KEAS
CUBS
SCOUTS
VENTURERS
ROVERS
The Scout Association of New Zealand
Annual Report 2016 Incorporating the National Office Financial Statements for the year ended 30th September 2016
LEADERS
C O N T EN T S 2
Executive Report
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National Commissioner Report
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International Commissioner Report
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Who We Are
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What We Do
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Venture 2016 - Inferno
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Our Volunteers and Life Members
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Scouting at a Glance
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2016 Actions and Milestones
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Youth Development Policy
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Acknowlegements
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Audit Report & Financial Statements
OUR PURPOSE We empower youth through adventurous experiences to lead lives that make a positive difference.
OUR VISION In 2025 more than 25,000 youth will enjoy Scouting adventures. They will come from every background, with a place for all, shape their own experiences, and make a positive difference for New Zealand.
SCOUT LAW Have Respect - For yourself and others - For the environment Do What is Right - Be trustworthy and tolerant - Have integrity Be Positive - Accept challenges with courage - Be a friend to all The Scout Association of New Zealand
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EXECUTIVE REPORT Every year in Scouting is action packed. Every week day during school term time, thousands of youth members and their Leaders meet to experience new adventures, challenge themselves and serve their communities in infinite ways. Then there are the community events, local fundraising – for the Scouts Movement and on behalf of other community organisations, camps, parades, as well as local, regional, national and international Scouting events. 2016 was no different, and this year ’s annual report seeks to provide a picture of what it is like to be a Scout in New Zealand.
THE LIFELONG BENEFITS OF SCOUTING Parents and Scout Leaders know the positive and lifelong contribution Scouting makes in the lives of our young people, and recent international studies now support what we know. Scouting, which aims to develop qualities such as selfreliance, resolve and a desire for self-learning, has benefits for the individual long after they have hung their scarf. Findings drawn from the UK National Child Development Study1 show that children who participate in Scouts and Guides are likely to go on to have better mental health in middle age.
Midway through 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand launched the Movement’s 10 year strategy, Better Prepared with a vision of:
Research from the United States, also supports these conclusions. A three year study from Tufts University (Massachusetts) measured the character attributes of both Scouts and non-Scouts with Cub Scouts reporting significant increases in cheerfulness, helpfulness, kindness, trustworthiness, and hopeful future expectations, compared to non-Scouts.
While 2015 signalled the future promise of Better Prepared, the 2016 year saw both concrete preparation for the journey ahead, and significant milestones already met. These included, amongst others: and a Movement-wide consultation on the New Zealand Scout Promise, the development of a holistic Youth Development Policy and a project to consolidate the financial accounts of all known Scouting entities. These pieces of work are exemplars of how SCOUTS New Zealand works with members - both youth and adult, key stakeholders and external experts; and how we will take a transparent and consultative approach to the comprehensive work programme required to achieve our vision for 2025.
Interestingly, and also from the United States, NASA and Scouting have a long history. More than two-thirds of all current and former astronauts have been involved in Scouting. The leadership, teamwork, and positive role models that are part of Scouting are seen to create motivated, high-achieving adults.
“Scouting has given me the confidence to try new things and the confidence to believe in myself.”
Thomas James, Avonhead-Russley Scout Group
ACHIEVEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND Being active in all our communities is the essence of the Scouting Movement in New Zealand, however, it is the role of the Scout Association of New Zealand (SCOUTS New Zealand) to ensure the Movement has direction, cohesion and offers a consistent and quality programme in every Scout Group operating throughout New Zealand.
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In 2025 more than 25,000 youth will enjoy Scouting adventures. They will come from every background, with a place for all, shape their own experiences, and make a positive difference for New Zealand.
SCOUT PROMISE CONSULTATION The consultation on the Scout Promise this year was a good example of a robust, transparent and rigorous process that resulted in what we believe to be a refreshed and relevant promise for today’s youth and adult members alike. Ably led by our National Commissioner and a team of volunteers, the consultation produced a well considered promise which is currently with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) to be ratified, after which it be rolled out across the Movement in 2017.
2016: A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT Like any lengthy journey, preparation and planning is essential for success. This year SCOUTS New Zealand has focussed on identifying the required level of investment in infrastructure and people that will amplify our impact. This work has been undertaken alongside the “business as usual” of managing a Movement of 15,000 plus youth members and 5,000 Adult volunteers. Good progress has been made on a number of fronts.
Lifelong study of almost 10,000 people from across the UK who were born in November 1958.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICE
ONE MOVEMENT, ONE TEAM
Youth are the reason we exist, and SCOUTS New Zealand is also pleased to announce the launch of our first ever Youth Development Policy in 2016. Drawing on the Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa, evidence based best practice – including world Scouting practice, the policy is a significant step towards ensuring and measuring both consistency and quality in Scout youth development programming across New Zealand. We are indebted to our youth members, National Leadership Team, other adult volunteers and external subject matter experts who contributed to the development and launch of the policy.
Using a “plan, do, review” approach to everything we do requires consultation across Scouting Sections and geographical regions, and the canvassing of differing world views. This approach leads to robust and considered decisions. Accordingly, operating as “One Team” across the Movement is a prerequisite for success in all of our five priorities. When we are all open to working collaboratively, respectfully and transparently within the Movement, with our external stakeholders and supporters, and the communities we operate in, Scouting in New Zealand and the youth we support are the winners. If the work undertaken in 2016 is anything to go by, the Scouting Movement is well placed to build on past success and has a very, very bright future.
That SCOUTS New Zealand has incrementally improved how it consults with the Movement, develops best practice policy and is building a more resilient Movement through knowledge sharing and investment in infrastructure is no accident. It is a purposeful and planned approach to ensure: Scouting in New Zealand continues to grow; our programme continues to be “fit for purpose” in a quickly changing world; and we are able to offer a Scouting programme to families and whanau who have yet to experience the adventure of Scouting.
OPPORTUNITIES OF CONSOLIDATED REPORTING The New Zealand Charities Services requirement to provide a consolidated financial picture of all Scouting entities is facilitating an exciting range of immediate and future opportunities that will create significant efficiency gains in how we operate. This has led to more open communication between Groups and within Zones to rationalise accounting and reporting tasks, and the sharing of knowledge and financial literacy. Furthermore it has started the conversation about how the entire Movement, once the extent of Scouting in New Zealand is captured, could benefit through increased purchasing power and economies of scale. From the information gathered to date in 2016, we anticipate the consolidated balance sheet of SCOUTS New Zealand and all reporting entities will, for the first time, show how significant SCOUTS New Zealand is in a financial sense, both in absolute terms and relative to other large not-for-profit and charitable organisations.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY None of this of course would be possible without our vast network of volunteers and supporters. SCOUTS New Zealand is deeply indebted to those supporters who stand with us from outside our Movement. Your support, both in financial terms and in-kind, makes a very real and lasting difference to the youth of our Movement. In helping prepare them for a life of success, your investment of time, resources and financial assistance is vital; thank you. Recognising the effort of our volunteers is not just something we do at this time of year, it is a part of our Scouting culture. That said, SCOUTS New Zealand is looking at additional ways it can ensure our volunteers are appropriately recognised for the work they do. SCOUTS New Zealand is incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated, experienced and hardworking team of volunteers. In an age where volunteering for any length of time is declining, the number of Leaders, Associates and Committee Members that keep the Scout Hall doors open as well as the host of specialist advisors, event staff and council members who give so freely of their time, is quite unique. Thank you, one and all. Yours in Scouting,
INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE While the National Executive Committee (NEC) have approved investment of reserves to deliver on our Better Prepared priorities, our capacity to undertake the work programme of review, renewal and change required to meet our vision of 2025 is decidedly challenged in the face of increased compliance costs.
Stuart Francis National Chair
The National Office of the Scout Association recorded an operating deficit in 2016 of $363.5K (2015: $174.4 surplus) in part as a result of reduced fundraising combined with increased compliance staffing in health and safety, consolidated financial reporting for New Zealand Charities Services and the recruitment to previously vacant positions. However, with key vacancies filled and compliance imperatives such as consolidated reporting poised to produce tangible future benefits, SCOUTS New Zealand is well advanced in the preparation required to make progress towards our strategic priorities.
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
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NATIONAL COMMISSIONER REPORT All Scout journeys begin with a promise to do our best and reflecting on 2016, my first full year as National Commissioner, I am confident we lived up to our promise. 2016 has been an exciting year of transition for SCOUTS New Zealand as we set about the challenge of implementing our Better Prepared strategy. In 2016 we developed SCOUTS New Zealand’s first Youth Development Policy, which going forward will be the backbone of all the work we do. The new Youth Development Policy is the first major milestone towards achieving our Better Prepared strategy. Significantly, the Youth Development Policy enables and informs the development in 2017 of revised methodologies, new award schemes, and an all new adult development scheme. This is the first step on our journey towards even higher quality programmes and experiences for our youth members. Following the successful launch and adoption of our new values based Scout Law in 2015, this year reviewed and debated the future of our Scout Promise. While we still await final approval from the World Organisation of the Scout Movement for our new Promise, I am proud of the respectful way in which our members came together to discuss the Promise and look forward to supporting the implementation of our refreshed Scout Promise in 2017. The 2016 year has also been one planning for growth and diversification for SCOUTS New Zealand. Of particular note is the successful pilot programme we ran at Northland College as part of our work to reach out to new communities. We know that our programmes offer a unique, high value youth development experience and I am proud of our commitment to make those experiences available to as many youth as possible. Finally, on behalf of all our youth members, thank you to all our volunteers and supporters for your time, effort and support. Without your contribution we could not offer the life changing adventure that is Scouting in New Zealand.
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Clarke Truscott National Commissioner
“...our programmes offer a unique, high value youth development experience....”
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONER REPORT I am writing this report after some 12 months as the International Commissioner for SCOUTS New Zealand, taking up the challenge from George Fairbairn. During my first few months in the role, I have spent time speaking with a number of my contemporary International Commissioners, and I can report that SCOUTS New Zealand’s reputation is in good shape, its contribution highly regarded and its role welcomed in world Scouting. SCOUTS New Zealand is a member of a global youth movement with over 30 million members worldwide, of which more than 20 million Scouts are part of the Asia-Pacific Region. Today, Scouting is seen as the world’s leading educational youth movement. The year started with the annual Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet in October when Scouts from around the world were in conversation with each other. In early November a small New Zealand delegation of members travelled to South Korea to attend the 8th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Youth Forum in Suncheon and the 25th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference in Gwangju. The theme of the conference was “Growth Towards Unity”. For my part, against the backdrop of my new role and its challenges as International Commissioner, I have been looking at SCOUTS New Zealand and how we can best equip our Scouting membership to thrive and contribute to global Scouting. I look forward to sharing outcomes of this work in the near future. I would like to take this opportunity to register my thanks to the Executive Leadership Team, members of the National Executive, National Council and the wider Movement for their ongoing support, wise counsel and guidance.
John Saunders International Commissioner
“SCOUTS New Zealand’s reputation is in good shape, its contribution highly regarded and its role welcomed in world Scouting.”
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WHO WE ARE SCOUTS New Zealand is the country’s largest mixed youth organisation, offering 6 to 26-year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, the chance to help others and have a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Supported by the Wellington based National Scout Centre and five Regional Development Offices (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin), SCOUTS New Zealand operates in over 400 communities throughout New Zealand. Every year we help 15,000+ young people in New Zealand enjoy new adventures, to experience the outdoors, interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Youth are the reason we exist, and everything we do puts “Youth at the Centre”. Our Youth Development programme is tailored to each age and stage, from our 6 year old Keas through to the 18-26 year old Rover section. Our young people develop skills including teamwork, leadership, self motivation and resilience, cultural awareness and commitment. Scouts help each other and their communities - creating a better world - one positive action at a time. Scouting is not just limited to traditional Land Scout Groups - we also have Air Scout and Sea Scout groups in New Zealand who take part in activities related to aviation and water activities.
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“Scouting For Boys” written. The Boy Scout Office opened. First Scout camp in New Zealand was held at Woodend
Baden–Powell’s experimental camp at Brownsea Island, England
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The Scouting Movement was founded by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, or BP as we call him. BP was born in London, England on 22 February, 1857. In 1907, BP held the first Scout camp at Brownsea Island, Dorset, UK. BP developed the Movement as a programme of non-formal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities like camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking and sports. The first New Zealand Scout Troop was officially registered at Kaiapoi on 3 July 1908. In 1911, the first all-Maori Scout Troop was formed at Ohinemutu. In 1915 Lieutenant-Colonel Cossgrove (seated at the centre of the photograph) retired from school teaching to become a full-time paid organiser for New Zealand Scouts. Girls have been welcomed into the Association since 1976 where they first joined the Venture Scouts section for 16 to 20 year-olds. Worldwide, there are now over 30 million members of Scouting in 224 countries and territories. Only four countries in the world do not have Scouts.
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1941
First World Jamboree, Olympia, London. Baden–Powell acclaimed “Chief Scout of the World”
Rovers Section started in New Zealand
1908
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THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT: THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANISATION
1920
Lord Baden–Powell died on 8 January
AWARDS SCHEME Scouts are challenged through a system of badges and awards. Each section (Keas, Cubs, and Scouts) has a range of badges that can be earned covering a diverse range of skills. Venturers develop their own programme and a progressive award scheme culminates with the achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Scout Awardthe highest honour in youth Scouting. Rovers also have an award they can work towards - the St George Award.
ONE TEAM Everyone in SCOUTS New Zealand is positively connected to our purpose and to working collaboratively to deliver it, with respect for all roles played. The everyday adventure that Scouting provides young Kiwis is only possible thanks to our 5,000 adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide range of roles - from working directly with young people, to helping manage a Group or being a National Section Leader. In return, our volunteers are provided opportunities for adventure, training, fun and friendship.
Ref: 1/2-041264-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
Today BP’s life is celebrated every year by Scouts around the world on Founder’s Day, 22 February. In New Zealand, Scouts commemorate Founder’s Day with mudslides around the country; we think BP would approve.
“Being a Scout has given me confidence, leadership skills and the ability to serve in my community.” McKenzie Hepburn, Tawa Scout Group
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1979 Venturer section started in New Zealand
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Launch of 10 year strategy, Better Prepared
World Centenary of Scouting
Kea Section started in New Zealand. Girls welcomed into Venturers in New Zealand; a world first
New Zealand Centenary of Scouting
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2015 The Scout Association of New Zealand
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WHAT WE DO “During my time in the Scouting Movement, I have had such a blast doing so many cool things that I have never done before. Words cannot describe how awesome my journey has been, from Keas to Venturers, it has been incredible being part of a Movement that does so much for New Zealand’s youth.” Adam Colman – Havelock North Venturer Unit
Keas School Years 1 - 3 Starting at age 6, Keas engage in both active and quiet games, creative crafts, play-acting and singing. They participate in a fun award scheme which allows them to progress through levels of personal interest badges.
Cubs School Years 4 - 6 Hiking, camping, outdoor cooking are just some of the activities on offer for Cubs. They learn bushcraft, safety and emergency procedures and have their own award scheme of personal interest badges to obtain.
Scouts School Years 7 - 10 Through action-packed activities Scouts are encouraged to start making their own decisions, to help others and to explore the world around them. For many, attending Jamboree is the ultimate experience, and for older Scouts there is also the opportunity to attend the National Schools.
Venturers School Years 11 - 14 Developing their own programme, Venturers take on a range of vocational activities, leadership courses, outdoor adventures and team-building exercises. Venturers participate in a progressive award scheme which culminates in the achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Scout award.
Rovers Ages 18 - 26 As individuals, or as part of a crew, Rovers are the service arm of the Movement. They also enjoy a diverse range of group activities from abseiling, rafting and skiing to theatre sports and musical productions.
Leaders Ages 18+ Many parents join the team of Leaders and find that not only do they experience the adventure themselves, but by participating in the training programme they gain valuable, transferable skills which are applicable to other areas of their lives.
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NATIONAL SCHOOLS Our seven National Schools form a core part of the Scouting experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and offer unique training in specialised areas. The National Schools operate throughout the year during school holidays. Scouts (school years 7-10) and Venturers (school years 11-13) learn skills specific to their interests, have unforgettable experiences, and leave with lifelong friends. A brief outline of each National School is described below:
AVIATION SCHOOL
MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL
The Aviation School is run every year for Scouts and gives attendees the chance to both fly a plane and learn about the aviation industry.
For Venturers 15+ and Rovers, this specialised National School gives attendees the skills needed to stay safe in New Zealand’s wild alpine environments.
CANOE SCHOOL
PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL
The Canoe School, for Venturers and Scouts 14+, is run every year with attendees learning river safety and making their way down the Whanganui River.
Based in Wellington every year, this school for Scouts and Venturers is run by professional photographers. The student portfolios produced are of an exceptional standard.
CAVING SCHOOL
SNOW SCHOOL
National Caving School for Venturers and Scouts 14+ includes expert tuition in caving and rope skills in order to be safe underground in the Waitomo caves.
For Scouts 13+ and Venturers, the National Snow School teaches attendees how to either ski or snowboard while staying at the Scout Lodge at Mt Ruapehu.
FLYING SCHOOL For Venturers 16+, the Flying School offers attendees the chance to fly solo and is a fantastic stepping stone for a career in the aviation industry.
SCOUTING EVENTS SCOUTS New Zealand promotes many activities and events to compliment the weekly programmes run locally. Each year SCOUTS New Zealand holds a major national event. The major event of 2016 was Venture*. Some other key events include: Gang Show (Performing Arts), JOTA and JOTI (Jamboree on the Air and Internet), Jamboree, Moot, Regatta, SCOUTS Scarf Day and International Jamborees. These events provide adventurous activities across all Scouting ages. Mudslide Day commemorates the birthday of the Founder of the Scouting Movement, and needs no further explanation. SCOUTS New Zealand also partners with other like-minded organisations such as Volunteer New Zealand, Serve for NZ and Ara Taiohi, supporting key events throughout the year. * See page 10 for the Venture 2016 report.
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VENTURE 2016 - INFERNO Venture is the flagship event for the Venturer section (age 15 to 18 years). On a cycle with our other major events (National Regatta and Jamboree), the New Zealand Venture brings together around 1,000 youth members from all over New Zealand, Australia and further afield. Ventures bring together a perfect blend of responsibility and freedom for teenagers. Venturers choose the scale of their own personalised adventure - from pursuing an existing passion to trying a host of new activities for the very first time.
The 2016 13th New Zealand Venture, “Inferno”, provided these opportunities and more. Sited 20 minutes from Rotorua, the Inferno site at Lakes Ranch was home to over 900 Venturers from Australia, Finland, Germany and the United Kingdom as well as New Zealand. Inferno was split into two phases, and ran over 10 days (3-13 January). The first five were spent offsite at 26 varied expeditions as far afield as the Whanganui River to the south and Tutakaka, in Northland. Operating in units of 9 – their “new best friends”, participants tramped, caved, dived, sailed, canoed, kayaked, cooked, photographed, biked, chilled at the beach, white water rafted, canyoned, saw the sights, bungy-jumped, fished and shot. Returning to Lakes Ranch from expeditions was celebrated with a beach party at the picture-perfect onsite lake and included a live band, inflatable pontoons and a barbeque for 1,000 hungry Venturers. The next five days saw Venturers and their Leaders back onsite. There they were able to choose the degree of activity they did over the next few days. For some, this was sleep. For many it was the fun onsite bases – craft, abseiling, horse riding, giant inflatables. For others it was high adrenalin offsite activities such as tandem skydiving, Zorb balls, luge, high ropes. For most it was a combination of all three. Venturers were encouraged to extend themselves through experience, challenge and social interaction based on the principals of Scouting. Inferno drew to a close with an inspirational and riveting presentation by Tony Christiensen – ‘the world’s fastest amputee’. Tony’s story was one of huge challenges, passion and attitude; and food for the soul for the 1,000 teenagers and 250 adult helpers present. Inferno was over two years in the planning for the Organising Committee. Running an event such as Inferno is only made possible through thousands of volunteer hours in the development, coordination and delivery of programme, and with the support of a significant number of Leaders, Rovers and Adult Helpers.
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OUR VOLUNTEERS AND LIFE MEMBERS SERVICE AWARDS IN 2016
The number of Scouting Volunteers
5412
1,082,400
11 Silver Tuis awarded
24 Silver Tikis awarded
34 Bronze Tikis awarded
81 Medals of Merit awarded
The estimated hours our Volunteers have given in 2016
LIFE MEMBERS We are deeply indebted to our Life Members for their efforts, both past and present, in supporting the Scouting Movement in New Zealand. Lesley Anderson Steve Anderson Kerry Averill Peter Bayne Lorraine Becroft Hec Browett, ED, JP Brian Burnett Red Capewell Don Clark Vilma Cocker, MNZM Mervyn Cranefield Ken Crombie Jim Ditchburn George Fairbairn, MNZM, JP Gary Froggatt Geoff Fuller Jane Hansen Hilary Haylock, MBE Peter Henwood, QSM, JP Joe Hollander, JP Roger Horton Ian Hutton, JP Ray Johnston, QSM
David Jupp, QSM Roger Kerswill John Lovett Bob Macaulay Keith Malcolm, MBE Ross McKenzie, QSM Des Olney, MNZM Wayne Philip Dene Richards Owen Rodgers Bruce Scott, OBE, RVM Clive Sims Francis Small, CNZM Pat Snoxell Joseph Soo Choon Diane Stokoe Graeme Swale Kevin Swanson Noela Thompson David Thorpe Warren Turnwald, JP Noel Walker Clive Williams Jaki Williams The Scout Association of New Zealand
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SCOUTING AT A GLANCE N U M B E R O F YO U T H M E M B E R S BY REGION AND SECTION IN 2016 Upper North
4795 Central North
1481
Lower North
3980
Upper South
3126
Lower South
SCOUT GROUPS
1878
TOTA L N U M B E R O F Y O U T H M E M B E R S (within each section)
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KEAS
CUBS
SCOUTS
VENTURERS
ROVERS
2769
6102
5209
921
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M A L E A N D F E M A L E YO U T H M E M B E R S
73% 390 GROUPS (total)
27% AWARDED IN 2016
121
CHIEF SCOUT’S AWARDS
80
QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARDS
323 LAND SCOUTS
GROUPS
54 GROUPS SEA SCOUTS
13 GROUPS
AIR SCOUTS
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2016 ACTIONS AND MILESTONES BETTER PREPARED SCOUTS New Zealand is now into the second year of its 10 year strategy, Better Prepared. This strategy provides both a framework for our future work programmes, and the goals we want to achieve. Better Prepared describes the five priorities we are focusing on to achieve our vision for 2025. Putting this plan into action will ensure that: • Youth are at the centre and empowered to lead and shape Scouting • Our activities and programmes offer a consistently high quality and relevant experience • We reach out to all young New Zealanders and increase our membership • Our volunteers are well supported as part of a learning organisation • We are a valued, smart and sustainable Movement Over the past year, excellent progress has been made in each of these five priorities as reported in the following pages.
YOUTH AT THE CENTRE Youth are the reason we exist The Scouting tradition has always been that young people shaped what they wanted to do, and we want to consistently live by that principle. Being responsive to the needs and realities of youth members, and ensuring all are safe in their Scouting experiences are drivers for “Youth at the Centre”, the first of our Better Prepared priorities. Strategy in action To ensure youth are empowered to lead and shape Scouting, in 2016 SCOUTS New Zealand has: • Undertaken a review of our Child Protection Policy, engaging the external expertise of Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCI). Additionally SCI worked with our Regional Leadership team to up skill on Child Protection reporting. • Conducted sessions on Health & Safety and Child Protection at all Regional Workshops. • Ensured youth were at the centre of the consultation process for the review of the Scout Promise that is currently being considered for approval by the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement.
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• Put young people at the centre of our new Youth Development Policy which enables the programme to be adapted to the individual needs of a young person. • Made good progress on increasing our compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, including Adventure Activities Regulations. Our focus is on improving the health & safety culture overall at Scouts for the benefit of all members. • Commenced a review of Youth in Governance, ensuring that our mechanisms for youth involvement in decision making at the top levels of the Movement are fit for purpose.
QUALITY AND RELEVANT P R O G R A M M E Growth follows quality Developing the potential of our youth members comes from quality programmes that support: • Learning • Achievement, and most importantly • Enjoyment 2016 saw SCOUTS New Zealand achieve key milestones in the areas of quality and relevance with the completion of the Youth Development Policy. The Policy is a significant step towards ensuring consistency in programming across the country. Strategy in action Our programmes are driven by considering our purpose and listening to today’s youth. In 2016 SCOUTS New Zealand has:
• Approved the Movement’s first Youth Development Policy, based on New Zealand youth development and international Scouting best practice. The Policy clearly sets out a One Programme approach, re-focusing our delivery towards the Scout Method and Areas of Personal Growth where new educational objectives enable flexibility of programme delivery to meet the individual needs of our young people. • Appointed talented Leaders to all of our senior volunteer positions. For the first time in some years all National Advisor or National Leader positions are filled.
• Became an active member of Ara Taiohi, the peak body for the Youth Development sector. As an organisational member we have become highly engaged. • Scoped work to review age group Section transitions based on best practice youth development. • Built relationships with key stakeholders and community partners where appropriate events have a natural link with programmes – for example Leadership Week and Serve for NZ. • Engaged with WOSM on the international review of the Scout Method.
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INCLUSIVE GROWTH SCOUTS New Zealand welcomes all SCOUTS New Zealand wants to make quality Scouting opportunities available to all youth. While diversity will come with growth in the long term, SCOUTS New Zealand is choosing to be proactive in championing membership diversity. Strategy in action To ensure our membership reflects the communities in which we live, in 2016 SCOUTS New Zealand has: • Developed a programme in Northland, an area that hasn’t had a Scouting presence for over 35 years. Here, a Venturer group was established through a local High School and Scouting activities have now been incorporated into the daily curriculum. We are now looking at starting a new section due to demand. • Taken the lead in a Scouts based school holiday programme in conjunction with Wellington City Council. This led to non-Scouting youth receiving a Scouting experience through utilsing local Scout Leaders to facilitate.
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• Connected with representatives of Manu Samoa (the Samoan National rugby team) to promote the Scouting Story with members of the Pacific Island community in the Upper North Island region. • Begun identifying key stakeholders within our regions with an aim to remove barriers for ethnic groups not currently reflected in our membership.
PREPARED VOLUNTEERS Prepared Volunteers are the foundations of success To be effective, all our adult volunteers must: • • • • •
be clear on what is expected of them be well supported have ready access to well targeted and easy-to-use resources be able to enjoy their volunteering, and be recognised for the contribution they make
Strategy in action To ensure our volunteers are proactively supported, in 2016 SCOUTS New Zealand has: • Recognised the contribution of our adult volunteers by awarding 69 special service awards: Silver Tui (11), Silver Tiki (24) and Bronze Tiki (34), alongside 81 Medals of Merit.
• Established relationships with partners who can assist in developing and delivering training in key priority areas such as child protection, youth development and health & safety.
• Made good progress on implementing recommended actions from the Adult Recruitment and Retention Taskforce.
• Commenced a review of our adult awards which aims to focus more on valuing contribution.
• Recruited a taskforce to drive work on the Adult Development Policy. Research is well underway to develop a policy that will enable the effective delivery of the Youth Development Policy.
ORGANISATIONAL STRENGTH Investment in infrastructure for greater impact Robust business and financial practices are required to meet the first four Better Prepared Priorities, and SCOUTS New Zealand is continuing to build on the organisational foundations already laid. Culture is also a critical component to a thriving and sustainable organisation; and a “One Team” approach is taken, where we respect and value all contributions. Strategy in action To ensure we continue to grow and prosper in a considered and structured way, in 2016 SCOUTS New Zealand has: • Begun to build our international profile by being awarded the SGS Certification from the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) for accountability to stakeholders and compliance with international best practice.
• Begun the process to build a national property register for the entire New Zealand Scouting Movement and a Taskforce Team to recommend future strategic property decisions.
• Promoted a whole of Movement approach by beginning the first year to consolidate the financial statements for the entire New Zealand Scouting Movement, involving nearly 500 individual reporting entities.
• Continued to build partnerships with organisations that share our vision for youth.
• Moved to a quarterly rather than an annual youth census each term, using our online group and administration system - Online Scout Manager (OSM). Each census takes a snapshot of data to improve our understanding of youth and volunteers in terms of growth, diversity and support.
• Expanded governance meetings to include site visits with local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Continued to have the confidence of our major funders.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT POLICY PURPOSE In 2016 the National Executive Committee approved the first ever Youth Development Policy for SCOUTS New Zealand. As a key enabler of our Better Prepared strategy, the policy guides us in developing improved award schemes and programme support tools. The policy puts “Youth at the Centre” of all we do at SCOUTS. It outlines the intention of the future SCOUTS New Zealand “One Programme” to be flexible and adaptable, and to be tailored to the individual’s learning ability and needs as well as interests and environments. This is an important milestone for Scouting in New Zealand. Notable elements include:
• Alignment to proven New Zealand Positive Youth Development practice, which will help us to build relationships with the youth sector, funders and community organisations, while also being best practice for empowering young people
• Educational objectives for Scouting in general, and for each section which will guide our learning across the Movement • A very real “Youth at the Centre” approach, where young people are more empowered to self-direct their experiences in Scouting
• The New Zealand government’s Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa is at the heart of the policy and is acknowledged for the first time in a Scouting context
The Youth Development Policy sets out clearly our educational objectives for the first time which enables the development of new award schemes, section methodologies and adult development. Significantly, completing the policy has enabled us to commence working on our new approach to Adult Development (training) which will be where the rubber hits the road in terms of improving the quality of the programmes run at a local level.
ONE PROGRAMME The value of the SCOUTS New Zealand Youth Development Programme is one of continuous development from when a young person enters the programme till the end of their time as a youth member. This is known as the “One Programme” approach where a young person can progress along their Scouting journey in a consistent manner. It is a simple formula - a combination of SPICES plus the Scout Method. More specifically, if a young person is able to explore their own growth in a holistic way (SPICES), supported by an effective and proven non-formal educational method (the Scout Method) then their experience in Scouting will be consistent across all Sections, across the Movement and across the country.
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OCIAL HYSICAL NTELLECTUAL HARACTER MOTIONAL PIRITUAL
SPICES EXPLAINED The intention of Scouting is to develop young people by encouraging Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual growth through the activities that they participate in. These foundations are referred to as SPICES and are a core part of the SCOUTS New Zealand programme experience. The educational objective for each is defined as follows:
SOCIAL
PHYSICAL
Developing my ability to cooperate and lead in a variety of ways, while gaining a sense of identity and the understanding that we live in an independent world.
Being active and developing responsibility for the care, health and well-being of my mind and body.
INTELLECTUAL
CHARACTER
Developing my ability to think, analyse, adapt, and apply information to adapt to new situations.
Accepting myself and recognising my own potential for growth and what it is I can become. Developing myself in a manner consistent with a set of values and with mutual respect and understanding of others.
EMOTIONAL
SPIRITUAL
Exploring and gaining my understanding about emotions to develop emotional resilience.
Developing my understanding of personal beliefs, as well as the diversity of beliefs that makes up our communities (local, national, global) while practicing the art of reflecting and showing sincere gratitude.
SCOUTS METHOD
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT POLICY
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS Corporate Partners, Grant Makers, Trusts and individuals have all given generously to support SCOUTS New Zealand this year.
SCOUT YOUTH FOUNDATION The Scout Youth Foundation (SYF) is an independent charitable Trust whose passionate members help support SCOUTS New Zealand through annual grants and, for the first time in 2016, scholarships for youth members. The 2016 donation of $34,000, brings the total granted since 1992 to $443,497- a significant contribution to Scouting. In memory of a major benefactor, Brian Cunningham, the SYF will be launching the Brian Cunningham Scholarship to assist disadvantaged young people to attend national Scout events. It is the intention of SYF to provide scholarships to attend the 21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree.
NZ COMMUNITY TRUST
PORTS OF AUCKLAND
SCOUTS New Zealand is grateful to New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) who have provided a grant to support National Development team costs this year.
Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) have again this year provided invaluable support to SCOUTS New Zealand, with their support of our Upper North Island Regional Development team based in Auckland.
They truly understand the work of SCOUTS New Zealand and we share their focus of encouraging young people to be involved in physical activity and experiencing the outdoors. Support from NZCT is a sound investment into the lives of New Zealand young people and we value this significant contribution.
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As a result there is growth in both youth and adult volunteer numbers, and our volunteers are better supported and have access to more promotional and educational materials than ever before. The POAL partnership has also included the provision of a van, a much utilised resource helping Groups with transport for youth members, thereby making travel to events easier and more affordable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THANK YOU Including our National Schools and events, SCOUTS New Zealand is deeply indebted to the following Trusts, organisations and estates for their support this year. Large and small, their contribution has had a considerable impact on our capacity to deliver the Scouting Programme to our youth members and support our adult volunteer network. Together we achieved so much more. Air Nelson, Air New Zealand, Airways Corporation, Bay Trust, Blue Sky Community Trust, BNZ Aviation Service, Chenery Memorial Trust, Civil Aviation Authority, Dunedin City Council Community Grants Scheme, Eastern and Central Community Trust, Estate Douglas Henry Inch, Estate HK Wilkinson, Messengers of Peace, Infinity Foundation Limited, Macpac, John Milne Flying Scholarship, June Gray Charitable Trust, Lois Dalley Charitable Trust, MetService, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand Aeronautical Trusts Limited, New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation, Noel Leeming, Optimum Results, Royal Aeronautical Society Wellington, Rotary Club of Epsom, Rotary Club of Manukau City Sunrise, Stevens Homewares, Tatum Scout Memorial Trust, The Community Trust of Southland, Thomas George Macarthy Trust, Trust Waikato, Valley Print, Walsh Opportunity Fund, Wellington Community Trust, Working Together More Fund.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SUPPORTERS
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AUDIT REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL OFFICE The accompanying summary financial statements which comprise the summarised statement of financial position as at 30 September 2016, the summarised statement of comprehensive revenue, and the summarised statement of movements in equity for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand National Office for the year ended 30 September 2016. We expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated 16 December 2016. The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required for full financial statements under generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. Those financial statements, and the summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on those financial statements. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand National Office. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The National Executive Committee are responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with FRS-43 Summary Financial Reports.
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AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with International Standard on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISA (NZ)) 810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements. Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interests in, the Scout Association of New Zealand National Office. OPINION In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand National Office for the year ended 30 September 2016 are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in accordance with FRS-43 Summary Financial Reports.
BDO Wellington 16 February 2017 Wellington New Zealand
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND - NATIONAL OFFICE Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense for the Year Ended 30 September 2016
REVENUE
2016
2015
($)
($)
1,222,899
1,239,013
Revenue from Exchange Transactions Registration Fees Scouts Direct Revenue
669,205
652,142
2,062,498
990,466
36,897
6,937
522,323
795,234
Investment Revenue
40,280
21,455
Other Income
58,659
124,716
4,612,761
3,829,963
163,316
160,620
19,453
10,684
4,756
8,500
Event Income & Administration Fees Revenue from Non-Exchange Transactions Fundraising Campaigns Grants, Sponsorship, Donations Other Revenue
Total Operating Revenue LESS EXPENSES National Council, NEC, Taskforces National Leader expenses National Programmes Fees to World Body & Asia Pacific
26,019
22,651
Publicity and Communications
57,792
120,675
1,907,546
903,468
593,534
582,943
1,609,238
1,374,239
594,662
471,776
Total Operating Expenses
4,976,316
3,655,556
OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS
(363,555)
174,407
9,750
714,263
(353,805)
888,670
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Net (deficit)/surplus for the year
(353,805)
888,670
Total comprehensive revenue and expenses
(353,805)
888,670
2,128,691
1,240,021
1,774,886
2,128,691
Event Expenditure Scouts Direct Expenditure Staff expenses Administration & Other Operating Expenses
NON OPERATING ITEMS Proceeds from property sales TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSES
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND - NATIONAL OFFICE Summary Statement of Movements in Equity for the Year Ended 30 September 2016
Opening Equity Closing Equity
*This Statement has been prepared on the basis as described in the Note to Summary Statements on page 24 The Scout Association of New Zealand
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AUDIT REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Scout Association of New Zealand - National Office Summary Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2016 2016
2015
($)
($)
2,015,964
2,954,351
Receivables, Recoverables and Prepayments
511,571
469,770
Stock (Scouts Direct)
281,994
312,535
Events Work in Progress
243,225
82,575
Total Current Assets
3,052,754
3,819,232
Creditors, Accruals and Revenue in Advance
706,603
1,005,462
Funds Held on Behalf
603,395
683,147
CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank & Investments
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Grants not spent Total Current Liabilities WORKING CAPITAL
61,549
82,350
1,371,547
1,770,959
1,681,207
2,048,273
170,829
157,568
77,150
77,150
1,774,886
2,128,691
1,774,886
2,128,691
1,774,886
2,128,691
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Plant, Property & Equipment TERM LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Represented by: General Funds EQUITY NOTE TO THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The summary financial statements for The Scout Association of New Zealand - National Office for the year ended 30 September 2016 have been extracted from the full financial statements. The full financial statements were approved by the National Executive Committee on 16 December 2016. 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 - National Office, means Public Benefit Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (“PBE Standards RDR”), as appropriate for Tier 2 not-for-profit public benefit entities. The summary financial statements are in compliance with FRS 43 – Summary Financial Statements and are presented in New Zealand dollars and rounded to the nearest dollar. 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 National Scouts Centre on 04 815 9260.
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The auditor BDO Wellington has reviewed the summary financial statements for consistency with the audited full financial statements. An unmodified audit opinion has been issued. These summary financial statements have been approved for issue by the National Executive Committee. 16 February 2017
Stuart Francis National Chair
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
DIRECTORY National Executive Committee at 30 September 2016
Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM QSO Governor-General of New Zealand, Patron and Chief Scout (until the Governor-General’s term finished 31 August 2016).
Stuart Francis (Chair) Clarke Truscott (National Commissioner) John Saunders (International Commissioner) Denise Church Ross Jordan Chris Luoni Diana Papadopoulos Murray Pascoe Vincent Rijlaarsdam Justin Stewart Josh Tabor David Wallace
Executive Leadership Team
Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand has accepted the invitation to become Patron for her term in office.
Niamh Lawless (Chief Executive) Glenn Evans (Head of Business Services) Shaun Greaves (Head of Learning and Delivery) Mike Loulanting (Head of National Development) Sarah Turnbull (Head of Events, Fundraising & Communications) For a full list of our National and Youth Councils, please visit: www.scouts.org.nz/our-people
The National Scout Museum in Kaiapoi has a permanent display detailing the history of Scouting in New Zealand. For more information and their annual report, please visit: www.scouts.org.nz/about-us
Mark Inglis, Adventure Plus Ambassador
Auditor: BDO Wellington
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1 Kaiwharawhara Road Kaiwharawhara Wellington 6035
info@scouts.org.nz
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A special thank you goes to Charlie Bush & Vallensia Krismon, interns from Victoria University, for planning and designing this report. Thanks also goes to: Jo Le Gros, Mike Hill Photography, Will Shakespeare, Clarke Truscott, David Jupp, Ella Kane, Steve Hurley, Joel Roil and all others who have contributed photos.