Title: Buddies Clubs & Services
Author: Nicola Stewart
Last saved by: Deborah Cree
Company: Buddies Club/Playscheme

Buddies Clubs and Services

Cash & Personal Property

1. Gratuities and gifts
We often receive thank-you cards, chocolates, biscuits etc. as gratitude from parents/carers to staff.  We always send thank-you notes. Financial donations are not only acknowledged personally, but are paid into our bank and itemised in our accounts under donations.

2. Staff money and effects
Staff valuables can be stored/locked in lockers in the staff room.
The insurance policy gives normal cover for any cash in main office.
Petty cash and fees are kept in the office safe. Only two designated staff have the combination for access to safe.
The main check book is held by the Chief executive and it requires two signatures by board members or two designated staff for all transitions.
A locked safe is allocated in the main office.

3. Young People/Adults money and belongings

Children/Adults are not encouraged to bring cash or valuables to Buddies Clubs. Staff will check with parent/carer if a child/Adult attends Nursery/main services/Outreach with anything of value. If they do so it will be returned with them unless stating/labelled for Buddies.

Children/Adults have their own peg to store their belongings and staff make every effort to ensure belonging are returned at the end of each day.

Parents are encouraged to bring a spare set of clothing if their child/adult requires changing throughout the session.

Buddies Clubs and Services                                                Last Updated July 2026