Journey Through our Year

SC 15 Journey through our year Annual Review 2014/15

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Scouting in Scotland has grown again this year as more and more young people join our adventure. With a focus on youth involvement, we have been working hard to ensure that Scouting is truly shaped by young people in partnership with adults, and that our programme is relevant to young people in every community across Scotland.

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24A Latitude: 56.171722 Longitude: -4.900104 Moray Macdonald, Chair of Scottish Board

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Scouting in Scotland is made possible by 7,422 adult volunteers who dedicate a huge number of hours at a local and national level. However it is clear that if we are to deliver the strategy, we need to ensure our volunteers are properly supported.�

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CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION We are now more than half way through the initial three year period set for delivering our current Strategic Plan.

Significant progress has been made over the past year and a number of important actions have been taken to improve our ability to deliver the plan.

When our strategy was approved we were quite aware that the outcomes we sought were hugely ambitious. That was the only option to ensure we could extend Scouts Scotland’s reach further and deeper into our communities. Over the past year the Board has been focused on ensuring that all the building blocks required to deliver the strategy are in place.

Earlier this year the Chief Commissioner made the important appointment of our new Depute Chief Commissioner for Youth Involvement. Paul Mcllvenny has already made an impact with the hosting of #ScotShape, an event to involve 14 to 25 year olds in the creation of a youth involvement strategy. This event led to the production of a robust plan to ensure that young people are fully involved in every level of decision making in Scouts Scotland, from Beaver Colonies through to the Scottish Board. This will be rolled out over the coming year.

Partnership and collaboration are key approaches required to deliver our strategy.

The Scottish Board started a process to learn from and engage with other organisations in the youth sector by organising a joint meeting with the Scottish volunteer and professional team, Youth Scotland, Young Scot, Education Scotland and YouthLink Scotland. A number of potential avenues for partnership were discussed, including outdoor learning, Curriculum for Excellence and the role that Scouting can play in wider youth participation in decision making.

The Business Committee this year started a review of our professional support structure and commissioned Dr Graham Beastall to lead the work. His report has made recommendations that would see a restructure of the staff team at Scottish Headquarters and the addition of a number of posts to improve fundraising, communication and our activity centres.

Ultimately the strategy must be delivered at a local level; I was therefore pleased that Graham’s report recommended that development officers be supported by Scottish Headquarters to deliver local development projects in partnership with Regional teams.

The Board has also worked this year to ensure that our staff have access to appropriate IT infrastructure and to conduct a review of our properties and maintenance plans.

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The Board approved the building of a new 20-bed accommodation block at Fordell Firs. When complete, the new accommodation will allow the activity centre to offer high quality outdoor experiences to more of our members and to support outdoor learning for external parties. The Board was pleased that Lady Morrison consented to name the accommodation the Sir Garth Morrison Lodge in memory of Sir Garth Morrison, our former Honorary President and Chief Scout.

This year’s AGM sees Simon McGrory, Hamish Scott and Colin Williamson come to the end of their terms as elected members on the Scottish Board. On behalf of the Board and Council, I’d like to thank them for their service and sound advice over the years.

This has been a very demanding year for the wide volunteer and professional team at Scouts Scotland. Thanks to the work they have done, we have begun to put in place firm foundations for continued growth.

On behalf of the Board I would like to pay a huge thank you to all who have assisted us over the year.

Moray Macdonald Chair of Scottish Board

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CHIEF COMMISSIONER’S REPORT The year under review has been another busy one for Scottish Scouting.

In addition to a huge amount of quality Scouting in Groups, Units, Districts and Regions across the country, the wider Scottish HQ team has also had one of its busiest periods for many years.

Our youth membership grew for the ninth year in a row despite many administrative challenges. In last year’s annual report, I stated that such growth was in large measure down to the high quality programmes that our leaders deliver week in, week out. In an attempt to keep that programme fresh and vibrant, we rolled out a wide range of improvements and updates to the youth programme for all five Sections in January 2015. This was ably supported by a series of Regional workshops run by members of the SHQ Programme Team. These changes are now being implemented across the UK. In the summer of 2014, we witnessed another stunningly successful Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette. The Camp Chief and his team delivered yet another superb international Scouting experience

for our Scottish Explorer Scouts and their guests. The Satellite Camp was also a great success. Scouts got the opportunity to get a taste of what Blair Atholl has to offer. I have no doubt that many of them will want to attend the main camp in the future.

During the camp, a comprehensive review commissioned by the Scottish Board and led by Kevin O’Gorman, Depute RC Clyde Region was completed. The Programme and Region Support Committee accepted over 30 recommendations for positive change. As in all things in Scouting, it is important that we look critically at what we do in an effort to improve, even something as successful as Blair Atholl, our flagship Scottish Scouting event.

I was also delighted that we were able to deliver some quality workshops and conferences for some of our key managers and leaders. A successful conference for Regional and District Commissioners was surpassed only by an even bigger event for over 100 trainers. In addition, we held another productive residential weekend for members of the Scottish Board and the SHQ staff and volunteer teams. During this weekend we became aware of just how

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highly Scouting in Scotland is regarded by our peers in the youth work sector.

We intend to continue to work across all strands of our operation to further push the boundaries in what we can achieve supporting grass roots Scouting.

Scouting is an organisation about people – young and old. Scottish Scouting is full of great people of all ages. I would like to give my heartfelt thanks for their dedication, drive, commitment and focus.

Graham Haddock Chief Commissioner of Scotland

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22A Latitude: 56.054508 Longitude: -3.379245 Graham Haddock, Chief Commissioner of Scotland

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Our volunteers should be very proud of the work they do and the superb results they achieve for Scotland’s young people. They are making a real difference to our citizens of the future.�

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As a new Explorer Group with Explorers all aged 14-15 when we applied for the grant, they were inexperienced, lacking in confidence and competence. Through the work they have done planning and preparing for these different camps both their Scouting and personal skills have grown and with it their confidence and competence.�

GROWING SCOUTING IN SCOTLAND Our commitment to continued growth of Scouting in Scotland has again been delivered, with our 2015 Membership Census recording a ninth consecutive year of growth in youth membership.

Membership as a whole has remained static, reflecting a dip in the number of adult volunteers and thus a challenge for the future in developing our capacity for growth. Total membership stands at 44,358, to include 36,936 youth members, supported by 7,422 adult volunteers.

Support from the CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme and from the Gannochy Trust has enabled our Development Grants Committee and its CashBack sub-committee to channel nearly ÂŁ120,000 towards local development and growth initiatives by way of 28 Start-up, 149 Development and 32 Programme Grants.

In support of inclusion and development objectives, a number of discussions were held in Glasgow, Greenock and Dundee to explore ways to grow opportunities for young people in traditionally hard to reach communities.

A subsequent pilot development project was launched in October 2014 focussing on communities in North and East Ayrshire and in Glasgow and Clyde Valley. With funding from the UK Government, channelled through the Youth United Foundation, two part-time Local Development Officers are employed with a target of supporting the start-up and growth of 20 youth Sections within 18 months. Progress during the year gives confidence that this target will be met and indeed exceeded. Project management, supported by South West and Clyde Regions and local Districts, assists local direction and will support sustainability.

OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS

7,422 adult members

36,936 youth members

40 Queen’s Scout Awards achieved

33,000 pints of milk consumed at Blair Atholl Jamborette

1,800 young people and adults from 19 countries attended Blair Atholl Jamborette

954 individual young people benefited from Young People Taking the Lead funding

55 blue tit eggs laid in nesting boxes

at Fordell Firs National Activity Centre

332 young people took part

in locally organised youth forums

848 Leaders

received Programme refresh training

49 young people provided with grants and trained to deliver adventurous activities to their peers

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR WIDER COMMUNITY Scouting has always been recognised as a force for good in the community. Active citizenship forms a key element of our youth programme, providing valuable skills for young people and delivering social impact for local communities. Scouts Scotland has engaged with a range of external organisations to ensure that Scouting maintains a strong profile, is recognised for its contribution to society and secures opportunities for wider participation of our members in social action.

A Strategic Funding Partnership with Scottish Government engenders partnership with Education Scotland in particular and across the youth work sector around contribution to achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) goals, particularly through development of our youth members outside the classroom.

Partnership through the Awards Network has focussed on gaining greater recognition of wider achievements of our young people. Our Lochgoilhead Centre has engaged with Education Scotland in teacher-focussed events on CfE and outdoor learning and with SYHA and the Duke of Edinburgh Award at the Scottish Learning Festival. With the Scottish Adventurous Activities Forum (SAAF), we have also supported Government in reviewing arrangements for licencing adventurous activity provisions for young people.

Scouts Scotland played a key role in supporting Wild in the Park, a YouthLink Scotland event held in June 2014 at Holyrood Park, incorporating the first ever outdoor Scottish Parliamentary Reception, celebrating outdoor learning and showcasing the life-changing impact of youth work across Scotland. Explorer Scouts engaged in a friendly tent-pitching ‘competition’ with Party Leaders at the event.

Our CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme Partnership with the Girlguiding, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Clubs for Young People and Youth Scotland has delivered significant resources to develop volunteer-led youth work in local communities across Scotland.

We have facilitated opportunities for employee volunteering for a number of well-known companies to our mutual benefit, chiefly through campsites and activity centres. Kelso Scout Group won our Community Project of the Year Award for a multi-faceted community action project that involved all youth Sections in a project developing a community garden, growing vegetables and working with another local charity to package and supply the produce to needy local residents.

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DEVELOPING PEOPLE We recognise our people as our most important asset and have committed to ensuring that our volunteers are better trained and resourced and that our employees are continually up-skilled.

Almost 80 volunteer managers attended The Sky’s the Limit, providing District Commissioners (and Regional Commissioners in joint and parallel sessions) with a demanding but enjoyable programme focussing on key skills and practice in relation to the responsibilities of their management roles. Subject matter included Adult Volunteer Appointments, Induction and Reviews; Youth Programme Refresh; Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting compliance; Disputes and Complaints; Media issues; Growth; Inclusion; Community Impact; and Youth-Shaped Scouting.

Our Adult Training team delivered a number of important training events: a Presenters and Facilitators course in Inverness to increase the training delivery capacity of rural Regions; ‘Ready Steady Train’ for 120 trainers and ADCs (Adult Training) included ‘Train the Trainer’ events for Safeguarding Trainers and for Executive Trainers, introducing a new course to support trustees and committee members in areas of governance and business management.

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Almost 400 adults participated in Acceler8, a 1-day event bringing together a wide range of Scouting and external organisations. This provided programme resources, practical demonstrations and training to enhance the skills and programme offers of volunteers for young people.

Scouts Scotland staff and volunteers held a team development weekend in February. The event engaged a panel of external professionals from the youth work sector, who discussed Scouts Scotland’s work and vital role within Scotland. The staff and volunteer team also took part in training across a wide range of areas, including social media, health and safety, first aid, adventurous activities, charity finance, project management, employment / HR, and digital communications.

A Staff Action Plan was developed following the 2014 staff conference and staff satisfaction survey. A new method of recording CPD was also introduced, which informs development of a wider Training Plan. 34 staff attended the 2015 Staff Conference in February 2015, with participation extended to Scouting staff employed locally by Regions. A Professional Staffing Capacity review has also been progressed, reporting in May 2015, to be considered by the Board thereafter. This seeks to address constraints to supporting delivery of our ambitious Strategy.

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QUALITY PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND SUPPORT The 34th Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette, a two week adventure camp, took place during summer 2014. More than 1,800 young people and leaders participated from 19 Countries. A Satellite Camp provided an opportunity for a further 500 Scottish Scouts to gain a quality international experience. The Board initiated a review of the Jamborette, which, whilst making some recommendations for organisational updating, highlighted the quality and impact of the experience for young people.

A refresh of our youth programme was rolled out through Energise, a series of briefing workshops on new elements to the Programme, badges & awards, youth involvement and the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme delivered to 608 Leaders across all eight Regions. A Leader relating the impact of the event, commented: “One of the best aspects of the day was the opportunity to talk with other leaders who I have never met before… I came away with several good ideas for activities and running our troop.”

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A youth section sampling exercise was undertaken over the winter months to identify issues relating to delivery and availability of a balanced programme and opportunities to our youth members to gain a quality programme experience.

A residential experiences review was also conducted to identify trends in the provision of camping and indoor residential experiences. The review gave comfort that, despite challenges on volunteer time, young people continue to have access to such experiences, particularly through Group and District events.

A new National Activity Centres Committee has been established, with a particular remit to promote and develop our National Activity Centres at Fordell Firs, Lochgoilhead and Meggernie as a programme and training resource for Scouting. Originating as a water activities centre in 1965, the Lochgoilhead Centre celebrates 50 years as a centre of excellence for a range of water and land-based adventurous activities, providing programme opportunities that may not be available through local Scouting. The Centres also continue to grow provision to schools and youth and community groups.

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Latitude: 56.135503 Longitude: -3.180470 Gemma, 16 from Fife

I’d heard so much about Blair Atholl and what a great camp it is so was super excited about going for a long time. The thing that I enjoyed the most was making loads of new friends from around the world and getting the chance to do different activities that I wouldn’t get to do normally. I loved the fact that in the same day you could learn how to make a camp gadget from natural materials, and then be mountain biking somewhere you would never know to go.�

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SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE We have made considerable progress during the year towards the aim of Scouting being shaped by young people in partnership with adults.

We appointed a Depute Chief Commissioner for Youth Involvement to lead this work and, following consultations with young people and adults, an emerging Youth Involvement Strategy received support in principle from the Board at a joint meeting with the SHQ Team in February.

Progress in this area is illustrated

by Sean, an Explorer Scout aged 17: “I attended the Young Spokesperson course in 2014, and since then have achieved and learned more than I thought I could within Scouting.

The Young People Take the Lead strand of our CashBack for Communities SmallGrants Scheme programme has enabled us to support almost 900 young people to develop and exercise leadership skills within Scouting and other local community settings and has enhanced skills of young people for community action and participation.

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Since the training I have been part of a group that created a leaflet to help promote Scouting in my local area; I represented Scouting at the Duke of Edinburgh Commonwealth Youth Summit, which focussed on how we can become the leaders of tomorrow; and I presented the Annual Review at the Scouts Scotland AGM, which really allowed me to develop a lot of skills I’d been learning in the last year.

Those events led me to where I am now; part of the Youth Involvement Development Team, which promotes young people in Scouting taking a key role in shaping the future of the Movement. I, along with many other youth members, have helped find out what truly matters to Scouts and how they want to see Scouting grow. This has been a really exciting role, which took me down to London to represent Scotland at the UK Scout Association Youth Summit, and I have since helped plan a Scottish Youth Summit.”

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08A Latitude: 56.071594 Longitude: -3.452193 Sean, 17, Explorer Scout, Dunfermline

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I can’t believe how much I have achieved in just a year, and can’t wait to see where else Scouts takes me!”

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FUTURE PLANS During the year ahead the Board will continue to progress towards achieving the goals set out in its current 2013 – 2016 Strategic Plan. After reflecting on the ambitious outcomes it seeks to achieve, and to enable, a transformative operational impact of the revised governance structure to be fully realised, the Board is minded to roll forward its current Strategy to 2018.

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The Board will seek to fully implement the changes required to: Embed a Youth Involvement Strategy Implement recommendations from a Professional Staffing Capacity Review that seeks to enhance capacity to support local development of Scouting Improve IT and communications infrastructure to modernise business and operational practice Address recommendations for development and maintenance of our physical estate, to include the building of a new residential facility at Fordell Firs National Activity Centre to be named the Sir Garth Morrison Lodge in memory of our late Honorary President and former Chief Scout Build partnerships and alliances to enhance social action and community impact Improve fundraising capacity and impact

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015 The financial outturn for year ended 31 March 2015 is satisfactory although challenges remain with the financial performance of our three National Activity Centres.

The General Reserve Fund increased during the year by £11,773 after transfers and before investment gains. Designated Unrestricted Reserves also increased by £151,782, again after transfers and before investment gains. Transfers have been made from the General Fund at 31st March to designate the generous legacy from the late Miss Betty Meikle for future Scouting projects and for the anticipated costs arising from the ongoing Property Review and Staff Resourcing projects.

Restricted Funds increased by £5,234 after transfers and before investment gains, reflecting the use of grant funding to support local development projects, and including donations received to help fund the new Sir Garth Morrison Lodge at Fordell Firs, due for completion by the end of 2015.

The value of our investments increased by 5.6% in value over the period, ending the year at £898,622.

On the income side, membership subscription income increased by 3.3%, in line with the overall growth in membership numbers.

Grants from The Searle Memorial Trust, specifically to support the centre at Meggernie, continued at the same level as in the previous year while funding from The Scottish Government also continued through our Strategic Funding Partnership agreement.

Income at Fordell Firs and for the Equipment Hire Service increased, the latter increase partially due to income from the 2014 Blair Atholl Jamborette. As a result both produced increased operating surpluses compared to the previous year. The Lochgoilhead Centre unfortunately continues to face particular challenges and recorded an increased operating deficit when compared to the previous year. The National Activity Centres Committee has commissioned work on a new marketing strategy which, in conjunction with the improved approach to overall Centre strategy, should deliver a significant improvement in performance in 2015/16. Meggernie’s performance improved slightly, delivering a smaller operating deficit than last year. Overall the performance of the National Activity Centre and the Equipment Hire service improved by 13%.

Staff and overhead expenditure was well within budget, including modest increases over previous year costs.

Income to Restricted Funds totalled £297,610, including the grant of £65,000 from the Gannochy Trust, which once

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again has been used to support development initiatives in Groups, Districts and Regions across Scotland. Cashback for Communities Funding continues with an income of ÂŁ81,508 providing valuable direct financial support to local Groups, as well as funding development support initiatives. Grants received from the National Voluntary Youth Organisations Support Fund, totalling ÂŁ53,119, funded various other development and support initiatives.

The Scottish Board acknowledges with grateful thanks the financial assistance provided by all our sponsors and supporters.

Summary Financial Statements The summary financial statements contain information extracted from the full statutory report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2015, which received an unqualified audit report and were approved by the Board on 5 September 2015. The accounts have been lodged with OSCR and can be obtained on request from Scottish Headquarters.

Moray Macdonald Chair of Scottish Board

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I wanted to give back to the community that had given so much to me. I used to be a Scout and I wanted to help develop kids in my local community and make sure they got the amazing opportunities I had.�

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015 Unrestricted funds (£)

Restricted funds (£)

Total 2015 funds (£)

Total 2014 funds (£)

INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generated funds Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities

1,123,062 2,097 22,745 1,365,976

284,678 12,932 -

1,407,740 2,097 35,677 1,365,976

1,227,179 1,625 44,053 1,051,201

TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES

2,513,880

297,610

2,811,490

2,324,058

RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income Investment management costs Charitable activities Governance costs

472,338 3,219 1,814,164 60,604

1,890 290,486 -

472,338 5,109 2,104,650 60,604

465,641 6,297 1,755,768 57,416

TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED

2,350,325

292,376

2,642,701

2,285,122

163,555

5,234

168,789

38,936

(1,635) 31,754

(960) 18,649

(2,595) 50,403

2,372 11,881

193,674

22,923

216,597

53,189

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward

1,583,034

956,098

2,539,132

2,485,943

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

1,776,708

979,021

2,755,729

2,539,132

NET INCOMING RESOURCES Before other Recognised Gains/(Losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Investment assets - realised (losses)/gains Investment assets - unrealised gains NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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 OF 31 MARCH 2015 2015 (£)

2014 (£)

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

668,148

711,193

INVESTMENTS at Market Value Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds

566,132 332,490

536,014 314,802

1,566,770

1,562,009

18,868 129,880 1,994,618

21,139 129,750 1,989,269

2,143,366

2,140,158

954,407

1,163,035

NET CURRENT ASSETS

1,188,959

977,123

TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES

2,755,729

2,539,132

FUNDS Unrestricted Funds - General Reserves - Designated Reserves Restricted Funds

1,297,150 479,558 979,021

1,263,723 319,311 956,098

2,755,729

2,539,132

CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Bank and Cash Balances

CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors

Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of the Scottish Council on 5 September 2015.

Signed on their behalf on that date by:

Moray Macdonald Chair of Scottish Board

J W Kennedy BCom CA Honorary Treasurer

MEMBERSHIP CENSUS 2015 MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

Beaver Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Explorer Scouts Network members

9,075 10,579 8,622 2,828 111

1,258 1,552 1,965 899 47

10,333 12,131 10,587 3,727 158

TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

31,215

5,721

36,936

Sections leaders Sectional Assistants & Skills Instructors Group Scout Leaders District Skills Instructors District Advisers District Scouters District Commissioners (incl. Assts & Deputies) Regional Skills Instructors Regional Advisers Regional Scouters Regional Commissioners (incl. Assts & Deputies)

2,828 378 361 6 10 23 91 2 12 4 24

2,090 281 131 0 6 20 55 0 3 2 12

4,918 659 492 6 16 43 146 2 15 6 36

TOTAL LEADERSHIP

3,739

2,600

6,339

District Administrators District Office Bearers Region Administrators Region Office Bearers Scout Active Support Individual Members and Associate Members

24 80 18 18 330 176

33 50 13 5 187 149

57 130 31 23 517 325

TOTAL ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

646

437

1,083

Members Associate Members

35,562 38

8,717 41

44,279 79

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

35,600

8,758

44,358

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

LEADERSHIP

ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

710 153 264

280 101 148

990 254 412

STATISTICAL INFORMATION Young Leaders Network members (recorded elsewhere) Total Network members

UNITS Beaver Scout Colonies Cub Scout Packs Scout Troops Explorer Scout Units Local Scout Networks Scout Active Support Units Young Leader Units Groups Districts Regions

612 647 565 240 24 62 40 599 53 8

Scouts Scotland Youth Membership 2006 - 2015 40,000

30,000

20,000

Scout Network

Explorer Scouts

10,000

Scouts

Cub Scouts

0

Beaver Scouts 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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05B Latitude: 55.070452, Longitude: -3.607846 Sarah, 14 from Dumfries

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Scouts is a place where you make loads of new friends and gain some fantastic skills that will benefit you throughout your life.�

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ STATEMENT TO THE BOARD OF SCOUTS SCOTLAND We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2015.

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.

This statement is made solely to the Board as a body in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken so we might state to the Board those matters we are required to state in such a statement and for no other purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Board as a body for our work, for this statement, or for the opinions we have formed.

We conducted our work in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter.

Opinion In our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full annual financial statements and the Report of the Board of Scouts Scotland for the year ended 31 March 2015.

Respective responsibilities of the Board and the Auditor

Chiene + Tait LLP Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh EH3 6NL

The Board are 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 annual financial statements and the Report of the Board.

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The 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 Scouts Scotland, with a board for the management of its business. Scouts Scotland is an independently registered Scottish Charity with its own constitution.

HONORARY PRESIDENT - Chris Tiso

SCOTTISH BOARD - EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chair Chief Commissioner of Scotland Honorary Treasurer Chair of the Executive Committee † Depute Chief Commissioner (Region Support) † Depute Chief Commissioner (Programme) † Chair of the Scottish Scout Network Council SHQ Commissioner for Communication † Chief Executive and Secretary

Moray Macdonald Graham Haddock John W Kennedy G Ian McPherson (to 8 November 2014) Chris Brammer (to 8 November 2014) Kenneth Robertson (to 8 November 2014) Angus Gillies Vacant (to 8 November 2014) James A Duffy*

Ex Officio roles removed from Board membership with effect from AGM 2014 *Non-Voting

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SCOTTISH BOARD - ELECTED MEMBERS David Smith Simon McGrory Hamish Scott Colin Williamson Dan Harper Ian McPherson David Mitchell Brian Moretta Colin Hastie Callum Holt

Clyde Region Clyde Region Forth Region South West Region West Region Clyde Region Forth Region South East Region Forth Region Clyde Region

2008 - 8/11/2014* 2009 - 2015* 2009 - 2015* 2012 - 2015 2010 – 2016* 2012 – 2016** 1/06/2013 - 2016** 9/11/2013 - 2016 2014 - 2017 2014 - 2017

* elected for a second consecutive term ** elected following serving part-term / Casual Vacancy

ELECTED YOUTH MEMBER Gavin Holt

Clyde Region

2011 – 8/11/2014

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8/11/2014 - 28/02/2015

Voice for Young People -

2/11/2013 - 8/11/2014 31/05/2014 - 8/11/2014 31/05/2014 - 8/11/2014 31/05/2014 - 6/09/2014

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APPOINTED MEMBERS Laura Wilson

CO-OPTED MEMBERS Steven Maclennan Laura Amphlett Jane Mackie Lorna Stevens

MINUTE SECRETARY -

Principal Address Fordell Firs, Hillend Dunfermline Fife, KY11 7HQ Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh, EH2 2YB

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Auditors Chiene + Tait LLP Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh, EH3 6NL

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Investment Advisors Adam & Company Investment Management Ltd 25 St Andrew Square Edinburgh, EH2 1AF

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SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS 2014- 2015

Asthma UK

National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fund

BCT Outdoors

Nationwide Building Society

Brigadier Melville Jameson, Lord Lieutenant of Perth & Kinross

North Inch Community Campus

CashBack for Communities Deep Sea World

Provost Liz Grant, Perth & Kinross Council

Do It Outdoors

Renfrewshire Council

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Respectme

Education Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

Exxon Mobil

Satrosphere Science Centre

Fordell Firs Active Support

Save the Children UK

Gannochy Trust

Scottish Book Trust

Glasgow Pride

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Glasgow Science Centre

Scottish Government Strategic Funding Partnership

Animate Scotland

Glasgow Scout Shops

Paisley Town Hall

Scottish Orienteering Association

Hugh & Mary Miller Bequest

Scottish Police College

Inch Active Support

Scottish Power Ltd

John Caldwell, Depute Provost of Renfrewshire

Scottish Scout Active Support

Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd

Scottish Scout Active Support Marquee Service

Keep Scotland Beautiful

SCVO

Kingdom Amateur Radio Society

Searle Memorial Trust

Lloyds Banking Group

Stonewall Scotland

Lochgoilhead Active Support

The Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies

Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium Miss Betty Meikle’s Estate Mountaineering Council of Scotland Multiprint – Kirkcaldy

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The Miller Foundation Tiso YouthLink Scotland

MacRobert Trust

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The Discovery Award

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Scouts Scotland Fordell Firs Hillend Dunfermline Fife, KY11 7HQ T 01383 419 073 E shq@scouts.scot www.scouts.scot twitter.com/scoutsscotland fb.com/scoutsscotland Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511

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