subscription fees will increase by £10 per term from £55 to £65. You will see this in the requests for payment sent out in mid July.
This is our first increase since 2020 (with the exception of our Squirrels section opened since then).
Over that time period, as we all know, many prices have increased substantially. We have tried our best to absorb higher costs of equipment, property rental, fuel and so on. However, we are no longer able to absorb these increases without passing them on.
Going forward, we will review our subscription fees annually, with the view to making small more frequent changes when required and present at the AGM our plans for any changes – together with a rationale. Our 2024 AGM will take place on Monday 19th May from 8pm at Scout Park.
We recognise that this is not welcome news, but hope that you understand our reasons for doing so. If the financial commitment of your child or children being involved in the Scouting movement is difficult, please consider our hardship policy here: 9thmuswellhill.org.uk/about/hardship-fund.
Yours in Scouting,
David Turnbull
Group Treasurer
9th Muswell Hill
Simon Oliver
Group Chair
9th Muswell Hill
