Operations

The Corporate Services Department continued to support the effective running of the organisation. The department, in conjunction with other departments, progressed work towards achieving compliance with the Charities Regulation Authority Code. Improvements to the Membership Management System were implemented and examination of options for an alternative member management system was commenced. Continued administration and project management support was provided to all Scouting Ireland National Activities and the European Jamboree.

Training bookings, training administration and support was continued and adapted in preparation for the temporary move to online training during the COVID-19 restrictions. The department managed all procedures and tools to process adult applications, Garda Vetting, annual membership fee collection and ensured all other elements of the membership management and reporting were in place.

The team managed procedures to ensure issuing of adult awards was undertaken accurately and groups were supported with all insurance queries. Despite the unfolding COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, the department continued to provide travel insurance support and procurement for groups. Management of the annual National Fundraiser the ‘12 Days of Christmas Draw 2019’ project from license application to the completion of the draw was completed successfully.