ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14
CONTENTS 01
Chair's Welcome
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Chair’s Report
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Chief Commissioner’s Report
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Our Year in Numbers
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Sustainable Growth and Development of Scouting in Scotland
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Volunteer and Staff Development, Training and Support
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Working in Partnership with our Wider Community
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Quality Programme Delivery and Support
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Supporting and Developing our Young People
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The Journey Continues
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Financial Summary
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Independent Auditor’s Statement
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Legal and Administrative Information
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Membership Census
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Supporters and Sponsors
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Just as we help to develop young people, we must ensure that we continue to develop our organisation to ensure it is fit for purpose. The past year has been one where we have reviewed our structures, and put in place a new strategy to guide our work going forward. At the beginning of the year the Scottish Board approved a new Strategic Plan for 2013 – 2016 and already much has been delivered across the seven key themes: sustainable growth; volunteer and staff development; working in partnership with our wider community; quality programme delivery; supporting and developing our young people; strengthening our finances; and safeguarding and safety in Scouting. There is only so much we can do at a national level to deliver our strategy, as it is locally where the impact is felt. Over the next year we will be working with Regions, Districts and Groups to help bring the strategy to life at a local level. Following a year long review the Scottish Board was presented with a wide range 02
of recommendations from a Governance Review Working Group that reported to us in November 2013. The review group was led by Craig Turpie and I’d like to thank him and his team for the thorough piece of work that was produced. The Board accepted the recommendations in full and these were subsequently approved by an EGM of the Scottish Council held in July 2014. The Governance Review was an important part of the jigsaw that sees us with an organisation that is fit for purpose for the next stage of our journey. The key changes see a slimmer and more democratic structure that is supported by people with the right skills and is more reflective of our membership, including striving for a better gender balance and more youth involvement throughout. Communication is an important part of the role of SHQ – engaging with members and providing information and support. A key part of our new communication strategy came to fruition this year with the publication in October 2013 of the
first edition of Scouting Scotland magazine. Members in Scotland continue to receive the UK version of Scouting Magazine, but now with added content relevant to Scotland. We are working hard in other areas to improve our communications, including a new website, better use of social media channels, improved e-bulletins and better sharing of information from and to the Scottish Board and sub-committees. This has been my first year as Chair and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, learned many new things, and had the great fortune to work with, and meet, some amazing people who give their time to Scouting. This year’s AGM sees David Smith and Gavin Holt coming 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 and counsel over the years. I’d also like to offer a huge thank you to my predecessor, Duncan Clark, who stepped
down last year. He left the Board in a better place and set the path ahead for our new strategy and the governance review. The Chairs of the Executive Committee and Programme and Development Committee also stepped down at the end of 2013, and on behalf of the Board I thank Douglas J Allan and Eleanor Lyall for the huge contribution that they made to our work. Finally, Scouting is delivered by thousands of leaders, volunteer managers, administrators, staff, parents, friends and supporters across Scotland who work tirelessly and give their time freely. Thank you for all that you do! On behalf of the Scottish Board, I commend this Review to you and look forward to all of us working together over the coming year as we aim to deliver even better Scouting to more young people.
Moray Macdonald Chair of Scottish Board
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The year under review has been another stunning success story for Scouting in Scotland. We recorded our eighth consecutive year of growth, outstripping growth in the UK as a whole for the fifth year in a row. It is interesting to reflect for a moment on why we continue to grow. For me the answer has to be in large measure down to the quality of programme being offered to our youth members across the length and breadth of the country. One example of this quality can be found in some of our international programme opportunities. The summer of 2013 was a bumper year for international Scouting in Scotland. Almost 150 young people completed their Explorer Belt - a demanding and challenging international experience - in Canada, USA and Estonia. The Scottish Contingent to the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree was an outstanding success and, despite some inclement weather, Clyde Region’s Auchengillan Jamboree hosted over 1,350 Scouts and leaders from over 15 countries. Forth Region led a superb development expedition to Zambia and many Groups and Units took parties overseas. During the year, five Units of Explorer Scouts from Scotland with their Unit Leaders and nearly 80 adult members of the International Service Team were selected to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015. All are currently working together to plan for what I have no doubt will be the adventure of a lifetime next summer. In the autumn, the international theme continued when we launched our Commonwealth Challenge as we looked forward to the 2014 Commonwealth
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Games in Glasgow. This superb resource in two parts has proven to be a popular and useful source of excellent programme material for all Sections. The accompanying Badge was designed by Kai Purdy, a Cub Scout with 31st Ross & Sutherland (Portree) Scout Group, and has proven to be most popular. Badges and awards remain an important part of Scouting. In April this year I was delighted to see so many Scottish Queen’s Scouts attend the National Service and Parade at Windsor Castle. Over 50 of some 72 Scottish Queen's Scouts recognised this year made the trip and what a splendid sight they made leading the parade round the Quadrangle in the Castle. We need to continue to encourage more of our young members to push themselves to achieve the top awards in their Sections leading to the pinnacle of our awards scheme – the Queen's Scout Award. Given the richness of what we offer in Programme terms, it has been important to reflect on why people join Scouts and why some don’t. An additional alternative Scout Promise, which opened up our membership to people with no avowed faith, was announced in October. This development was warmly welcomed by people from the breadth of society. Without compromising our values, it removed a significant barrier for some to membership of our exciting organisation. More people from many different walks of life can now join our adventure. But all of this does not happen without a huge amount of commitment and dedication from the 7600 adult volunteers who work week in, week out to deliver quality Scouting. I was delighted that 53
adults had their exceptional volunteer service recognised this year in Scouting’s annual St George’s Day Awards list. This was a significant increase on previous years and I would ask everyone to continue to ensure that all deserving adults in Scouting are given appropriate thanks and recognition through our Adult Awards process. There were many other highlights in my Scouting year; visiting Group, District and Region AGM’s and activity days to hear what is going on around the country; attending Aberdeen and Stirling Gang Shows and the Fast Forward event at Fordell Firs; joining members of the Scottish Scout Active Support Unit at their annual meeting and attending the Scottish Scout Burns Supper. All presented different facets of our rich organisation and demonstrated yet again why we are in such good shape.
Scouting is an organisation about people – young and old. I am immensely proud of the work done by all our volunteers and staff and the superb results they achieve for Scotland’s young people. To all who support Scouting please accept my sincerest thanks.
Graham Haddock Chief Commissioner of Scotland
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2,345,112
HOURS CONTRIBUTED BY SCOUT VOLUNTEERS
22,000
COMMONWEALTH GAMES BADGES SEWN ON UNIFORMS 11 projects funded to develop peer leadership to over 400 Scouts and Explorer Scouts groups
7,614
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
44,373 MEMBERS IN SCOTLAND
33 young people provided with grants and trained to deliver adventurous activities to their peers
24,130 PEOPLE VISITED OUR NATIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRES THIS YEAR
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OVER £15,000 YOUTH INVOLVEMENT RESOURCES SUPPLIED TO LOCAL LEADERS
36,759
YOUTH MEMBERS
31 start up grants provided to new sections, totalling £13,925
1,844 badges were achieved through the Lochgoilhead National Activity Centre
190 GRANTS
PROVIDED FROM CASHBACK, SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT AND HILL AND SNOW FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMME AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
72 QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARDS ACHIEVED
317 ADULT TRAINING BADGES ACHIEVED 07
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We believe that Scouting should be enjoyed by as many young people and adult volunteers as possible, and aim for our membership to be as diverse as the communities we live in. Since our Centenary in 2007, membership of Scouting in Scotland has increased by almost 10,000, with more girls, boys and adults seeking out everyday adventure.
In the last year membership from BME communities accounted for 15.5% of overall growth, while record numbers of girls continue to join Scouting across Scotland, with female members accounting for 47% of growth in youth membership from 2013 to 2014.
Isadora, 16, from Huntly said:
During 2013, two volunteers were appointed to lead our development and inclusion agendas. They’re assisting Regions to support Districts and Groups to identify opportunities for Scouting activities in areas of social exclusion, socioeconomic deprivation and in rural communities, securing funding where appropriate. Through our Scottish Development Fund we were able to provide funding to support a project delivered by our Clyde Region, in partnership with Kelvin Valley District, Girlguiding and the Scottish Prison Service, to establish a prison based Scout and Guide Group at HMP Low Moss, giving prisoners and their children the opportunity to benefit from Scouting and Guiding. The project aims to develop a self-sufficient group within the prison, introducing Scouting and Guiding to young people who may not have attended our groups otherwise. A flexible approach has been essential in the successful delivery of this project; forgoing full uniforms, the young people and adults all wear neckerchiefs instead, with progress sheets and wristbands taking the place of traditional badge systems as a means to record and recognise achievement.
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Our volunteers and staff play an integral part in the development of people in Scouting and it is thanks to our 7,600 adult volunteers that Scouting happens in local communities across the country. We’re committed to ensuring that our volunteers are better trained and resourced, and that our employees are continually up-skilled. In 2013 Scouts Scotland teamed up with Animate Consultancy to consider ‘effective leadership’ in a volunteer Scouting context to help us develop the leadership we need for the future. Their reporting highlighted the quality of ‘tried and tested’ leadership that could be ‘positively life changing for young people’. Following these results a series of recommendations on structure, accountability and our future vision will now help to further develop our leadership and management. At the beginning of 2014 a full staff conference was held to bring together staff from our Scottish Headquarters and National Activity Centres. Their views about the organisation formed the basis of a staff
satisfaction review that will take place annually to ensure that staff feel valued, empowered and proud. In 2013, our Adult Training Support Team delivered a series of workshops called ‘Inside Out’, to over 200 Training Advisers from our 8 Regions, who undertake the critical work of supporting and mentoring adult volunteers across the country. The programme for each one-day event was structured around Scout versions of well-known television shows. This brought an element of fun to the workshops, while delivering important messages about the skills and qualities of a Training Adviser. Participant's excellent ideas were collated by the Adult Training Support Team to produce a pocket resource for Training Advisers and for Line Managers and ADCs (AT), both of which were circulated in the early weeks of 2014. Training Advisers play a key role in the success of the Adult Training Scheme by supporting our adult volunteers through each stage, and we recognise that without well trained and supported adults, we cannot continue offering this adventure to young people.
A participant from the Highlands and Islands workshop said:
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Scouting is a fundamental part of communities across Scotland, and we are working hard to ensure that strong partnerships are being built locally and nationally. Scout Community Week is one of the most visible parts of our community engagement, with a variety of projects taking place across Scotland in 2013. The 115th Kirkcaldy Group used the week to organise a litter pick in their community and with the support of B&Q they transformed overgrown ground at their local Care Home Dementia Wing into a flower garden. The group’s success was acknowledged in Parliament through a Member’s Motion proposed by local MSP, David Torrance.
In partnership with the Commonwealth Games Legacy programme, Scouts Scotland created a Commonwealth Challenge Programme filled with activities designed to encourage members to learn more about the Commonwealth and the Games, with themes centring on geography, culture, host cities, friendship and sports of the Commonwealth. The packs were made available online and groups from across the whole of the UK signed up to take part, winning virtual medals for each activity they successfully completed.
Aiden, a Cub Scout from Fife said:
Ian McIntyre, Group Chair of the 115th Kirkcaldy Scout Group, said: “I sometimes think that our young people don’t realise what a fantastic job they do as they support their local community with activities they undertake with such enthusiasm. I think that Scouting is playing a key part in moulding them into responsible citizens we can all be proud of.” Beyond community action we’re working in partnership with other organisations, including schools, to maximise the benefits that Scouting can deliver for young people. Nationally, we have entered a Strategic Funding Partnership with the Scottish Government with a focus on development and growth. Our highly innovative CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme Partnership with five leading national voluntary youth work organisations has provided funds to enable more opportunities for more young people, particularly in more challenged communities. 13
We aim to ensure that our youth programme provides young people with relevant opportunities for personal development, and that programme achievement is encouraged, recorded and recognised. During 2013 we surveyed 80 groups across Scotland to assess the quality of our programme for young people. We now have invaluable information that will inform future work, improve programme quality and access for all our youth members. Our National Activity Centres offer fun and challenging adventures to our members. They play a key role in delivering training that ensures quality and safe adventurous activities remain at the heart of what we do. National governing body awards were achieved for a range of activities through our Centres in the past year, to include canoeing, climbing, sailing, archery, hill walking and BASP first aid. These activities
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were also enjoyed by thousands of young people at events like Beaver Picnic, Fast Forward, Meggernie Almost Haunted and Network TUB Camp. This year, 72 members achieved the Queen’s Scout Award – the highest award you can achieve in Scouting as a youth member.
Gil, 18, from Edinburgh, who achieved his Queen’s Scout Award this year said:
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Supporting and developing our young people is at the heart of what we do. Young people should be involved at every level of decision making in Scouting, and we are committed to continuously improving how we do this. We encourage our youth members to learn about, and be involved in, the democratic process. Earlier this year 60 Explorer Scouts from across Eastwood District took part in a referendum debate with politicians representing both sides. The panel included Patrick Harvie MSP, Ken Macintosh MSP, Stewart Maxwell MSP and Annabelle Goldie MSP, and was chaired by Moray Macdonald, Chair of the Scottish Board. Everyone got engaged in the debate and asked some great questions about currency, tuition fees, and the future for Scotland. Thanks to Young People Taking the Lead funding, provided through the Cashback for Communities scheme, we have been able to promote leadership skills development through training for Scout Patrol Leaders, Explorer Scout Young Leaders, and Young Spokespeople; Activity Leadership qualifications for young people; and the piloting of different vehicles to provide a voice for young people locally.
about their stories and the impact that Scouting has had on their lives. After the training Molly from Glasgow said: “I was recently asked to do a presentation with one other Scout in front of lots of people. I was able to stand up confidently and do the presentation! Before the YSP Training I think I would have been too nervous to do the presentation.� Since the course Molly has been asked for quotes for local newspapers and recently presented a short film along with another YSP about Scouting, Volunteering and the Commonwealth Legacy.
Molly said:
Molly is going to the World Scout Jamboree in Japan as part of the UK Contingent in 2015, and will be using the skills she learned at the YSP Training to help her fundraise, and communicate her story from Japan and when she returns home.
In January 2014 thirty young people from across Scotland came together for Young Spokesperson (YSP) Training, which provides young people with the skills to talk about their personal experience of Scouting to a wide audience. Young people on the course learnt skills in presenting; talking to print and broadcast media; and talking effectively
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During the year ahead the Scottish Board will continue to progress towards achieving the aims set out in its 3-year Strategic Plan to 2016, with the overall Mission being to Support the Development and Growth of Scouting in Scotland and contribute towards securing the UK-wide 2018 Vision for Scouting. With the approval of the Scottish Council the Board will fully implement the recommendations of its governance review, introducing a new governance structure and a revised Constitution, supporting a strategic and more agile Board with
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a more focused committee structure; promote youth involvement by example; and continue to modernise its image under the name of Scouts Scotland. The Board will support developments in our youth programme and in adult training. It will progress reviews of a number of operational areas, to include its flagship Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette, risk management, staffing capacity, property and IT infrastructure. It will pursue an underpinning communications strategy designed to support its activities, inform internally, influence externally and position Scouting as a youth-led Movement.
77th Glasgow Disabled Scouts hosted the most innovative summer camp
Lauderdale Scout Group had the largest percentage growth of young people
Lochaber District had the largest percentage growth in leadership
East Region had highest number of wood badges awarded
115th Fife Scout Group realised the community project of the year
Forth Region were the youth involvement champion of the year
AT THE 2013 AGM AND COUNCIL IN CONFERENCE WE INTRODUCED NEW AWARDS TO PROMOTE THE RECORDING AND RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Clackmannanshire District had the highest number of Queen’s Scouts
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Financial Summary for the Year ended 31 March 2014 The financial outturn for year ended 31 March 2014 is once again satisfactory. The General Reserve Fund increased during the year by £17,751 after transfers and before investment gains. Designated Unrestricted Reserves also increased by £41,911, while Restricted Funds reduced by £20,726. Transfers have been made from the General Fund at 31st March to cover the anticipated costs of future website development, designated development projects and towards the planned site developments at Fordell Firs in 2014/2015. The value of our investments increased marginally in value over the period, ending the year 1.7% higher in value at £850,816. A growth in membership numbers for the seventh year in succession at January 2013 increased income from subscriptions once again. Headquarters staff and overhead expenditure was well within budget, including modest increases over previous year costs. 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 increased through a new Strategic Funding Partnership agreement. Income at the Lochgoilhead Centre was up on the previous year, however, although the Centre was once again closed for a period over the winter months, expenditure also increased with the result that the Centre again ran at a considerable, albeit reduced, deficit. Meggernie Centre saw a decline in its income for the year resulting in a small operating deficit.
Fordell Firs and the Equipment Hire service continued to produce operating surpluses. A new National Activity Centres Committee has been established in 2014 with a remit of a more co-ordinated approach to Centre strategy and it is hoped that this will contribute to continued improvements in the financial performance of the Centres. Income to Restricted Funds totalled £220,155, including the grant of £65,000 from the Gannochy Trust, which once again has been used to support development initiatives in Groups, Districts and Regions across Scotland. Cashback for Communities Funding continues with income of £96,364 providing valuable direct financial support to local Groups, as well as funding development support initiatives. Grants received from the National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fund totalling £26,383 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 2014, which received an unqualified audit report and were approved by the Board on 6 September 2014. 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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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 2014 set out on pages 22 & 23. 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. Respective responsibilities of the Board and the Auditor 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. 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 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 The Scottish Council The Scout Association for the year ended 31 March 2014. Chiene + Tait, Statutory Auditor 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh EH3 6NL 6 September 2014
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 31 March 2014 Unrestricted funds (£)
Restricted funds (£)
Total 2014 funds (£)
Total 2013 funds (£)
INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generated funds Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities
1,022,897 1,625 28,180 1,051,201
204,282 15,873 -
1,227,179 1,625 44,053 1,051,201
1,256,536 7,855 50,647 1,278,116
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
2,103,903
220,155
2,324,058
2,593,154
RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income Investment management costs Charitable activities Goverance costs
465,641 3,967 1,497,217 57,416
2,330 258,551 -
465,641 6,297 1,755,768 57,416
451,669 5,773 2,068,125 41,275
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
2,024,241
260,881
2,285,122
2,566,842
79,662
(40,726)
38,936
26,312
1,494 7,486
878 4,395
2,372 11,881
949 96,242
88,642 (20,000)
(35,453) 20,000
53,189 -
123,503 -
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward
1,514,392
971,551
2,485,943
2,362,440
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,583,034
956,098
2,539,132
2,485,943
NET INCOMING RESOURCES Before other Recognised Gains/(Losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Investment assets - realised gains (losses) Investment assets - unrealised gains NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Transfer of 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.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2014 2014 (£)
2013 (£)
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
711,193
777,385
INVESTMENTS at Market Value Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds
536,014 314,802
527,034 309,528
1,562,009
1,613,947
21,139 129,750 1,989,269
23,480 173,360 1,630,654
2,140,158
1,827,494
1,163,035
955,498
977,123
871,996
TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES
2,539,132
2,485,943
FUNDS Unrestricted Funds - General Reserves - Designated Reserves Restricted Funds
1,263,723 319,311 956,098
1,239,276 275,116 971,551
2,539,132
2,485,943
CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Bank and Cash Balances
CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS
Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of the Scottish Council on 6 September 2014. Signed on their behalf on that date by:
MORAY MACDONALD Chair of Scottish Board
J W KENNEDY BCOM CA Honorary Treasurer
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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 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 - Chris Tiso (from 26 July 2014)
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 (Communication) Chief Executive and Secretary
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Duncan Clark (to 9 November 2013) Moray Macdonald (from 9 November 2013) Graham Haddock John W Kennedy J Douglas Allan OBE (to 30 November 2013) G Ian McPherson (from 30 November 2013) Chris Brammer Kenneth Robertson William McFarlane (to 2 November 2013) Angus Gillies (from 2 November 2013) Moray Macdonald (to 9 November 2013) James A Duffyâ€
SCOTTISH BOARD - ELECTED MEMBERS Hilary Kirk David Green John Brierley Barry Hewitt Alan Dickson David Smith Simon McGrory Hamish Scott Colin Williamson Dan Harper Ian McPherson David Mitchell Brian Moretta
East Region Highland and Islands Region Clyde Region South East Region South East Region Clyde Region Clyde Region Forth Region South West Region West Region Clyde Region Forth Region South East Region
2010 – 9/11/2013 2011 – 1/6/2013 2011 – 9/11/2013 2012 – 9/11/2013 2012 – 30/11/2013 2008 - 2014* 2009 - 2015* 2009 - 2015* 2012 – 2015 2010 – 2016* 2012 – 2016** 1/6/2013 – 2016** 9/11/2013 - 2016
* elected for a second consecutive term ** elected following serving part-term / Casual Vacancy
ELECTED YOUTH MEMBER Gavin Holt
Clyde Region
2011 - 2014
Voice for Young People -
2011 – 2/11/2013 from 2/11/2013
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to 28/8/2013
CO-OPTED MEMBERS Kris Chalmers Steven Maclennan
MINUTE SECRETARY Charles Lowe† Non-Voting
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Principal Address Fordell Firs Hillend Dunfermline Fife, KY11 7HQ Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh, EH2 2YB
Auditors Chiene + Tait Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh, EH3 6NL Investment Advisors Adam & Company Investment Management Ltd 22 Charlotte Square Edinburgh, EH2 4DF
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Membership Census 2014 MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
Beaver Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Explorer Scouts Network members
9,176 10,918 8,389 2,733 127
1,215 1,587 1,758 808 48
10,391 12,505 10,147 3,541 175
TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
31,343
5,416
36,759
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)
2,789 452 350 9 7 21 99 5 16 4 29
2,052 359 131 0 2 20 52 3 5 1 14
4,841 811 481 9 9 41 151 8 21 5 43
TOTAL LEADERSHIP
3,781
2,639
6,420
District Administrators District Office Bearers Region Administrators Region Office Bearers Scout Active Support Individual Members and Associate Members
38 79 19 19 336 214
37 48 13 5 217 169
75 127 32 24 553 383
TOTAL ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT
705
489
1,194
Members Associate Members
35,775 54
8,499 45
44,274 99
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
35,829
8,544
44,373
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT
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MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
785 154 281
309 92 140
1094 246 421
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
612 668 549 235 30 62 48 603 53 8
Scottish Scout Membership 2006 - 2014 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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Supporters and Sponsors Adam & Company Aileen Clarke Alexander Dennis Bus Company Andy Cameron Atholl Arms Hotel Atholl Estates Atholl Glens Bay Printing Ltd BCT Outdoors Bentleys Shopfitters, Dundee Bob Moyes Bridge of Tilt Hotel CashBack for Communities Celtic Football Club Colin Hall Colin M Smith TV & Video Colin Scott Cowan & Partners, Edinburgh Cumbria Waste Group Ltd Danish Soft Wood David Storey DD Hammocks Derek Casey Dewars World of Whisky Diagio Dunfermline High School Dynamic Earth Easyspace Education Scotland Ennstone Thistle Ewan Crawford Exxon Mobil Fife Council Fordell Firs Active Support Forestry Commission Scotland Frank Wilson, British Bakeries Fyne Events Gannochy Trust Gareth McPherson, Pitlochry Gary Robertson Gemini Supplies (Scotland) Ltd Ghost Hunters Scotland Gill Bowman Glasgow Marriott Hotel Glengoyne Distillery G Reekie Group Ltd
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Hamish Gillon Hugh & Mary Miller Bequest Insch Active Support Isabel Rodger James Rae & Son Jim Leishman, Provost of Fife Council Jim Lugton John Ford John Hawthorn John Mitchell, Grangemouth Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd Land Engineering Limpet Technologies Lloyds Banking Group Lochgoilhead Active Support Mackie Motors Mackie’s of Scotland Marks & Spencer Mr & Mrs Anderson, Borenich Farm Muir Dean Trust Multiprint – Kirkcaldy MacRobert Trust National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fund Openreach BT Group Pat Campbell Perth & Kinross Council Phoebe Kerr Pitlochry Police Rangers Football Club Ronald Miller Foundation Rory McDonald, Pitlochry Sandra Wilson Scottish Football Museum Scottish Government Strategic Funding Partnership Scottish Police College Scottish Railway Preservation Society Scottish Scout Active Support Scottish Scout Active Support Marquee Service Scottish Youth Hostels Association SCVO Searle Memorial Trust Simon Lamb SLD Pump & Power Stonewall Scotland Taggarts Motor Group – Landrover
Tents & Events (Scotland) Ltd The Falkirk Wheel The Family of the late Elizabeth Brookes The Family of the late John Duncanson The Miller Foundation The Royal Yacht Britannia The Scotch Whisky Experience The Stenhousemuir Tryst Boys Thomas Tunnock Limited Tiso Tom Kerr, Provost of West Lothian Walker’s Shortbread Limited Weber Shandwick West Lothian Council William Grant & Sons YouthLink Scotland
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