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Resources: District Co-ordinator

Hands In project wanted to reclaim the pen and paper and use them to help link us all together. So it was decided that individual members, groups and districts would be encouraged to submit stories, poems and pictures as part of a chain letter. A selection of these submissions have been presented in this booklet to be shared with all members. See eletronic version attached. 

Hard copies are available from Folk Office please email info@woodcraft.org.uk.  

We've launched #DreamBigAtHome!

Our new lockdown website has hundreds of activities and games to do at home, weekly challenges to try and a regular programme of live workshops and events online, as well as information on how our groups can operate during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Visit www.DreamBigAtHome.uk

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Woodcraft Folk's impact

Experience of group night activities, camps, projects and commitees has a really positive impact on children and young people in Woodcraft Folk. 

Below you can download a summary of what young people told Cadence, our external evaluators, about the impact youth participation in Woodcraft Folk has had on them. The survey was conducted amongst young people who have experienced either activities run at a local or camp level supported by TREE resources, or activities run by the TREE team themselves:

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Our Favourite Things!

These packs have been put together from current Woodcraft Folk members suggestions of their favourite activities. Whether you’re a current member looking to continue the fun through the school holidays or live a long way from a group and want to make your own activities, this pack is full of ideas. Open it up and start exploring! 

#EverybodyWelcome for #FunAndFriendship

Woodcraft Folk is a place where everybody is welcome. We have lots of fun and develop life-long friendships. That's the message behind our campaign to support groups of all ages to grow their membership.

If you're looking for a group to join, head here to find out more about our groups in general, or take a look at our map to find the groups nearest to you. 

Using Zoom Safely

Below is some very useful guidance around using Zoom safely for online meetings with our groups. If anyone has any further questions or concerns please get in touch debs@woodcraft.org.uk 

Trade Union Affiliation Advice to Members

This advice is aimed mostly at Woodcraft members who are Trade Union members but who don't usually attend their branch, or those who have never put an affiliation motion forward.

Membership Badge Template

Blank template to be used for our annual membership badge competition. To find out details of this years competition contact Folk Office at info@woodcraft.org.uk. 

Local safeguarding plans

Below are examples of District safeguarding plans. All Districts are required to create their own safeguarding plan - you can download the template for your District safeguarding plan below. Contact Debs McCahon if you need support to develop your safeguarding plan.

Websites for Groups Policy

Below is a document detailing requirements for Woodcraft Folk group or district websites, including guidance on how to set one up. If you have any queries about this document, please contact the Woodcraft Folk office. 

Don't forget that all Woodcraft Folk groups can now create their own page on this website. Visit the group pages guidance for information. 

Ideas for involving young people in committees

These ideas were put together for Woodcraft Folk Outdoor Centres who want to get more under 18s involved in their centre committees, but they apply to other committees too.