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ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
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Chairman’s Report 2Chief Commissioner 4Inspiring Facts 6Inspiring Action 8Financial Summary 16Independent Auditors’ Statement 17Statement of Financial Activities 18Balance Sheet 19Legal and Administrative Information 20Membership Census 2010 22Supporters and Sponsors 24
Contents
inspiring success
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
1
Chairman’s Report 2Chief Commissioner 4Inspiring Facts 6Inspiring Action 8Financial Summary 16Independent Auditors’ Statement 17Statement of Financial Activities 18Balance Sheet 19Legal and Administrative Information 20Membership Census 2010 22Supporters and Sponsors 24
Contents
inspiring success
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
1
“This year youth membership rose by 1,125 (3.5%) to 32,961, the highest total since 2000.”
chairman’s report
Have you ever used the words above to describe
Scouting? Probably not. It is often said that
Scouting keeps its light under a bushel. Why?
Because we’re too modest about our success.
Inspiring! The very word conveys a feeling of positive
achievement, of encouragement to succeed, of positive
role models, and of doing things well. It also happens to
describe rather accurately how we do things and what
we achieve in Scouting.
I believe inspiration is at the heart of Scouting and that no-one
does it better – leaders inspiring young people to achieve their
best through adventurous activities and in turn those young
people inspiring others who see what they’ve achieved.
Take a look at some of the expressions on the faces of our young
people in the body of this review and try telling me that the
words ‘awe-inspiring, truly inspirational’ aren’t right for Scouting.
Think of a Cub Scout who has just descended his first abseil, a
Scout who’s just had a taste of white water rafting, or an Explorer
Scout who’s just returned from an Explorer Belt expedition to
Poland. These all show the effects of Scouting’s inspiration.
But even more importantly, consider our thousands and thousands
of young people who meet weekly for the ‘usual’ Scout activities
run by our many dedicated volunteers and then try tell me the
words ’awe-inspiring, truly inspirational‘ aren’t right for Scouting.
If we don’t use these words for Scouting we are doing a disservice to
the many thousands who know that their Scouting is awe-inspiring,
as well as those around them who are providing that inspiration.
Why should we use these words? Because they are right.
On behalf of the Scottish Board, I’m delighted to present this
report of our activities during the 2010-2011 review period; and
to record my appreciation for all the work which is undertaken
by almost 7,000 adults at all levels in Scouting to provide the
huge range of activities, challenges, and opportunities for
33,000 youth members across Scotland.
I do hope you will take time to read this review of Scottish
Scouting. I’m sure you will see why our theme this year is
‘inspiring’; and perhaps as you view each page, you will
come to understand better why we should use the words
‘awe-inspiring, truly inspirational’ to describe our Movement.
Duncan R. Clark
Chairman
Scottish Board
3
2
‘Awe-inspiring, truly inspirational.’
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
“This year youth membership rose by 1,125 (3.5%) to 32,961, the highest total since 2000.”
chairman’s report
Have you ever used the words above to describe
Scouting? Probably not. It is often said that
Scouting keeps its light under a bushel. Why?
Because we’re too modest about our success.
Inspiring! The very word conveys a feeling of positive
achievement, of encouragement to succeed, of positive
role models, and of doing things well. It also happens to
describe rather accurately how we do things and what
we achieve in Scouting.
I believe inspiration is at the heart of Scouting and that no-one
does it better – leaders inspiring young people to achieve their
best through adventurous activities and in turn those young
people inspiring others who see what they’ve achieved.
Take a look at some of the expressions on the faces of our young
people in the body of this review and try telling me that the
words ‘awe-inspiring, truly inspirational’ aren’t right for Scouting.
Think of a Cub Scout who has just descended his first abseil, a
Scout who’s just had a taste of white water rafting, or an Explorer
Scout who’s just returned from an Explorer Belt expedition to
Poland. These all show the effects of Scouting’s inspiration.
But even more importantly, consider our thousands and thousands
of young people who meet weekly for the ‘usual’ Scout activities
run by our many dedicated volunteers and then try tell me the
words ’awe-inspiring, truly inspirational‘ aren’t right for Scouting.
If we don’t use these words for Scouting we are doing a disservice to
the many thousands who know that their Scouting is awe-inspiring,
as well as those around them who are providing that inspiration.
Why should we use these words? Because they are right.
On behalf of the Scottish Board, I’m delighted to present this
report of our activities during the 2010-2011 review period; and
to record my appreciation for all the work which is undertaken
by almost 7,000 adults at all levels in Scouting to provide the
huge range of activities, challenges, and opportunities for
33,000 youth members across Scotland.
I do hope you will take time to read this review of Scottish
Scouting. I’m sure you will see why our theme this year is
‘inspiring’; and perhaps as you view each page, you will
come to understand better why we should use the words
‘awe-inspiring, truly inspirational’ to describe our Movement.
Duncan R. Clark
Chairman
Scottish Board
3
2
‘Awe-inspiring, truly inspirational.’
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
4
chief commissioner
I have said in Annual Reviews in years gone by
that any comments made are by default made in
reflection. This year must be a reflection of the
seven years since my first Annual Report.
In the Report of 2003/04 I urged everyone to take up the challenge
of the next few years as we looked forward to so many exciting
things with Scouting’s Centenary on the horizon. That we all did and
everyone had a fantastic time with Scouting reaching new horizons as
many mountains were climbed, and not to mention a Scottish Scout
on top of the world at the summit of Everest! Scouting hit the media
and reminded everyone that we provide an exciting, adventurous and
challenging programme for all ages across the country.
Since 2008 we have all worked hard in the new structure of leadership
and I am confident that this structure stands us in good stead for
the future. Our numbers continue to rise across the country and it is
gratifying to see that the rural and more geographically challenged
parts of the country are recruiting more young people.
I report with great pride that Scouting in Scotland is in very good
heart - numbers up, great enthusiasm from our young people, and
much commitment from everyone who gives of their time and talents.
I am writing this after a weekend visiting Meggernie (in brilliant
weather) where the Jamboree Unit Leaders were preparing over
200 young people for their participation at the World Jamboree in
Sweden; visiting a Group’s 100th Birthday in Edinburgh and Fordell
(both in atrocious weather) where the New Horizons Expedition
were preparing for their work with Malawian Scouts in July.
Each visit was very different but each showed much fun, initiative,
commitment and passion for Scouting.
I am delighted
that Graham Haddock has
been appointed to take up the
reins of Chief Commissioner and I am
confident that Scouting in Scotland will flourish
under his leadership. Graham has a great love for
Scouting but also a great knack of getting alongside
people and managing and channelling their skills.
My sincere and grateful thanks go to everyone who has
been with me on this wonderful journey. My two Deputes Roy
and Graham, the SHQ Team and Staff, Regional Commissioners
and their Teams have all made my journey exciting, very enjoyable
and (mostly) trouble free.
Eleanor Lyall
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
“ Scouting is a network of friends
all over the world! Some of my best
friends are Scouts who I only see for a
few weeks each year. When we get
together we all pick up just where we
left off, catching up and mucking in
to whatever task or activity we are
doing. I feel proud to be a Scout.”
Iain, 23, Network Scout
It is a great privilege and pleasure to
have been asked to take up the
appointment of Chief Commissioner
of Scotland from August 2011. I have
known my predecessor Eleanor Lyall
for very many years. In recent years as a
member of her Team I have come to realise
what an exceptional person she is. This
Annual Review reports on achievements
under her leadership and it is right that
she be accorded the opportunity to report
as Chief Commissioner for the period
concerned. I look forward to reporting
on more successes in the coming year.Graham Haddock
55
4
chief commissioner
I have said in Annual Reviews in years gone by
that any comments made are by default made in
reflection. This year must be a reflection of the
seven years since my first Annual Report.
In the Report of 2003/04 I urged everyone to take up the challenge
of the next few years as we looked forward to so many exciting
things with Scouting’s Centenary on the horizon. That we all did and
everyone had a fantastic time with Scouting reaching new horizons as
many mountains were climbed, and not to mention a Scottish Scout
on top of the world at the summit of Everest! Scouting hit the media
and reminded everyone that we provide an exciting, adventurous and
challenging programme for all ages across the country.
Since 2008 we have all worked hard in the new structure of leadership
and I am confident that this structure stands us in good stead for
the future. Our numbers continue to rise across the country and it is
gratifying to see that the rural and more geographically challenged
parts of the country are recruiting more young people.
I report with great pride that Scouting in Scotland is in very good
heart - numbers up, great enthusiasm from our young people, and
much commitment from everyone who gives of their time and talents.
I am writing this after a weekend visiting Meggernie (in brilliant
weather) where the Jamboree Unit Leaders were preparing over
200 young people for their participation at the World Jamboree in
Sweden; visiting a Group’s 100th Birthday in Edinburgh and Fordell
(both in atrocious weather) where the New Horizons Expedition
were preparing for their work with Malawian Scouts in July.
Each visit was very different but each showed much fun, initiative,
commitment and passion for Scouting.
I am delighted
that Graham Haddock has
been appointed to take up the
reins of Chief Commissioner and I am
confident that Scouting in Scotland will flourish
under his leadership. Graham has a great love for
Scouting but also a great knack of getting alongside
people and managing and channelling their skills.
My sincere and grateful thanks go to everyone who has
been with me on this wonderful journey. My two Deputes Roy
and Graham, the SHQ Team and Staff, Regional Commissioners
and their Teams have all made my journey exciting, very enjoyable
and (mostly) trouble free.
Eleanor Lyall
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
“ Scouting is a network of friends
all over the world! Some of my best
friends are Scouts who I only see for a
few weeks each year. When we get
together we all pick up just where we
left off, catching up and mucking in
to whatever task or activity we are
doing. I feel proud to be a Scout.”
Iain, 23, Network Scout
It is a great privilege and pleasure to
have been asked to take up the
appointment of Chief Commissioner
of Scotland from August 2011. I have
known my predecessor Eleanor Lyall
for very many years. In recent years as a
member of her Team I have come to realise
what an exceptional person she is. This
Annual Review reports on achievements
under her leadership and it is right that
she be accorded the opportunity to report
as Chief Commissioner for the period
concerned. I look forward to reporting
on more successes in the coming year.Graham Haddock
55
• Attracted1,700participantsfrom18countriestothe32ndBlairAthollInternationalPatrolJamboretteandsatellitecampandprepared300members
toattendthe22ndWorldScoutJamboree
inSwedenin2011asparticipantsandasmembersoftheInternationalServiceTeam.
• Raised£15,000+fortheScottishScoutMalawiProject,fundingamaizemillandotherinfrastructureimprovementsundertakenby58ScottishExplorerScouts,
NetworkMembersandLeadersworkingalongsideMalawianScoutsattheNational
CampsiteatLilongwe.
• Strengthenedcommunicationsbyaredesignofthe
www.scouts-scotland.org.ukwebsite,incorporating
alocalGroupFindertofacilitaterecruitment;
introducedScoutviewtoconsultwithyouthmembers;
andproducedacompleteissueofourPathfinder
Magazinewithayoutheditorialandproductionteam.
• Providedover£63,000inDevelopmentfundingfor
33Start-upgrantstonewBeaverColoniesandCub
Packs,44DevelopmentGrantstoprojectsaimingto
growlocalScoutingprovisionand26SmallGrants
forspecialisedactivitytrainingtoenableLeadersto
expandprogrammeopportunities.
• Applied£56,000fromtheCashBackforCommunities
SmallGrantsSchemetofund16Scout,ExplorerScout
andNetworkSectionsStart-ups,and46Programme
Grantstoexpandactivityexperiencesforatarget
groupof10to19yearolds.Partneringwithfive
othernationalvolunteer-ledyouthorganisations,
wesecuredadoublingofoverallfundingto£1m
overtwoyears.
• WithguidancefromEvaluationSupportScotland,
completedanevaluationofourrevisedRegional
operatingstructurethatwasintroducedin2008,
establishinganImplementationGrouptotake
forwardkeyrecommendations.
• EngagedwiththeScottishGovernmentandothers
onarangeofagendas,includingYouthWork
andSchools,theCurriculumforExcellence,Active
Nations/GamesLegacy,CashBackforCommunities
andProtectionofVulnerableGroups,andlaunched
‘ManagingTogether’,ajointtrainingresource
forvolunteermanagersinScouting,BB,GBand
GirlguidingScotland.
• Celebratedamilestoneachievement,holding
the100thAnnualMeetingofTheScottishCouncil
TheScoutAssociation.
7
6ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
• Grewourtotalmembershipnumbersforafifthconsecutiveyearto39,687,up3%onthe
previousyear.• IncreasedYouthmembershipby1,125(3.5%)to
32,961,itshighestlevelsincetheturnoftheCentury.
Girlsaccountedfor37%ofthisincreaseandnow
compriseoneineightofallyouthmembers.• HeldYouthSummit2,duringwhich100youngpeoplefromacrossScotlandproducedaYouthManifestothatisinfluencingtheworkonYouthInvolvementoftheScottishCouncilandtheUKCouncilofTheScoutAssociation.
inspiring factsThe Scottish Council is responsible for The Scout Association’s programme,
administration and training in Scotland. It strives continuously to improve
services to members and to ensure that Scouting is represented,
and its interests protected, at appropriate levels. Be inspired by examples of what we achieved during the last year. We:
“ Where else can you go
rock climbing, abseiling
and camping with a
bunch of your friends?”
Sam 13, Scout
• Attracted1,700participantsfrom18countriestothe32ndBlairAthollInternationalPatrolJamboretteandsatellitecampandprepared300members
toattendthe22ndWorldScoutJamboree
inSwedenin2011asparticipantsandasmembersoftheInternationalServiceTeam.
• Raised£15,000+fortheScottishScoutMalawiProject,fundingamaizemillandotherinfrastructureimprovementsundertakenby58ScottishExplorerScouts,
NetworkMembersandLeadersworkingalongsideMalawianScoutsattheNational
CampsiteatLilongwe.
• Strengthenedcommunicationsbyaredesignofthe
www.scouts-scotland.org.ukwebsite,incorporating
alocalGroupFindertofacilitaterecruitment;
introducedScoutviewtoconsultwithyouthmembers;
andproducedacompleteissueofourPathfinder
Magazinewithayoutheditorialandproductionteam.
• Providedover£63,000inDevelopmentfundingfor
33Start-upgrantstonewBeaverColoniesandCub
Packs,44DevelopmentGrantstoprojectsaimingto
growlocalScoutingprovisionand26SmallGrants
forspecialisedactivitytrainingtoenableLeadersto
expandprogrammeopportunities.
• Applied£56,000fromtheCashBackforCommunities
SmallGrantsSchemetofund16Scout,ExplorerScout
andNetworkSectionsStart-ups,and46Programme
Grantstoexpandactivityexperiencesforatarget
groupof10to19yearolds.Partneringwithfive
othernationalvolunteer-ledyouthorganisations,
wesecuredadoublingofoverallfundingto£1m
overtwoyears.
• WithguidancefromEvaluationSupportScotland,
completedanevaluationofourrevisedRegional
operatingstructurethatwasintroducedin2008,
establishinganImplementationGrouptotake
forwardkeyrecommendations.
• EngagedwiththeScottishGovernmentandothers
onarangeofagendas,includingYouthWork
andSchools,theCurriculumforExcellence,Active
Nations/GamesLegacy,CashBackforCommunities
andProtectionofVulnerableGroups,andlaunched
‘ManagingTogether’,ajointtrainingresource
forvolunteermanagersinScouting,BB,GBand
GirlguidingScotland.
• Celebratedamilestoneachievement,holding
the100thAnnualMeetingofTheScottishCouncil
TheScoutAssociation.
7
6ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
• Grewourtotalmembershipnumbersforafifthconsecutiveyearto39,687,up3%onthe
previousyear.• IncreasedYouthmembershipby1,125(3.5%)to
32,961,itshighestlevelsincetheturnoftheCentury.
Girlsaccountedfor37%ofthisincreaseandnow
compriseoneineightofallyouthmembers.• HeldYouthSummit2,duringwhich100youngpeoplefromacrossScotlandproducedaYouthManifestothatisinfluencingtheworkonYouthInvolvementoftheScottishCouncilandtheUKCouncilofTheScoutAssociation.
inspiring factsThe Scottish Council is responsible for The Scout Association’s programme,
administration and training in Scotland. It strives continuously to improve
services to members and to ensure that Scouting is represented,
and its interests protected, at appropriate levels. Be inspired by examples of what we achieved during the last year. We:
“ Where else can you go
rock climbing, abseiling
and camping with a
bunch of your friends?”
Sam 13, Scout
9
8
inspiring action
The Scottish Board is committed to a three-year Work
Programme for the period 2010 - 2013, which has guided its
work over the past year. Through this Report we are pleased
to illustrate some of the initial outcomes from this work, and
hope you may be inspired by the many positive examples of
individual and collective achievement.
Following a 12% increase in membership in the previous three years,
the Board’s ambitious target of a further 9% growth during 2010 to
2013 is on track. In 2010/11 we recorded a fifth consecutive year of
growth. Total membership at 31 January 2011 was 39,687, up 3% on
the previous year.
Youth membership rose by 1,125 (3.5%) to 32,961, the highest total
since 2000. Our youngest section (Beaver Scouts) and the 14 to 18
Explorer Scout Section recorded particularly strong growth. The Scout
Network experienced a small decline following significant expansion
in the previous year.
Girls accounted for 37% of the youth member increase and now
comprise one in eight of all youth members. This is a continuing trend,
with girls comprising 41% of the 4,600 increase in youth members
over the last five years.
Adult membership showed modest growth. Leadership numbers rose
1.5% overall, but the number of Section Leaders directly delivering
the youth programme increased by 4.1%, providing critical capacity
for growth in opportunities for young people. Future growth in
Organisational Support volunteers is anticipated as the new Scout
Active Support provision that replaced Scout Fellowship at the end
of 2010 develops in the coming year.
Adult recruitment remains key to providing more opportunities
for more young people and to tackling the increase of 4% to 2,249
in the ‘known’ waiting lists of young people eligible to join Scouting
but for whom capacity does not exist.
We are heartened by the potential for the future offered by our Explorer
Scout Young Leader provision. Together with those aged 18 to 24
who hold adult appointments, almost 1,900 youth and young adult
members are providing regular volunteer service to Scouting.
“ Scouting has given me
my favourite memories
and experiences. Good Fun
+ Good Friends old and new
= Great Memories.”
Brodie, 15, Explorer Scout
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
9
Continuing Growth
“Adventure is the reason I became a Scout. But I also got friends, fun, learning and confidence.” Catherine, 15, Explorer Scout
9
8
inspiring action
The Scottish Board is committed to a three-year Work
Programme for the period 2010 - 2013, which has guided its
work over the past year. Through this Report we are pleased
to illustrate some of the initial outcomes from this work, and
hope you may be inspired by the many positive examples of
individual and collective achievement.
Following a 12% increase in membership in the previous three years,
the Board’s ambitious target of a further 9% growth during 2010 to
2013 is on track. In 2010/11 we recorded a fifth consecutive year of
growth. Total membership at 31 January 2011 was 39,687, up 3% on
the previous year.
Youth membership rose by 1,125 (3.5%) to 32,961, the highest total
since 2000. Our youngest section (Beaver Scouts) and the 14 to 18
Explorer Scout Section recorded particularly strong growth. The Scout
Network experienced a small decline following significant expansion
in the previous year.
Girls accounted for 37% of the youth member increase and now
comprise one in eight of all youth members. This is a continuing trend,
with girls comprising 41% of the 4,600 increase in youth members
over the last five years.
Adult membership showed modest growth. Leadership numbers rose
1.5% overall, but the number of Section Leaders directly delivering
the youth programme increased by 4.1%, providing critical capacity
for growth in opportunities for young people. Future growth in
Organisational Support volunteers is anticipated as the new Scout
Active Support provision that replaced Scout Fellowship at the end
of 2010 develops in the coming year.
Adult recruitment remains key to providing more opportunities
for more young people and to tackling the increase of 4% to 2,249
in the ‘known’ waiting lists of young people eligible to join Scouting
but for whom capacity does not exist.
We are heartened by the potential for the future offered by our Explorer
Scout Young Leader provision. Together with those aged 18 to 24
who hold adult appointments, almost 1,900 youth and young adult
members are providing regular volunteer service to Scouting.
“ Scouting has given me
my favourite memories
and experiences. Good Fun
+ Good Friends old and new
= Great Memories.”
Brodie, 15, Explorer Scout
ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11
9
Continuing Growth
“Adventure is the reason I became a Scout. But I also got friends, fun, learning and confidence.” Catherine, 15, Explorer Scout
11
10
Spreading the Word
The Board has supported significant advances in both internal and
external communications. A substantial investment has been made in
the development of a new Scouts Scotland website. Fully refreshed,
‘on brand’ and feature rich, work was completed on time for launch
in April 2011. Designed to inform both an internal and external
audience, it also includes a local Group Finder facility to support
recruitment objectives. Initial monitoring shows an immediate increase
of over 50% in the number of unique visitors and visits to the site.
Our e-bulletins now reach over 5,000 adult members monthly. Scouts
Scotland Plus provides news updates from Scottish Headquarters along
with information and advice on policy, rules and legislative changes
affecting the management and operation of Scouting. Programme
e-news provides programme ideas and good practice examples.
Scottish Headquarters has developed a social media presence, initially
with Explorer Scouts and Scout Network and subsequently with a wider
target. To facilitate consultation with youth members a restricted access
Scout View site has been created.
Circulation of Pathfinder magazine now tops 7,200.
The Autumn 2010 edition promoted effective
Communications. The Spring 2011 edition
was largely produced, scripted and edited
by a team of Explorer Scouts and
Network members, with a focus
on our Youth Involvement agenda.
Positive media coverage was secured
nationally for stories on growing
membership, girls in Scouting and
our collaboration on CashBack.
Considerable local media coverage
was also gained highlighting
adventure, fun and achievement
through local Scouting.
Widening Horizons for Challenge
and Adventure
Through national events that test knowledge and skills, adventure
camps that introduce young people to new activities and international
experiences that challenge personal and cultural boundaries,
Scottish Headquarters adds more programme opportunities to
those available locally.
Our three National Activity Centres - Fordell Firs, Lochgoilhead and
Meggernie – are key Programme assets for Scouting and others too.
A focused assignment mapped activities to Section Programmes,
highlighting internal and external awards that can be achieved
through day and extended residential experiences at the Centres.
The Centres have increased their delivery of adventurous activity training
and assessment for internal Scout Activity Permits, and for programmes
open to other youth leaders too, including BASP and ML, RYA, BCU
and GNAS National Governing Body Awards.
It has also been a busy year for International Scouting. During summer
2010 1,250 youth members and adult leaders from 18 countries
attended the 32nd Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette. A further 450
Scottish Scouts participated in a satellite camp, gaining a first
international camp experience.
240 members of six Scottish Units undertook extensive training
throughout the year for the experience of a lifetime, joining 40,000
Scouts from almost every country in the world at the 22nd World
Scout Jamboree in Sweden in summer 2011.
58 young people and leaders also prepared for a life changing
expedition to Malawi to undertake a series of projects to support
Scouting in Malawi. The culmination of the Scottish
Scout Malawi Appeal, which raised £15,000,
projects including improving infrastructure
at the National Campsite at Makwawa and
construction of a maize mill to generate a
sustainable income.
11
10
Spreading the Word
The Board has supported significant advances in both internal and
external communications. A substantial investment has been made in
the development of a new Scouts Scotland website. Fully refreshed,
‘on brand’ and feature rich, work was completed on time for launch
in April 2011. Designed to inform both an internal and external
audience, it also includes a local Group Finder facility to support
recruitment objectives. Initial monitoring shows an immediate increase
of over 50% in the number of unique visitors and visits to the site.
Our e-bulletins now reach over 5,000 adult members monthly. Scouts
Scotland Plus provides news updates from Scottish Headquarters along
with information and advice on policy, rules and legislative changes
affecting the management and operation of Scouting. Programme
e-news provides programme ideas and good practice examples.
Scottish Headquarters has developed a social media presence, initially
with Explorer Scouts and Scout Network and subsequently with a wider
target. To facilitate consultation with youth members a restricted access
Scout View site has been created.
Circulation of Pathfinder magazine now tops 7,200.
The Autumn 2010 edition promoted effective
Communications. The Spring 2011 edition
was largely produced, scripted and edited
by a team of Explorer Scouts and
Network members, with a focus
on our Youth Involvement agenda.
Positive media coverage was secured
nationally for stories on growing
membership, girls in Scouting and
our collaboration on CashBack.
Considerable local media coverage
was also gained highlighting
adventure, fun and achievement
through local Scouting.
Widening Horizons for Challenge
and Adventure
Through national events that test knowledge and skills, adventure
camps that introduce young people to new activities and international
experiences that challenge personal and cultural boundaries,
Scottish Headquarters adds more programme opportunities to
those available locally.
Our three National Activity Centres - Fordell Firs, Lochgoilhead and
Meggernie – are key Programme assets for Scouting and others too.
A focused assignment mapped activities to Section Programmes,
highlighting internal and external awards that can be achieved
through day and extended residential experiences at the Centres.
The Centres have increased their delivery of adventurous activity training
and assessment for internal Scout Activity Permits, and for programmes
open to other youth leaders too, including BASP and ML, RYA, BCU
and GNAS National Governing Body Awards.
It has also been a busy year for International Scouting. During summer
2010 1,250 youth members and adult leaders from 18 countries
attended the 32nd Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette. A further 450
Scottish Scouts participated in a satellite camp, gaining a first
international camp experience.
240 members of six Scottish Units undertook extensive training
throughout the year for the experience of a lifetime, joining 40,000
Scouts from almost every country in the world at the 22nd World
Scout Jamboree in Sweden in summer 2011.
58 young people and leaders also prepared for a life changing
expedition to Malawi to undertake a series of projects to support
Scouting in Malawi. The culmination of the Scottish
Scout Malawi Appeal, which raised £15,000,
projects including improving infrastructure
at the National Campsite at Makwawa and
construction of a maize mill to generate a
sustainable income.
13
12
Supporting Local Scouting
With assistance from Evaluation Support Scotland an initial
evaluation was completed of the revised local management
structure introduced by the Board in 2008. A small Working
Group engaged with over 400 members, to include 250 face to
face interviews. The Board has established an Implementation
Group to take key recommendations forward.
SHQ staff delivered recruitment and development workshops
within all 8 Regions, with focused support in 10 Districts. The SHQ
Recruitment Trailer was extensively used for local initiatives and at
major events such as the Leuchars Air and Royal Highland Shows.
The financial support provided through SHQ to local Scouting was
double that of the previous year. Renewed higher level funding
from the Gannochy Trust, administered by our Development Grants
Committee, provided over £63,000 to support 44 local development
projects, 33 Beaver and Cub Scout Section start-ups, and 26 specialist
activity related training awards for leaders. £3,000 was awarded for
mountain activity training from the Hill and Snow Activities Fund
which is supported by the MacRobert Trust.
A new stream of funding was provided through the CashBack for
Communities Small Grants Scheme, committing almost £60,000 in the
form of 15 Start-up Grants for Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units
and 46 Programme Grants designed to expand activity opportunities
for young people, particularly in economically challenged communities.
With almost £12,000 provided in membership subscription
abatements, £33,000 in grants from the Special Needs Fund
and additional Development Fund awards, total awards provided
to support local Scouting approached £175,000.
Additionally, £51,000 from the National Voluntary Youth Work
Organisations Support Fund facilitated significant work to strengthen
organisation capacity and key volunteer skills. It enabled SHQ to provide
training to Trainers, hold a developmental conference for District
Commissioners, support the local volunteer appointments process,
provide update seminars for Trustees and Office Bearers and advance a
Youth Involvement strategy to include Youth Summit2.
Youth Involvement
Implementation of the Youth Involvement Strategy is progressing
through the work of four Key Strand Groups. The work was further
advanced through Youth Summit 2 which engaged 100 young people
from across Scotland.
The Youth Summit outcomes were presented to the Scottish Board in
the form of a visual Youth Manifesto. This subsequently provided the
core discussion item for The Scottish Council at its 100th AGM held
in Perth in November. The manifesto was also shown at The Scout
Association’s (UK) AGM and at other UK regional events. The work
of SHQ in this area is influencing policy development and practice
across the UK.
Through the Scottish Scout Network Council and involvement in key
committees and working groups, young people are influencing all
aspects of the work of the Board. To promote this agenda more
widely, copies of the Youth Involvement themed Spring 2011
edition of Pathfinder were provided to every MSP elected in 2011.
“ Scouting has given me
so many opportunities
including travelling the world,
performing onstage, learning
new skills. Every day really
is an adventure in Scouting! ”
Scott, 31, Group Scout Leader
inspiringCollaboration and Influence
Inits‘VolunteeringintheYouthWorkSector:AnActionPlan’,theScottishGovernmentidentifiedakeyoutcomeas‘volunteerstofeelequippedandconfidentintheirroles,andorganisationstobenefitfromsharingofexpertiseandresources’.
DuringtheyearScoutinghasbenefitedfromsignificantcollaborativeworkwithotheryouthorganisationsthroughtheAwardsNetwork;theVolunteerActionPlan;theFourUniformedYouthOrganisation’svolunteermanagertraininginitiative(ManagingTogether)andtheCashBackforCommunitiesSmallGrantsSchemethatisoperatedjointlybysixnationalvolunteer-ledyouthorganisations.ThefirstgrantawardedthroughtheCashBackforCommunitiesSmallGrantsSchemewaspresentedtothe77thFife(Kelty)ScoutGroupbyKennyMacAskillMSP,CabinetSecretaryforJustice,atthe2010ScottishScoutingAwardsCeremonyatHampdenPark.InitialsuccessofthisschemeledtoaMinisterialannouncementinDecemberoffundingbeingdoubledto£1mover2years.
TheManagingTogethertrainingresourcewaslaunchedbythethenMinisterforSkillsandLifelongLearning,KeithBrownMSP,ataworkingconferenceoftrainersfromScouting,Girlguiding,Boys’BrigadeandGirls’BrigadeinAugust2010.
Scoutinghasengagedwithothersduringtheyearonvariousexternalagendas,toincludeProtectionofVulnerableGroups(PVG);GettingitRightforEveryChild(GIRFEC);NationalGuidanceonChildProtection;YouthWorkandSchools(NationalVoluntarySectorFocusGroup);CurriculumforExcellenceandOutdoorLearning;StandardsCouncil(CLD);andActiveNation.ItcontinuestoworkwithSCVOandYouthLinkScotland,particularlyintheareasofchildprotection,andoutdoorlearning,endeavouringtomaintainastrongvoiceforvolunteer-ledyouthwork.
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Supporting Local Scouting
With assistance from Evaluation Support Scotland an initial
evaluation was completed of the revised local management
structure introduced by the Board in 2008. A small Working
Group engaged with over 400 members, to include 250 face to
face interviews. The Board has established an Implementation
Group to take key recommendations forward.
SHQ staff delivered recruitment and development workshops
within all 8 Regions, with focused support in 10 Districts. The SHQ
Recruitment Trailer was extensively used for local initiatives and at
major events such as the Leuchars Air and Royal Highland Shows.
The financial support provided through SHQ to local Scouting was
double that of the previous year. Renewed higher level funding
from the Gannochy Trust, administered by our Development Grants
Committee, provided over £63,000 to support 44 local development
projects, 33 Beaver and Cub Scout Section start-ups, and 26 specialist
activity related training awards for leaders. £3,000 was awarded for
mountain activity training from the Hill and Snow Activities Fund
which is supported by the MacRobert Trust.
A new stream of funding was provided through the CashBack for
Communities Small Grants Scheme, committing almost £60,000 in the
form of 15 Start-up Grants for Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units
and 46 Programme Grants designed to expand activity opportunities
for young people, particularly in economically challenged communities.
With almost £12,000 provided in membership subscription
abatements, £33,000 in grants from the Special Needs Fund
and additional Development Fund awards, total awards provided
to support local Scouting approached £175,000.
Additionally, £51,000 from the National Voluntary Youth Work
Organisations Support Fund facilitated significant work to strengthen
organisation capacity and key volunteer skills. It enabled SHQ to provide
training to Trainers, hold a developmental conference for District
Commissioners, support the local volunteer appointments process,
provide update seminars for Trustees and Office Bearers and advance a
Youth Involvement strategy to include Youth Summit2.
Youth Involvement
Implementation of the Youth Involvement Strategy is progressing
through the work of four Key Strand Groups. The work was further
advanced through Youth Summit 2 which engaged 100 young people
from across Scotland.
The Youth Summit outcomes were presented to the Scottish Board in
the form of a visual Youth Manifesto. This subsequently provided the
core discussion item for The Scottish Council at its 100th AGM held
in Perth in November. The manifesto was also shown at The Scout
Association’s (UK) AGM and at other UK regional events. The work
of SHQ in this area is influencing policy development and practice
across the UK.
Through the Scottish Scout Network Council and involvement in key
committees and working groups, young people are influencing all
aspects of the work of the Board. To promote this agenda more
widely, copies of the Youth Involvement themed Spring 2011
edition of Pathfinder were provided to every MSP elected in 2011.
“ Scouting has given me
so many opportunities
including travelling the world,
performing onstage, learning
new skills. Every day really
is an adventure in Scouting! ”
Scott, 31, Group Scout Leader
inspiringCollaboration and Influence
Inits‘VolunteeringintheYouthWorkSector:AnActionPlan’,theScottishGovernmentidentifiedakeyoutcomeas‘volunteerstofeelequippedandconfidentintheirroles,andorganisationstobenefitfromsharingofexpertiseandresources’.
DuringtheyearScoutinghasbenefitedfromsignificantcollaborativeworkwithotheryouthorganisationsthroughtheAwardsNetwork;theVolunteerActionPlan;theFourUniformedYouthOrganisation’svolunteermanagertraininginitiative(ManagingTogether)andtheCashBackforCommunitiesSmallGrantsSchemethatisoperatedjointlybysixnationalvolunteer-ledyouthorganisations.ThefirstgrantawardedthroughtheCashBackforCommunitiesSmallGrantsSchemewaspresentedtothe77thFife(Kelty)ScoutGroupbyKennyMacAskillMSP,CabinetSecretaryforJustice,atthe2010ScottishScoutingAwardsCeremonyatHampdenPark.InitialsuccessofthisschemeledtoaMinisterialannouncementinDecemberoffundingbeingdoubledto£1mover2years.
TheManagingTogethertrainingresourcewaslaunchedbythethenMinisterforSkillsandLifelongLearning,KeithBrownMSP,ataworkingconferenceoftrainersfromScouting,Girlguiding,Boys’BrigadeandGirls’BrigadeinAugust2010.
Scoutinghasengagedwithothersduringtheyearonvariousexternalagendas,toincludeProtectionofVulnerableGroups(PVG);GettingitRightforEveryChild(GIRFEC);NationalGuidanceonChildProtection;YouthWorkandSchools(NationalVoluntarySectorFocusGroup);CurriculumforExcellenceandOutdoorLearning;StandardsCouncil(CLD);andActiveNation.ItcontinuestoworkwithSCVOandYouthLinkScotland,particularlyintheareasofchildprotection,andoutdoorlearning,endeavouringtomaintainastrongvoiceforvolunteer-ledyouthwork.
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future plansDuring the coming year key priorities include:
• improved targeting of resources to support local need
• engaging Groups in a ‘census of achievement’
• refinement of the web presence of SHQ and its Activity Centres
• monitoring adult training take-up and progression
• developing a fund raising strategy for SHQ
• supporting Regions and District to grow Scouting in ‘new’ locations
• pursuing full implementation of the Youth Involvement strategy
• developing Scout and Activity Centre programme links with the Curriculum for Excellence.
“ I like Beavers
because it has
all my friends and
we do fun things
like eat pancakes
and sleep in tents.”
Fiona, 7,
Beaver Scout
inspiring
TheBoardwasdelightedthatChiefCommissionerEleanorLyallwaspresentedwithaLifetimeAchievementAwardbyAngelaConstanceMSP,MinisterforChildrenandYoungPeople,attheNationalYouthWorkeroftheYearAwardshostedbyYouthLinkinMarch.WhilstrecognisingEleanor’shugepersonalcommitment,theawardalsogaverecognitiontothewidercontributionofScoutinganditsvolunteerstoyouthworkinScotland.
“ The Scout movement wrote
an early draft of Curriculum
for Excellence 100 years ago.”
Rory Macleod, Director,
Community Learning and
Development Standards Council
for Scotland, (TESS, 18 March 2011)
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future plansDuring the coming year key priorities include:
• improved targeting of resources to support local need
• engaging Groups in a ‘census of achievement’
• refinement of the web presence of SHQ and its Activity Centres
• monitoring adult training take-up and progression
• developing a fund raising strategy for SHQ
• supporting Regions and District to grow Scouting in ‘new’ locations
• pursuing full implementation of the Youth Involvement strategy
• developing Scout and Activity Centre programme links with the Curriculum for Excellence.
“ I like Beavers
because it has
all my friends and
we do fun things
like eat pancakes
and sleep in tents.”
Fiona, 7,
Beaver Scout
inspiring
TheBoardwasdelightedthatChiefCommissionerEleanorLyallwaspresentedwithaLifetimeAchievementAwardbyAngelaConstanceMSP,MinisterforChildrenandYoungPeople,attheNationalYouthWorkeroftheYearAwardshostedbyYouthLinkinMarch.WhilstrecognisingEleanor’shugepersonalcommitment,theawardalsogaverecognitiontothewidercontributionofScoutinganditsvolunteerstoyouthworkinScotland.
“ The Scout movement wrote
an early draft of Curriculum
for Excellence 100 years ago.”
Rory Macleod, Director,
Community Learning and
Development Standards Council
for Scotland, (TESS, 18 March 2011)
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“ I like being a Scout because
I get to do adventures with my
mates and we go mountain
biking and abseiling.”
Angus, 10, Cub Scout
“A year of mixed fortunes but with a
reasonable financial outcome”
For the year ended 31st March 2011, on unrestricted funds,
there was an operating surplus of £34,413 compared with
£78,540 the previous year. Subscription income was boosted by
a further increase in membership but for our Activity Centres it
was a challenging year. This was particularly so at Lochgoilhead
which recorded a significant operating deficit due to a significant
decrease in summer bookings. Headquarters staff costs and
overhead expenditure however were below budget and only
marginally higher than the previous year. After investment gains,
unrestricted funds increased by £64,464 compared to £181,390
the previous year.
Restricted fund income amounted to £204,969 and this
includes £35,770, the third instalment of grant aid from the
National Voluntary Organisations Support Fund, £65,000 from
the Gannochy Trust which is applied to support development
initiatives by Groups, Districts and Regions and £51,204 from
CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme, a welcome
additional source of funding for our older youth sections.
Expenditure from restricted funds amounted to £251,553,
including the release of £34,104 in respect of grants deferred over
the life of assets acquired. After taking account of investment
gains there was a decrease in restricted funds of £28,935 which
compares with an increase the previous year of £65,433.
Much of our income comes from grants, donations and legacies
and the Board acknowledges with grateful thanks the financial
assistance provided by all our supporters and sponsors.
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These summarised financial statements contain information from
both the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet
for the year ended 31 March 2011, but are not the full statutory
report and accounts. The full financial statements were approved
by the Board on 27 August 2011 and subsequently submitted to
OSCR. They received an unqualified audit report and copies may
be obtained from the charity’s head office.
Signed on behalf of the Board
Duncan R Clark
Chairman
27 August 2011
financial summaryFor the Year ended 31 March 2011
independent auditors’ statement to the board of the scottish council the scout association We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011
set out on pages 18 and 19.
Respective responsibilities of the Board and the Auditor
The Board is responsible for preparing the summarised financial statements in accordance
with applicable United Kingdom law and the recommendations of the charities SORP.
Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summarised financial
statements with the full financial statements and the Report of the Board.
We also read other information contained in the financial summary and consider the implications
for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with
the summarised financial statements.
We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board.
OpinionIn our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full financial
statements and the Report of the Board of The Scottish Council The Scout Association
for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Chiene + Tait
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
61 Dublin Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6NL
27 August 2011
inspiring
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16
“ I like being a Scout because
I get to do adventures with my
mates and we go mountain
biking and abseiling.”
Angus, 10, Cub Scout
“A year of mixed fortunes but with a
reasonable financial outcome”
For the year ended 31st March 2011, on unrestricted funds,
there was an operating surplus of £34,413 compared with
£78,540 the previous year. Subscription income was boosted by
a further increase in membership but for our Activity Centres it
was a challenging year. This was particularly so at Lochgoilhead
which recorded a significant operating deficit due to a significant
decrease in summer bookings. Headquarters staff costs and
overhead expenditure however were below budget and only
marginally higher than the previous year. After investment gains,
unrestricted funds increased by £64,464 compared to £181,390
the previous year.
Restricted fund income amounted to £204,969 and this
includes £35,770, the third instalment of grant aid from the
National Voluntary Organisations Support Fund, £65,000 from
the Gannochy Trust which is applied to support development
initiatives by Groups, Districts and Regions and £51,204 from
CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme, a welcome
additional source of funding for our older youth sections.
Expenditure from restricted funds amounted to £251,553,
including the release of £34,104 in respect of grants deferred over
the life of assets acquired. After taking account of investment
gains there was a decrease in restricted funds of £28,935 which
compares with an increase the previous year of £65,433.
Much of our income comes from grants, donations and legacies
and the Board acknowledges with grateful thanks the financial
assistance provided by all our supporters and sponsors.
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These summarised financial statements contain information from
both the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet
for the year ended 31 March 2011, but are not the full statutory
report and accounts. The full financial statements were approved
by the Board on 27 August 2011 and subsequently submitted to
OSCR. They received an unqualified audit report and copies may
be obtained from the charity’s head office.
Signed on behalf of the Board
Duncan R Clark
Chairman
27 August 2011
financial summaryFor the Year ended 31 March 2011
independent auditors’ statement to the board of the scottish council the scout association We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011
set out on pages 18 and 19.
Respective responsibilities of the Board and the Auditor
The Board is responsible for preparing the summarised financial statements in accordance
with applicable United Kingdom law and the recommendations of the charities SORP.
Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summarised financial
statements with the full financial statements and the Report of the Board.
We also read other information contained in the financial summary and consider the implications
for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with
the summarised financial statements.
We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board.
OpinionIn our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full financial
statements and the Report of the Board of The Scottish Council The Scout Association
for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Chiene + Tait
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
61 Dublin Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6NL
27 August 2011
inspiring
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18statement of financial activitiesfor the year ended 31 march 2011
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds (£) Funds (£) 2011 (£) 2010 (£)
Incoming ResourcesIncoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 857,555 179,611 1,037,166 926,408 Activities for generating funds 7,292 8,105 15,397 20,062 Investment income 29,873 17,253 47,126 43,226Incoming resources from charitable activities 1,150,266 - 1,150,266 1,161,528 Total Incoming Resources 2,044,986 204,969 2,249,955 2,151,224
Resources ExpendedCosts of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income 400,103 - 400,103 379,483 Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs - - - 5,016 Investment management costs 3,043 1,786 4,829 4,610Charitable activities 1,570,199 249,767 1,819,966 1,636,871
Governance costs 37,228 - 37,228 41,675
Total Resources Expended 2,010,573 251,553 2,262,126 2,067,655 Net Incoming ResourcesBefore other Recognised Gains/(Losses) 34,413 (46,584) (12,171) 83,569Other recognised gains/(losses) Investment assets – realised (losses)/gains (2,186) (1,284) (3,470) 39,918 Investment assets – unrealised gains 32,237 18,933 51,170 123,336 Net Movement in Funds 64,464 (28,935) 35,529 246,823 Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward 1,265,295 966,878 2,232,173 1,985,350
Total Funds Carried Forward 1,329,759 937,943 2,267,702 2,232,173
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
balance sheet as at 31 march 2011
2011 (£) 2010 (£)
Tangible Fixed Assets 862,900 871,092
Investments at Market ValueUnrestricted Funds 449,655 419,559Restricted Funds 264,083 246,408
1,576,638 1,537,059
Current AssetsStock 25,116 23,937Debtors 141,634 106,757Bank and Cash Balances 1,618,747 1,658,762
1,785,497 1,789,456
Current LiabilitiesCreditors 1,094,433 1,094,342
Net Current Assets 691,064 695,114
Total Assets Less Liabilities 2,267,702 2,232,173
FundsUnrestricted Funds - General Reserves 1,088,403 1,036,269 - Designated Reserves 241,356 229,026Restricted Funds 937,943 966,878
2,267,702 2,232,173
Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of the Scottish Council on 27 August 2011.
Signed on their behalf on that date by:
J DOUGLAS ALLAN OBE RCS SCOTT CAChairman Honorary TreasurerExecutive Committee
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18statement of financial activitiesfor the year ended 31 march 2011
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds (£) Funds (£) 2011 (£) 2010 (£)
Incoming ResourcesIncoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 857,555 179,611 1,037,166 926,408 Activities for generating funds 7,292 8,105 15,397 20,062 Investment income 29,873 17,253 47,126 43,226Incoming resources from charitable activities 1,150,266 - 1,150,266 1,161,528 Total Incoming Resources 2,044,986 204,969 2,249,955 2,151,224
Resources ExpendedCosts of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income 400,103 - 400,103 379,483 Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs - - - 5,016 Investment management costs 3,043 1,786 4,829 4,610Charitable activities 1,570,199 249,767 1,819,966 1,636,871
Governance costs 37,228 - 37,228 41,675
Total Resources Expended 2,010,573 251,553 2,262,126 2,067,655 Net Incoming ResourcesBefore other Recognised Gains/(Losses) 34,413 (46,584) (12,171) 83,569Other recognised gains/(losses) Investment assets – realised (losses)/gains (2,186) (1,284) (3,470) 39,918 Investment assets – unrealised gains 32,237 18,933 51,170 123,336 Net Movement in Funds 64,464 (28,935) 35,529 246,823 Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward 1,265,295 966,878 2,232,173 1,985,350
Total Funds Carried Forward 1,329,759 937,943 2,267,702 2,232,173
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
balance sheet as at 31 march 2011
2011 (£) 2010 (£)
Tangible Fixed Assets 862,900 871,092
Investments at Market ValueUnrestricted Funds 449,655 419,559Restricted Funds 264,083 246,408
1,576,638 1,537,059
Current AssetsStock 25,116 23,937Debtors 141,634 106,757Bank and Cash Balances 1,618,747 1,658,762
1,785,497 1,789,456
Current LiabilitiesCreditors 1,094,433 1,094,342
Net Current Assets 691,064 695,114
Total Assets Less Liabilities 2,267,702 2,232,173
FundsUnrestricted Funds - General Reserves 1,088,403 1,036,269 - Designated Reserves 241,356 229,026Restricted Funds 937,943 966,878
2,267,702 2,232,173
Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of the Scottish Council on 27 August 2011.
Signed on their behalf on that date by:
J DOUGLAS ALLAN OBE RCS SCOTT CAChairman Honorary TreasurerExecutive Committee
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legal and administrative informationThe Scout Association was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1912. Its powers include the appointment of local bodies for the management of its affairs in any particular part of the United Kingdom; under these powers its affairs in Scotland are delegated to the Scottish Council, with a board for the management of its business. The Scottish Council is an independently registered Scottish Charity with its own constitution.
Honorary President Sir W Garth Morrison KT CBE
Scottish Board Ex Officio Members
Chairman Duncan R Clark
Chief Commissioner of Scotland Eleanor Lyall MBE (to July 2011)
Graham Haddock (from August 2011)
Honorary Treasurer R Colin S Scott
Chairman of the Executive Committee J Douglas Allan OBE
Depute Chief Commissioner (Development) Roy Davidson MBE (to March 2011)
Depute Chief Commissioner (Programme) Graham Haddock (to July 2011)
Kenneth Robertson (from August 2011)
Chair of the Scottish Scout Network Council Alan Martin (to June 2011)
William McFarlane (from June 2011)
SHQ Commissioner for Adult Training Ann Fotheringham
Chief Executive and Secretary James A Duffy*
ELECTED MEMBERS
Thomas Boag West Region 2007 - 6/11/2010Rosemary Craig East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010John Kennedy South East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010George Walker East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010Richard Fairbairn South East Region 2008 - 2011Marion Porteous Highlands and Islands Region 2008 - 2011Duncan Riddell South West Region 2008 - 2011David Smith Clyde Region 2008 - 2011Laura Gilman South East Region 2009 - 2012Norman Hall North East Region 2009 - 2012Simon McGrory Clyde Region 2009 - 2012Hamish Scott Forth Region 2009 - 2012Dan Harper West Region 6/11/2010 - 2013John Kennedy South East Region 6/11/2010 - 2013Hilary Kirk East Region 6/11/2010 - 2013Joe Lally Clyde Region 6/11/2010 - 2013
ELECTED YOUTH MEMBER
Christopher McDermott West Region 2009 - 2012
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Jo Peek Voice for Young People to 28/08/2010Gavin Holt from 28/08/2010
OBSERVER
Dinah Faulds * Girlguiding Scotland
MINUTE SECRETARY
Charles Lowe*
*Non-Voting
Principal AddressFordell Firs, Hillend DunfermlineFife KY11 7HQ
AuditorsChiene + TaitChartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor61 Dublin StreetEdinburgh EH3 6NL
Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2YB
Investment AdvisorsAdam & Company Investment Management Ltd22 Charlotte SquareEdinburghEH2 4DF
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legal and administrative informationThe Scout Association was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1912. Its powers include the appointment of local bodies for the management of its affairs in any particular part of the United Kingdom; under these powers its affairs in Scotland are delegated to the Scottish Council, with a board for the management of its business. The Scottish Council is an independently registered Scottish Charity with its own constitution.
Honorary President Sir W Garth Morrison KT CBE
Scottish Board Ex Officio Members
Chairman Duncan R Clark
Chief Commissioner of Scotland Eleanor Lyall MBE (to July 2011)
Graham Haddock (from August 2011)
Honorary Treasurer R Colin S Scott
Chairman of the Executive Committee J Douglas Allan OBE
Depute Chief Commissioner (Development) Roy Davidson MBE (to March 2011)
Depute Chief Commissioner (Programme) Graham Haddock (to July 2011)
Kenneth Robertson (from August 2011)
Chair of the Scottish Scout Network Council Alan Martin (to June 2011)
William McFarlane (from June 2011)
SHQ Commissioner for Adult Training Ann Fotheringham
Chief Executive and Secretary James A Duffy*
ELECTED MEMBERS
Thomas Boag West Region 2007 - 6/11/2010Rosemary Craig East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010John Kennedy South East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010George Walker East Region 2007 - 6/11/2010Richard Fairbairn South East Region 2008 - 2011Marion Porteous Highlands and Islands Region 2008 - 2011Duncan Riddell South West Region 2008 - 2011David Smith Clyde Region 2008 - 2011Laura Gilman South East Region 2009 - 2012Norman Hall North East Region 2009 - 2012Simon McGrory Clyde Region 2009 - 2012Hamish Scott Forth Region 2009 - 2012Dan Harper West Region 6/11/2010 - 2013John Kennedy South East Region 6/11/2010 - 2013Hilary Kirk East Region 6/11/2010 - 2013Joe Lally Clyde Region 6/11/2010 - 2013
ELECTED YOUTH MEMBER
Christopher McDermott West Region 2009 - 2012
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Jo Peek Voice for Young People to 28/08/2010Gavin Holt from 28/08/2010
OBSERVER
Dinah Faulds * Girlguiding Scotland
MINUTE SECRETARY
Charles Lowe*
*Non-Voting
Principal AddressFordell Firs, Hillend DunfermlineFife KY11 7HQ
AuditorsChiene + TaitChartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor61 Dublin StreetEdinburgh EH3 6NL
Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2YB
Investment AdvisorsAdam & Company Investment Management Ltd22 Charlotte SquareEdinburghEH2 4DF
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YOUTH MEMBERSHIP MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Beaver Scouts 8,399 949 9,348Cub Scouts 10,199 1,168 11,367Scouts 7,894 1,254 9,148Explorer Scouts 2,267 672 2,939Network Members 132 27 159 TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP 28,891 4,070 32,961 LEADERSHIP Sections Leaders 2,495 1,868 4,363Sectional Assistants & Skills Instructors 416 263 679Group Scout Leaders 320 111 431District Skills Instructors 8 1 9District Advisors 10 2 12District Scouters 26 12 38District Commissioners 91 54 145Regional Skills Instructors 3 3 6Regional Advisors 17 4 21Regional Scouters 5 1 6Regional Commissioners 21 10 31 TOTAL LEADERSHIP 3,412 2,329 5,741
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT District Administrators 39 37 76District Office Bearers 105 46 151Region Administrators 16 15 31County Office Bearers 23 4 27Scout Active Support 268 165 433Individual Members and Associate Members 154 113 267 TOTAL ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT 605 380 985 Members 32,866 6,744 39,610Associate Members 42 35 77 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 32,908 6,779 39,687
40,000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
STATISTICAL INFORMATION MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Young Leaders 573 227 800Network Members (recorded elsewhere) 171 82 253Total Network Members 303 109 412
UNITS
Beaver Scout Colonies 578Cub Scout Packs 625Scout Troops 525Explorer Scout Units 213Local Scout Networks 36Scout Active Support Units 41Groups 589Districts 59Regions 8
Growth in Scottish Scout Membership 2006 - 2011
Adult Volunteers (Other)
Adult Volunteers (Network Members)
Scout Network
Explorer Scouts
Scouts
Cub Scouts
Beaver Scouts
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22membership census 2011
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Beaver Scouts 8,399 949 9,348Cub Scouts 10,199 1,168 11,367Scouts 7,894 1,254 9,148Explorer Scouts 2,267 672 2,939Network Members 132 27 159 TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP 28,891 4,070 32,961 LEADERSHIP Sections Leaders 2,495 1,868 4,363Sectional Assistants & Skills Instructors 416 263 679Group Scout Leaders 320 111 431District Skills Instructors 8 1 9District Advisors 10 2 12District Scouters 26 12 38District Commissioners 91 54 145Regional Skills Instructors 3 3 6Regional Advisors 17 4 21Regional Scouters 5 1 6Regional Commissioners 21 10 31 TOTAL LEADERSHIP 3,412 2,329 5,741
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT District Administrators 39 37 76District Office Bearers 105 46 151Region Administrators 16 15 31County Office Bearers 23 4 27Scout Active Support 268 165 433Individual Members and Associate Members 154 113 267 TOTAL ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT 605 380 985 Members 32,866 6,744 39,610Associate Members 42 35 77 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 32,908 6,779 39,687
40,000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
STATISTICAL INFORMATION MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Young Leaders 573 227 800Network Members (recorded elsewhere) 171 82 253Total Network Members 303 109 412
UNITS
Beaver Scout Colonies 578Cub Scout Packs 625Scout Troops 525Explorer Scout Units 213Local Scout Networks 36Scout Active Support Units 41Groups 589Districts 59Regions 8
Growth in Scottish Scout Membership 2006 - 2011
Adult Volunteers (Other)
Adult Volunteers (Network Members)
Scout Network
Explorer Scouts
Scouts
Cub Scouts
Beaver Scouts
Adam&Company
AndyCameron
Barr’sSoftDrinks
Bo’ness&KinneilRailway
CaledonianMacBrayne
CarolineGoodfellow&JimLugton
CashBackforCommunities
CelticFootballClub
CHWilken’sExecutry
ColinScott
DavidStorey
DeepSeaWorld
EdinburghMilitaryTattoo
FergusMuirhead
FordellFirsActiveSupport
GannochyTrust
GillBowman
GlasgowMarriottHotel
GLyall’sExecutry
Hugh&MaryMiller
JamesRae&Son
JFGraham
JohnstonPublicationsLtd
Keegan&Pennykid
(InsuranceBrokers)Ltd
LizCameron
LochgoilheadActiveSupport
LordWallaceofTankernessQC
Mackie’sofScotland
MearnsCastleGolfAcademy
MuirDeanTrust
Multiprint–Kirkcaldy
MacRobertTrust
NationalVoluntaryYouthWork
OrganisationsSupportFund
PenningtonsSolicitorsLLP
ProvostofPerth
PurpleKite
RangersFootballClub
RevNickiMcNelly
RonaldMillerFoundation
RoyDavidson
ScottishExecutiveEducationDepartment
ScottishFootballMuseum
ScottishPoliceCollege
ScottishScoutActiveSupport
ScottishYouthHostelsAssociation
SCVO
SearleMemorialTrust
SPIEMatthewHall
SuttonGroupLtd
TheFalkirkWheel
TheFamousGrouseExperience
TheMillerFoundation
TheRoyalYachtBritannia
TheScotchWhiskyExperience
TheScottishRailwayPreservationSociety
TheStenhousemuirTrystBoys
ThomasTunnockLimited
VeryRevdDrGrahamForbesCBE
Walker’sShortbreadLimited
WilliamGrant&Sons
YouthLinkScotland
25
24supporters and sponsors 2010 - 2011
“ Our annual two-week long summer
camp is a Scouting highlight for me.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance
Scouting skills and a great way to
cement long-lasting friendships.”
Ross 15, Explorer Scout
Photographykindlysuppliedby:AbdulMateen1stGlasgowBeavers,ClydeRegionalScoutCouncil,DaveCreighton,DavidMitchel,KirstieAitken,EdinburghGangShow,114thMorningside
Adam&Company
AndyCameron
Barr’sSoftDrinks
Bo’ness&KinneilRailway
CaledonianMacBrayne
CarolineGoodfellow&JimLugton
CashBackforCommunities
CelticFootballClub
CHWilken’sExecutry
ColinScott
DavidStorey
DeepSeaWorld
EdinburghMilitaryTattoo
FergusMuirhead
FordellFirsActiveSupport
GannochyTrust
GillBowman
GlasgowMarriottHotel
GLyall’sExecutry
Hugh&MaryMiller
JamesRae&Son
JFGraham
JohnstonPublicationsLtd
Keegan&Pennykid
(InsuranceBrokers)Ltd
LizCameron
LochgoilheadActiveSupport
LordWallaceofTankernessQC
Mackie’sofScotland
MearnsCastleGolfAcademy
MuirDeanTrust
Multiprint–Kirkcaldy
MacRobertTrust
NationalVoluntaryYouthWork
OrganisationsSupportFund
PenningtonsSolicitorsLLP
ProvostofPerth
PurpleKite
RangersFootballClub
RevNickiMcNelly
RonaldMillerFoundation
RoyDavidson
ScottishExecutiveEducationDepartment
ScottishFootballMuseum
ScottishPoliceCollege
ScottishScoutActiveSupport
ScottishYouthHostelsAssociation
SCVO
SearleMemorialTrust
SPIEMatthewHall
SuttonGroupLtd
TheFalkirkWheel
TheFamousGrouseExperience
TheMillerFoundation
TheRoyalYachtBritannia
TheScotchWhiskyExperience
TheScottishRailwayPreservationSociety
TheStenhousemuirTrystBoys
ThomasTunnockLimited
VeryRevdDrGrahamForbesCBE
Walker’sShortbreadLimited
WilliamGrant&Sons
YouthLinkScotland
25
24supporters and sponsors 2010 - 2011
“ Our annual two-week long summer
camp is a Scouting highlight for me.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance
Scouting skills and a great way to
cement long-lasting friendships.”
Ross 15, Explorer Scout
Photographykindlysuppliedby:AbdulMateen1stGlasgowBeavers,ClydeRegionalScoutCouncil,DaveCreighton,DavidMitchel,KirstieAitken,EdinburghGangShow,114thMorningside
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