Grants
Before Compass Freeze (until 6 November)
- As of 30 September no grant applications can be submitted.
During Compass Freeze (from 7 November)
- No Grant applications can be submitted.
- The Grants team will continue to provide information to volunteers and process in-flight applications.
From Go-Live (From 21 November for Early Adopters and from 28 November for everyone else)
- Grant applications must be submitted through the new digital system.
Awards
Before Compass Freeze (until 6 November)
As of 30 September no Good Service Awards can be submitted.
The following processes will remain available from 1 October:
Information on the fast-track process will remain on the website. Volunteers must contact the Awards team (awards@scouts.org.uk) to arrange this.
- The Awards Team will be able to issue fast-track awards in extenuating circumstances between 30 September and Go-Live.
- Fast-track awards will be recorded on Compass by the Awards team until 6 November.
During Compass Freeze (from 7 November)
- No Good Service Awards can be submitted.
- Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry award nominations continue to follow current process.
From Go-Live (From 21 November for Early Adopters and from 28 November for everyone else)
- Volunteers will be able to nominate members for Good Service Awards through the new digital system.
- Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry award nominations continue to follow current process.
- The Awards Team will record any fast-track awards issued while Compass is offline on the volunteer’s record.
For Wood Badges please read the learning interim arrangements to find out more
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