The unit bank
accounts
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Apart from cash required for day-to-day
purposes, unit funds must be kept in a bank or building society
account.
All accounts must be in the name of the unit,
for example, 1st Brownsea Guide Unit. Most banks now have
'Treasurer's' or similar accounts for charities, on which no
charges are levied.
Cheques and withdrawals must have two
signatures from people who are not related. It is usually more
convenient to have three authorised signatories, any two of whom
may sign cheques or withdrawal forms. Examples of who may be a
signatory include the unit Leader, a member of the Leadership Team,
District Commissioner, Treasurer and parent.
The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest offer
favourable terms to Girlguiding UK groups. See
Finance and insurance for more details.
Page last updated: 1/13/2012