Jamboree & Expedition Fundraising - Alan Noake MBE
This presentation by Alan Noake MBE, County Community Impact & Visits Abroad Team Leader for Kent Scouts, offers a clear, motivating, and practical introduction to successfully fundraising for Scouting expeditions and international projects. Designed for young people, leaders, and volunteers, it breaks down the fundraising journey into simple, achievable steps while addressing common fears and misconceptions about asking for money.
The session begins by exploring the “fear of fundraising”, highlighting the worries many people share—from not knowing what to say to assuming grants alone will cover the costs. Alan reframes fundraising as “the gentle art of teaching people the joy of giving”, encouraging participants to see it not as begging, but as offering others the opportunity to support meaningful youth development.
A core theme is storytelling. Using the “Power of 3” approach—Benefit, Why, Outcome—the presentation shows how crafting a compelling narrative helps donors understand the impact of their support.
Practical content includes dozens of fundraising ideas, from traditional activities to modern online tools, as well as guidance on ethical standards, transparency about costs, and managing cancellations and refunds. Participants are encouraged to develop their own fundraising plans, evaluate ideas, track progress, and work collaboratively as a team.
The presentation also introduces the fundamentals of grant searching and writing, including shortlisting, understanding funder expectations, demonstrating impact, gathering data, and telling a convincing story. Additional sections cover the importance of Gift Aid, promoting efforts through media channels, and recommended reading for those wanting to deepen their knowledge.
Ultimately, Alan reinforces that there is no magic wand—successful fundraising requires early planning, creativity, persistence, and teamwork. But the rewards are worth it: enabling life‑changing experiences and inspiring others to support good causes.
FUNDRAISING PRESENTATION SLIDES (PDF version)
Please mention Charity Registration Number: 303471 when raising funds for Kent County Scout Council international projects.
