The Scout Association of New Zealand Annual Report 2013 Incorporating Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2013
Table of Contents Who We Are
3
Executive Report: Rebuilding the Adventure
5
Year in Review
6
Recognising Achievement
11
Supporting the Adventure
16
Members & Representatives
17
Scout Youth Foundation
20
Financial Statements to 30 September 2013
21
Prepared for life There is no other Movement in the country like SCOUTS New Zealand. Founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907, SCOUTS provides comprehensive outdoors-based programmes to educate boys and girls aged 6 to 26 with life skills of problem-solving, teamwork, citizenship and healthy living. More than that, we help inspire young New Zealanders to realise their potential. It is both our history and our legacy: growing vibrant New Zealanders who impact positively on the lives of their communities and those around them.
Who We Are Scout Promise
SCOUTS New Zealand: Our Mission To encourage the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society
On my honour I promise to do my best, To do my duty to my God To the Queen and my country, To help other people And to live by the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
A Scout is loyal and trustworthy A Scout is considerate and tolerant A Scout is a friend to all A Scout accepts challenges with courage A Scout uses resources wisely A Scout respects the environment A Scout has self respect and is sincere.
Our Members
Our Impact in Numbers
425,000 15,049 5,438
Hours of volunteer service
Youth members
Adult volunteers
400 Communities we work in 7 Years of continued membership growth 2.3% Youth membership growth in 2013
EXECUTIVE REPORT:
Rebuilding the Adventure At the beginning of 2013, we were focused on bringing stability to our Movement. Specifically, our main drive was to put in place the necessary foundations to continue offering a great programme to New Zealand youth and generate growth. At year’s end, it is rewarding to reflect on the progress. Improving numbers were evident from our 2013 Census. Our youth numbers are growing – this year by 2.3 percent (over 20 percent over the past seven years); Leaders by 1.6 percent. While these growth statistics are healthy, our intention is to build on this success: we’ve set a growth target of 7 percent for the year ahead. Challenging, yes. But we believe we now have the elements in place to work towards such a ‘stretch’ target. 2013 brought yet more positive statistics, in our ‘Have Your Say’ membership survey. We’re delighted that the results showed improvement on every survey indicator, from the quality of our national programmes and Award Scheme to improved service from our National Scout Centre and regional offices. A considerable accomplishment was the delivery of a modest budget surplus of $84,000. The first for a number of years, the surplus is the result of improved financial management that has us tracking to provide financial sustainability for the future while keeping membership fees affordable. That sustainability was further supported through successful negotiation of new funding contracts with the Ministry of Youth Development and Sport New Zealand, and successful applications to trusts and foundations. In part, these gains arise from the changes we’ve made to our organisational staff structure, which now, is better fit for our purpose. The changes included four redefined management positions – National Development, Business Services, National Operations and Fundraising and Communications managers – three of which have been filled.
Alongside these changes, we’ve invested in building the ‘One Team’ culture. Initially rolled out across the governance and staff teams, we’ve latterly extended it to key national volunteers and Zone Leaders. Our aim is to establish ‘One Team’ throughout the entire Movement so that our youth gain the full benefit of all of us, staff and volunteers, working together under one culture. We’re excited by the energy these changes have generated and are confident that they will continue to fuel the development of SCOUTS. Certainly energy is needed in a volunteer Movement like ours. And there was plenty of that in evidence at NZ20 - The 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree. It was a fabulous event, as were all our national schools and other events. Thank you to the Jamboree Committee for their huge effort. Again, it was a reminder of how much we rely on volunteers. We are very appreciative of the skills, time and dedication of all our volunteers – and our staff. For the new year, we have a sturdy platform for growth and the Movement is in a positive, stable position. Ahead, our focus is on building that growth, along with ensuring quality programmes and training, and lifting our profile and financial sustainability. For the latter, this includes a major push to secure corporate sponsorship. Governance-wise, we’ll progress our ‘Vision 2025 – Honouring our Past; Challenging our Future’ work. This review of our strategic plan is an exciting opportunity for us to collectively consider and shape who we are and who we want to be. Throughout 2014, there will be plenty of opportunity for input, especially inside the Movement, and we look forward to working with you in reimagining SCOUTS New Zealand as a vibrant, relevant Movement of the future, that remains true to its roots of shaping valuable citizens.
Martin Smith National Chair
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
Year in Review January Venture South Over 800 participants from Australia, Hong Kong, the UK and USA attended ‘Venture South’ in Southland in early January. The 10-day event featured tramping, cycling, sailing, scuba diving, caving and kayaking. AJ 2013 Australian Jamboree 2013 A New Zealand contingent of over 100 youth and Leaders travelled to Maryborough, Queensland to attend AJ2013. National Canoe School This year’s National Canoe School held on the Taumarunui and Whanganui Rivers generated much positive feedback from attending Scouts. Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School A drop-in visit from a de Havilland Mosquito returning to Auckland from the Masterton Air Show was a highlight for the 66 students attending the popular two-week flying school in Matamata. Youth aim to fly solo within two weeks during the intense programme. Pilot volunteers come from as far away as Hong Kong and Ireland.
February Founder’s Day and National Mudslide We recognise SCOUTS founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell each year on 22 February. This year’s celebrations and fun events centred around National Mudslide Day. The Mudslide successfully delivered the dirt for Scout Groups across the country, being well attended by both SCOUTS members and the public.
RISGO Centennial Jamboree Canterbury Venturer Michael Davis attended the RISGO Centennial Jamboree in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Michael returned fired with excitement and energy for the year ahead. March Rover Moot Held in the Wairarapa over Easter, the Rover Moot featured a oneday service project and a tour day as well as the much-competed-for shooting trophy, tug-of-war, cross country and other activities. ‘Let’s Mobilize’ Campaign The ‘Let’s Mobilize’ campaign concluded with approximately 8,100 cellphones collected. Scout Groups across the country collected phones to raise funds for Starship Children’s Health and raise awareness of sustainability.
April Aviation School Thirty-six participants attended the Aviation School held in Palmerston North during the April school holidays to learn about the aviation industry. Caving School The awe-inspiring Waitomo caves were the setting of our 2013 Caving School, during which 22 Scouts and Venturers learnt about working in water, way-finding, rock-climbing and blackwater. All learning takes place in the natural environment: in water, and in trees and caves. Students enjoyed navigating through passages, hiking to cave entrances, and abseiling 80 feet into a cave.
May National Kea Hike Hundreds of Keas and their families from across the country took part in this year’s Kea hike. This annual event aims to teach Keas about their environment as they complete their Kea Award Scheme.
June National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week was a great opportunity for SCOUTS to recognise our inspiring and dedicated volunteers for their time and effort. The week saw Scout Groups throughout the country hold ‘Leader Bring a Friend’ evenings, which aimed to introduce more people to Scouting and the many benefits of volunteering.
Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Programme Wellington Rover Liam Anderson was selected to participate in the Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Programme in North Carolina from June to August. He joined BSA Leaders in teaching skills and running activities for up to 100 local Scouts. Liam reported that it was a life changing opportunity and that the relationships he made would be long lasting.
July Manawatu & Otago Gang Shows Palmerston North’s Regent Theatre and Dunedin’s Westpac Mayfair Theatre hosted gang shows during this month. Over 68 participants in the Manawatu show put on items such as 80s Musical, Summer Holiday, and Nursery Rhyme Beats. The Otago show, which involved 78 participants, promoted their performance by staging flash mobs at the local mall and Farmer’s markets. Photography School Twenty-six students attended the National Scout Photography School held at Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, Wellington over the school holidays. Many masterpieces are now proudly on display at the National SCOUT Centre. Venturer 50 Year Anniversary Events throughout the country marked the 50th Anniversary of Venturing. Activities included an amazing race, dinners and bonfires. Here’s to 50 more years!
August Auckland Central Gang Show The Auckland Central Gang Show hosted the Australasian Gang Show Conference for the first time.
30th Asia-Pacific Region Scout Jamboree/ 16th Nippon Jamboree Lance Friend and two Scouts from the Waikanae Scout Group joined around 15,000 Scouts at the 30th Asia-Pacific Region Scout Jamboree/ 16th Nippon Jamboree in Yamaguchi, Japan from 1-7 August. As part of Operation Kira, the three also experienced a taste of Japanese life and culture, including a local home stay visit. 14th World Scout Moot Ten Rovers attended the 14th World Scout Moot in Canada from 818 August. Travelling with the Australian contingent, the New Zealanders made plenty of connections.
September
December
Snow School Twenty-five young people spent a week of the school holidays at the SCOUTS New Zealand Lodge at Mt Ruapehu learning snowboarding, skiing, snow safety, and some pretty handy snow tricks.
20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree Over 4,000 Scouts, leaders and volunteers came together at Manfeild Park in Feilding for the 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree from 28th December to 6th January 2014. Scouts spent the nineday Jamboree participating in environmental protection work as well as over 50 adventurous activities – on and off site - including high ropes, rafting, diving and cooking.
Mountaincraft School The school teaches senior Venturers mountaineering skills such as rock climbing and how to navigate a glacier. This year’s students spent a night in their self-built snow cave - a great new experience. Rover Leadership Course The ‘new look’ Rover leadership course run at Blue Skies, Kaiapoi, received great feedback from participants. Already, next year is much anticipated.
October 56th International Jamboree on the Air /International Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)
(JOTA)
New Zealand Scouts joined around 500,000 Scouts and Guides from around the world for the 56th International JOTA/JOTI, 19-20 October. Participants used amateur radio or the internet to contact each other, make friends, exchange stories and experience different cultures. The JOTA/JOTI is the largest activity in world scouting and gives youth members an awareness that they belong to a global movement.
November First World Scout Education Congress Hong Kong was the venue of the First World Scout Congress, held over 22-24 November. Participants discussed what Scouting is, focusing on youth programmes, adult resources, and the impact of Scouting on greater society. Online facilities provided the opportunity to participate for those who could not attend in person.
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive - with the aim of delivering ‘the experience of your Scout time’ well and truly achieved. 19th Australian Rover Moot - WAM A small team of Rovers attended the two week 19th Australian Rover Moot in Perth which began on 30th December.
“Challenge is the essence of life.�
Mark Inglis Adventure Plus Ambassador SCOUTS New Zealand
Recognising Achievement Volunteers are the lifeblood of SCOUTS New Zealand. Each week, over 5,000 volunteers contribute more than 10,000 hours supporting and encouraging New Zealand youth to be themselves and thrive. Without their ongoing commitment we could not deliver the comprehensive, quality programmes for which we’ve become known. To recognise that commitment, each year we present awards to Adult Leaders, Rovers and non-uniformed supporters around the country. It’s our way of saying ‘THANK YOU!’ Special Service Awards Special Service Awards recognise an outstanding contribution made by an adult to Scouting. This contribution recognises service length, a particular achievement, or a noteworthy project. Some awards have an indicative length of service, which is a suggested guideline to ensure a level of consistency. We consider service in other countries as well as New Zealand for these awards.
Silver Tui
Bronze Tiki
The Silver Tui is awarded for services of outstanding character to members who have provided exceptional and distinguished service to Scouting. This award recognises people who inspire others and promote Scouting and its values to their community and/or at a zone, regional or national level. This prestigious award is made irrespective of length of service.
The Bronze Tiki recognises an outstanding contribution to Scouting. Recipients show a high level of capability and skill in the roles they have undertaken. An indicative length of service is 15 years.
Recipients of the Silver Tui Award in 2013: Adrian Baker Jean Mowat Murray Bradley Paul Newman Margaret Craig Bert Phillips Margaret Hawketts Helen Warriner
Silver Tiki The Silver Tiki recognises an outstanding contribution to Scouting, often over many years. An indicative length of service is 20 years.
Recipients of the Silver Tiki Award in 2013: Clare Archer Kevin Bennett Geoffrey Burns Garth Coulam Anne Duncan Cecil Hunt Rex Jones Garry Mason Arthur Meikle
Garry Middlebrook Cameron Moore Leanne Palmer Ed Robinson Dave Shelton Wayne Thomas Kevin Todd Kathy Turner Alan Wheatley
Recipients of the Bronze Tiki in 2013 Jim Baker Robyn Beckam Judy Brown Maurice Comyns Roger Cosgrove Pauline Curtain Glennis Goodall Gary Healey Lisa Holstein Doris Hurley Verily Jackson Evan Johns Cory Lang
Tina Lash David McIntosh John Milne Ross Murphy James Neil Peter Panton Ron Quigg Joshua Samson Melissa Thompson Anita Walthew Greg Walsh John Watson Rosemary Webby
Medal of Merit The Medal of Merit recognises an outstanding contribution to Scouting. Recipients show a high level of capability and skill in the roles they have undertaken. An indicative length of service is 10 years. There were 57 recipients of the Medal of Merit in 2013.
Distinguished Service Awards
Awards for Gallantry and Meritorious Conduct
The Distinguished Service Award recognises an exceptional contribution to a Scouting activity or project. There is no indicative timeframe for this award and it may be presented to an individual more than once.
Awards for Meritorious Conduct are given in cases, which may not involve risk of life, but display good qualities of courage, endurance, initiative and devotion to duty, often under suffering.
Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award in 2013: Ross Browne Jim Parnell Owen Rodgers Noel Walker
Recipients of Award for Meritorious Conduct for 2013 Auckland Venturers Sabrina Parsons and Amohia Afaeki (Youth) – awarded the Gilt Cross for gallantry with moderate risk of life. Sabrina and Amohia showed great bravery and courage in rescuing two men caught in a rip off rocks at Matauri Bay, Northland in January 2013. Hannah McLean (Youth) – (Recipient of the Certificate of Meritorious Conduct for 2013). Hannah used her Scout training to save the life of a friend after a motorcycle accident.
Youth Achievement Recipients of the Queen’s Scout Award for 2013 The Queen’s Scout Award is the premier youth award in the Venturer section. Lauren Alexander Nathan Amai Jessica Amels India Ashmore-Price Caroline Attard Brooke Attwood Jeremy Barnes Natasha Bockus Tyler Bond Luke Bridgman Sean Brunton Adrian Burt Shaymas Carroll Trevor Cavill Matthew Chilcott Kathryn Currie Jamie Dermer Michael Dudley Owen Dunlop Alex Dunn
Garrick Dyer Christopher Eathorne-Gould Thomas Eyles Abraham Faid Samuel Forward Robyn Froggatt Liam Hart Grant Hawthorne Shaun Honor Abigail Johns Louis Keech Maru Kenny Samuel Lovell Caitlin MacRae Russell Maggs James McEwan Nick Miller Christina Patterson Emma Pearson Hayley Pfeffer
Sean Phillips Bryce Reichel Shay Richardon Steven Robbie Nicholas Robilliard Brian Salisbury Kryan Salt Jared Silcock James Stables Matthew Street Brian Templeton Todd Tudor Kate Upton Nicole van Lent Jamie Whiting Rebecca Wilcox Sarah Wilson Steven Withington
Recipients of the Chief Scout’s Award for 2013 The Chief Scout’s Award is the highest achievement within the Scout Section. Oliver Abel Jarrod Alexander Pierre Allchin Daniel Asmussen Tim Barrow James Bell Jack Belton Jessica Beddow Rachel Bland Rachel Bluck Breanna Boesley Troy Bosher Emma Botha Elliot Botting Adam Braybrook Caitlin Brightwell Theresa Brown-Ogilvy Jake Brunton Logan Bryggeman Ben Cairns Grace Calder George Campbell Joshua Carlile Brendon Carr Jasmine Casidy Cameron Chilvers Simon Christansen Joshua Clarke Harry Creevey Joshua Dale Holly Darton
Michael de Boyett Jack de Brouwer Andrew Deam Jake De Clifford Matthew de Laborde Lewis Dernie Tomo Dorrance Patrick Dougherty Nicholas Dudley Madison Duncan Nicolas Eagles Michael Ellender Joshua Fleming Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin Hayden Frew Koby-Dean Goodin Nathan Graham Rachel Gray Jack Guerin Isaak Guyton Bryon Hall Craig Hallett Samuel Hammond Erika Harrison Alex Heaphy Arron Hefford Zach Hatariki Andrew Hill Jason Hodgett Kryss Hodgson Duncan Hollings
Jamie Honor Tom Hooker Matthew Hotter Theo Hoyte Ollie Hunter Sam Huntington Scott Jacobs Ryan Jaggers Toby Jenkins Luke Johnson Cameron Johnston Robert Johnston Emma Jones Abigail Kempf Michael Knopick Ishan Kokulan Logan Lammie Hunter Linton Rebecca Linton Vincent Loos Maddy MacMaster Shand Maisey Luke Mansell Alaigne Mare Georgia Marshall Christopher Mattson Mickayla McAlister Emerald McGlashan Thomas McLeary Cory McRoberts Angus McRobie
Grace McRobie Rebecca Meachen Hana Mehrtens Luke Melhuish Renee Menzies William Miller Ella Mitchell Aidan Mowat-Gainsford Megan Muir Connor Murphy Zach Murrow Christopher Nicholson Ashleigh Odams Zac Osborne Rhianne Overell Fiona Pahl Andy Patterson Henry Pilcher Scott Prendergast Philippa Prouting Adam Rattray Corey Richardson Thomas Richmond Miriam Roberts-Thompson Thomas Rodgers Brecon Rose Josh Ryan Cassidy Salter Joshua Scadden Ben Schuck Fergus Sharp
Jack Sharpe Rowan Shaw-Mutton Ashley Shearer Dylan Shore Jordan Silcock James Sinclair Megan Somerville-Peterson Albert Sou Juliet Stevens Johnathon Stevens Jacob Stevenson Adam Strangman Will Taylor Jared Tetley Michael Town Elliot Tuck Sam Verdellen Bridey Watson Robbie Watts Courtney West Joshua Wigg Connor Wilks Emma Williams Jessika Williams Scott Wislon Zara Wilson Sophie Wilson Jerram wood
Supporting the Adventure SCOUTS receives financial and in kind support from funding agencies, trusts, commercial organisations and individuals. This generous support enables us to deliver programmes and activities for the ongoing physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people.
Other Financial Support Received We also received financial support from:
Sport New Zealand Sport New Zealand was a significant funder of SCOUTS in 2013. This funding recognises SCOUTS as a national recreational organisation that contributes to the Sport New Zealand vision of creating and sustaining recreational opportunities that encourage more New Zealanders to be more active more often. Ministry of Youth Development The Ministry of Youth Development was also a significant funder of SCOUTS in 2013. The Ministry provides funding to programmes and services for young people so that they can contribute to their community and participate in education, training and employment.
Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity Foundation Blue Sky Community Trust Dunedin Community Grants Scheme Estate HK Wilkinson Geyser Foundation Pub Charity Mana Community Grants Foundation NZ Community Trust Scout Youth Foundation Tatum Memorial Trust The Southern Trust The Trusts Community Foundation Trust Waikato Wellington Community Trust Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust
Local Support SCOUTS New Zealand would like to acknowledge the many organisations that provide support to our groups at a local level. Many of our Scout Groups throughout the country receive funding from community trusts, gaming charities and local authorities. Practical and direct assistance is often provided by neighbourhood trades people and merchants. It is hard to place a monetary value on such support but it makes a vital difference in allowing us to continue to provide quality facilities and activities for young people. Community newspapers continue to provide positive coverage of SCOUTS and the achievements of our youth members. Good community relationships are important and we greatly appreciate the ongoing support of the local and national media.
Members & Representatives Life Members as at 31 December 2013 Lesley Anderson Stephen Anderson Kerry Averill Peter Bayne Lorraine Becroft Arthur Bennett Hec Browett, ED, JP Colin Browne Denis Burkitt Brian Burnett ‘Red’ Capewell Don Clark Vilma Cocker, MNZM Mervyn Cranefield Jim Ditchburn George Fairbairn, MNZM, JP Gary Froggatt Geoff Fuller Jane Hansen Hilary Haylock, MBE Peter Henwood, QSM, JP Roger Horton Ian Hutton, JP
Ray Johnston Sinclair Jones David Jupp, QSM Bob Macaulay Alan MacDonald Keith Malcolm, MBE Ross McKenzie Des Olney, MNZM Dene Richards Owen Rodgers Bruce Scott, OBE, RVM John Shepherd Clive Sims Francis Small, CNZM Pat Snoxell Joseph Soo Choon Diane Stokoe Graeme Swale Kevin Swanson Noela Thompson David Thorpe
National Executive Committee Ex-Officio Martin Smith, National Chair Kelly Bleakley, National Commissioner Elected Members Greg Verhoef Alan Lockett Justin Stewart David McCarthy Clarke Truscott
SCOUTS New Zealand Adventure Plus Ambassador
Appointed Members Trevor Miller Murray Pascoe Denise Church
Mark Inglis
Solicitors Tripe, Matthews & Feist, Wellington Auditors BDO, Wellington
National Council Ex-Officio Patron and Chief Scout of New Zealand: His Excellency, Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand National Commissioner and Deputy Chief Scout: Kelly Bleakley National Chair: Martin Smith Members of the National Executive Committee International Commissioner: George Fairbairn, MNZM, JP National Training Leader: Alex Warriner National Section Leaders: Phill Prosser, Brian Corney, Helen Warriner, Lisa Card-Webb, Heather Guptill National Guild Master, BP Guild: Gary Froggatt National President of Girl Guiding New Zealand: Sonia Faulkner Immediate Past National Chair: Noel Walker
Regional Representative Members Upper North Island (UNI) Renee Napier Wayne Philip Michael Rowlands Hayley Thompson Dr Keith Turner
Central North Island (CNI) Barbara Bain Ron Dick George Everts Timothy Norman Janine Van Marrewijk
Lower North Island (LNI) Ross Jordan Brianna Leahy Peter Patten Morris van Voornveld Clive Williams
Upper South Island (USI) George Birt Nic Clemett Steve Davis Cameron Harding Bridget Smith
Lower South Island (LSI) Stephen Manning Karen Piercy Vincent Rijlaarsdam Joe Vincent
National Staff National SCOUT Centre
National Leaders
Niamh Lawless, Chief Executive Marlies Frew, Business Services Manager Mark Long, National Development Manager Alex Warriner, National Operations Manager Jenny Rodgers, Jamboree Coordinator Hayley Robinson, Administration Support
Kelly Bleakley, National Commissioner George Fairbairn, International Commissioner Alex Warriner, National Training Leader Heather Guptill, National Kea Leader Miriam Noble, Assistant National Kea Leader Lisa Card-Webb, National Cub Leader Jocelyn Gardner, Assistant National Cub Leader Helen Warriner, National Scout Leader Murray Brown, Assistant National Scout Leader Brian Corney, National Venturer Leader Greg Walsh, Assistant National Venturer Leader Phillip Prosser, National Rover Leader Andrew Kenny, Assistant National Rover Leader David Jupp QSM, National Air Activities Advisor Roger Horton, National Water Activities Advisor Tony Dale, National Gang Show Advisor Paul van Herpt, National Scout Museum Marie Smolnicki, National Advisor JOTA/JOTI Ross McKenzie QSM, National Advisor (Special Duties) Bob Macaulay, National Advisor (Special Duties) Lesley Anderson, National Advisor (Special Duties) David Thorpe, National Advisor (Special Duties)
SCOUTS Direct Dianne Baird, SCOUTS Direct Manager Rochelle Pryde, Assistant Jo Double, Assistant Nick Daly, Assistant
Regions Ian Nicholson, Regional Development Manager – UNI Jill Moser, Regional Service Centre Administrator – UNI Rob Robilliard, Regional Development Manager – CNI Angela Little, Regional Service Centre Administrator – CNI Gwyn Fraser, Regional Development Manager – LNI Vanessa Finch, Regional Service Centre Administrator – LNI Mike Blackburn, Regional Development Manager – USI Sue Allchin, Regional Service Centre Administrator – USI Jo LeGros, Regional Service Centre Administration Support – USI Kevin McRae, Regional Development Manager – LSI Ruth Pearce, Regional Service Centre Administrator – LSI
Scout Youth Foundation Introduction The Scout Youth Foundation (SYF) or “Foundation” was established as a registered Charitable Trust in 1992, with the object of ”providing better Scouting to more young people throughout New Zealand”. This is achieved by the establishment of a capital fund, the earnings of which help offset the cost of Scouting to its members. The year ending 30 September 2013 was a busy but stabilizing one for the Foundation, as we made further plans to “Grow the Capital Fund”. This is a new strategic goal which changes the focus and way the Foundation’s Trust Board will operate in future years. It is also a significant fundamental change in the direction the Foundation has taken in the past, as we aim for a target of “$5 million by 2020”! The Capital Fund/Income for the year The Foundation’s Capital Fund increased from $680,861 to $824,092 this year, including a very generous donation of $95,000 from the BK Cunningham Trust. Total income for the year was $38,884. This was slightly down on last year’s figure of $39,894 as interest earnings have decreased in recent years. In accordance with established practice, Trustees allocated part of earnings to inflation proof the Capital Fund and the fees earned transferred to the separately held promotional and administrative fund. Investments The Foundation’s Fund is carefully invested in a range of appropriate shares, funds and interest earning bonds and deposits. The Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) that Trustees adopted provides for the deployment of funds in the ratio of Growth Assets 40% and Income Assets 60%. At 30 September 2013, funds were deployed within the allowed deviation of +/- 5%.
Grant to SCOUTS New Zealand Trustees made a grant of $20,997 to SCOUTS New Zealand for 2013. This sum is down on recent years, due to the reduced earning rates, however, it takes the total amount granted to SCOUTS New Zealand over the years to $346,497. The Foundation continues to direct the annual grant towards offsetting the cost of the new and improved National Youth Programme and also towards the cost of Adult Leadership training and development. Growth of the Capital Fund Since inception the Foundation has received $1,273,829 in Donations, Grants and Investment earnings. Of this $824,092 is held in the Capital Fund, the above mentioned $346,497 granted to SCOUTS New Zealand and the balance towards inflation proofing. Conclusion In the past year, we released several electronic newsletters to members and other interested parties and hope to do this more regularly in the future. Current trustees of the Foundation are Warwick Bell, Alastair Scott and Joe Hollander, with George Fairbairn as Secretary and Geoff Fuller as Treasurer. We have been joined by another experience trustee, namely Leon Grandy of Wellington. We have revamped the membership and contribution recognition structure. Our continued acknowledgement and appreciation goes towards all SYF members, for your generous contributions towards the Foundation. On behalf of the Trustees, I thank you all for your continued support of the Foundation and look forward to our future growth opportunities and reaching our goal of “$5M by 2020”. Joe Hollander Chairman of Trustees
Financial Statements For the year ended 30 September 2013
The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Performance for the Year Ended 30 September 2013
Summary Statement of Movements in Equity for the Year Ended 30 September 2013 2013
2012
INCOME Registration Fees Fundraising Campaigns (net) Grants, Sponsorship, Donations Event Income (net) Scouts Direct (net) Other Income Total Income
$ 1,152,119 18,764 253,542 120,853 73,326 92,827 1,711,431
$ 1,123,628 (4,419) 269,226 48,690 (3,894) 33,640 1,466,871
LESS EXPENSES National Council, NEC and Taskforces National Leader expenses National Programmes Fees to World Body & Asia Pacific Publicity, Information & Comms Technology Staff & Contractor expenses Other Operating Expenses
87,728 14,002 117 20,946 126,815 1,086,775 401,482
54,853 21,958 11,473 21,704 185,701 1,047,954 354,841
Total Operating Expenses
1,737,865
1,698,484
(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS
(26,433)
(231,613)
NON OPERATING ITEMS Proceeds from share of property sales Insurance recovered Gain on sale of fixed assets Provision for Gifting Tatum Trust
110,655 87 -
80,273 26,160 363,321 (999,042)
84,308
(760,901)
NET SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT)
These Statements have been prepared on the basis as described on page 22.
2013
2012
Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the year
$ 84,308
$ (760,901)
Total recognised revenues & expenses
84,308
(760,901)
Opening Equity
576,418
1,337,319
Closing Equity
660,726
576,418
The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2013
Note to the Summary Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2013 2013 $ 687,403 475,952 288,303 1,451,658
2012 $ 720,561 886,203 328,623 280,941 2,216,328
CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and Income in advance Due to Tatum Park Memorial Trust Grants not spent Total Current Liabilities
844,603 91,264 935,867
739,836 999,042 73,555 1,812,433
WORKING CAPITAL
515,791
403,895
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Plant, Property & Equipment
191,479
219,067
46,544
46,544
NET ASSETS
660,726
576,418
Represented by: General Funds
660,726
576,418
CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Cash held at solicitors Debtors and Prepayments Stock (Scouts Direct) Total Current Assets
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Term Liabilities
Equity
660,726
576,418
The summary financial statements for the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2013 on pages 1 to 3 have been extracted from the full financial reports. The full financial reports were approved by the National Executive Committee on 15 February 2014 for adoption by the National Council. The full financial statements were prepared in accordance with New Zealand generally accepted accounting practice (“NZ GAAP�). NZ GAAP in the case of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office means Statement of Standard Account Practice and Financial Reporting Standards. The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office qualifies for the Framework for Differential Reporting. The summary financial statements cannot be expected to provide as complete an understanding as provided by the full financial reports. A copy of the full financial reports can be obtained by contacting the Business Services Manager on (04) 815-8908 or write to Business Services Manager, The Scout ASsociation of NZ, PO Box 11348, Wellington, 6142 The auditor BDO Wellington has reviewed the summary financial statements for consistency with the audited full financial statements. An unqualified audit opinion has been issued. These summary financial statements have been approved for issue by the National Executive Committee. 15 February 2014
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
Martin Smith Member of the Executive Committee
“Jamboree was all about team work. I discovered what I could do and who I could be by helping others discover that in themselves� Laura Hardie Belmont Scout
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