KEAS
CUBS
SCOUTS
VENTURERS
ROVERS
LEADERS
ANNUAL R E P OR T THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND
ADVENTURE PLUS!
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Purpose, Vision and Scout Law
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Scouting at a glance
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Executive Report
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Moving towards 2025: Better Prepared
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Who We Are
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Special thanks to our Funders
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What We Do
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Acknowledgements
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National Commissioner’s Report
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Reporting and Financial Statements
Our Volunteers and Life Members
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Directory
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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
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EXECUTIVE REPORT The work of SCOUTS New Zealand in the 2015 year saw us meet several significant milestones towards embedding our ‘one team’ approach, and lay foundations for the future.
Organisational strength – having systems and structures in place to take the Scouting Movement forward, alongside the confidence of a diverse support base of philanthropic funders and partners, with the Adventure for Life brand becoming a household name.
Better Prepared: our 10 year strategy
Refreshed Scout Law
Like every great Scout, we want SCOUTS New Zealand to be prepared; well more than prepared – Better Prepared. We see a future in which SCOUTS New Zealand is a thriving organisation that continues to deliver a world class and relevant youth development programme with well supported and prepared volunteers; and one that continues to partner with youth by putting them at the centre of the decision making process.
After receiving feedback from over 1,000 youth members, SCOUTS New Zealand has this year had our refreshed Law ratified by the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement (WOSM):
The consultation undertaken on our strategic direction has this year culminated in the launch of ‘Better Prepared’ – our 10 year strategy. Better Prepared has five key priorities that will be our focus for the next 10 years: Youth at the centre – ensuring youth are safe from harm as they experience great adventures, and that young people are actively engaged in shaping the future of Scouting. Quality and relevant programme – delivering a well balanced youth development programme which is an exemplar of best practice policy, process and delivery. Inclusive growth – championing diversity and actively removing barriers to participation for all young New Zealanders. Prepared volunteers – supporting our volunteers to ensure they are prepared, motivated and have the skills to deliver our youth programme.
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 consultation showed we are committed to remaining relevant to New Zealand’s youth, and them to the Movement. The Scout Law defines the values we live by; it is the essence of what it means to be a Scout and provides the framework for all Scouting activity at every age and every stage.
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The One Team approach lays the foundation for future success SCOUTS New Zealand is a an association of over 400 Groups, with sections over five age groups running programmes for Land, Sea and Air Scouts. Moving forward as ‘One Team’ is vital for future success. We want to acknowledge the efforts taken by adult and youth leaders, staff, volunteers, life members and associates, working together to meet a range of organisational goals. One such achievement from 2015 was the implementation of an online registration system for all Scouts called Online Scout Manager (OSM). Developed by Scouts, for Scouts, OSM holds a complete record of all members, awards structures and other relevant data. OSM provides an excellent management tool for Group and Zone Leaders, the National Executive and Management. OSM will be key in providing information to support our youth programme and volunteer development projects, and pivotal to meeting our organisational goals.
Thank you to our volunteers and supporters – together we make such a difference No Executive Report would be complete without acknowledging the many stakeholders, individuals, partner organisations and funding bodies that have provided support throughout the year. We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the lifeblood of SCOUTS New Zealand – our volunteers. Whether Associates, Group or Zone Leaders, Advisors, Specialist School Leaders, National Councillors, National Executive Committee members or Life Members, the Association is deeply proud to work alongside you. To the individuals and teams who dedicate their time, their passion and their experience to the delivery of the Scouting youth development programme, thank you.
We also acknowledge our partners and grant funders – the support shown to SCOUTS New Zealand during the year has been exceptional. Together, we can make a very real and lasting difference in preparing our young people for a life of challenge, fun and adventure.
The future is promising With a reported net surplus of $881k (after property sales of $714k) the 2015 financial result adds to successive years of sound fiscal management. This will mean SCOUTS New Zealand is well placed to invest in future priorities. The investment made, and to be made, in systems and work plans for the youth programme development, inclusive growth and volunteer professional development, is pivotal to growing a sustainable organisation that is a vibrant and relevant Scouting Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition, we look forward to extending our One Team approach to more partners and supporters who want to work with us to achieve our vision for 2025. Working as One Team, and with the five priorities of Better Prepared becoming operational, SCOUTS New Zealand is well positioned to make great progress towards our goals in 2016 and beyond. Once again we wish to thank everyone associated with SCOUTS New Zealand for making 2015 a truly remarkable year. Yours in Scouting,
Murray Pascoe National Chair (acting)*
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
* Murray Pascoe was acting National Chair as at 30 September 2015.
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WHO WE ARE SCOUTS New Zealand is the country’s largest mixed youth organisation, offering 6 to 26year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, the chance to help others and have a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
develop skills including teamwork, leadership, self motivation and resilience, cultural awareness and commitment. They help each other and others, and change the world – one positive action at a time.
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 Aotearoa New Zealand. The Scouting Movement delivers a youth development programme tailored to each age and stage: Keas (school years 1-3), Cubs (years 4-6), Scouts (years 7-10), Venturers (years 11-13) and Rovers (age 18-26). Our young people
The Scouting Movement: The history of the organisation 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. After joining the army, in 1897 BP was given command of his own regiment where he introduced new training methods to make life more interesting for the men. A badge, in the form of an arrowhead, ‘the north point of the compass’, was presented upon training completion. We use a version of it today as a symbol of our Scouting Movement.
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Robert Stevenson Smyth Baden– Powell was born on 22 February in Paddington, London, England
Baden–Powell’s experimental camp at Brownsea Island, England August 1st–9th
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In 1907, BP held the first Scout camp at Brownsea Island, Dorset, UK. BP developed the Movement as a programme of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities like camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking and sports. The Movement grew to encompass three age groups for boys: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Rover Scouts, and in 1910, BP’s sister Agnes formed Girl Guides with three age groups: Brownie Guides, Girl Guides, and Ranger Guides. The first New Zealand Scout Troop was officially registered at Kaiapoi on 3 July 1908, following the arrival of BP’s book ‘Scouting for Boys’ in
1908
“Scouting For Boys” written. The Boy Scout Office opened. First Scout camp in New Zealand was held at Woodend
First World Jamboree, Olympia, London. Baden–Powell acclaimed “Chief Scout of the World”
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1941
Lord Baden–Powell died on 8 January. He was buried in Nyeri, Kenya. Air Scouts started
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A Spirit of Adventure Plus Every year, SCOUTS New Zealand helps young New Zealanders enjoy new adventures; experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Weekly programmes along with specialised trips and activities complement formal education and provide opportunities for growth based around four cornerstones: the outdoors, personal development, the community and new experiences. 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 Award – the highest honour in youth Scouting. New Zealand. In 1911, the first all-Maori Scout Troop was formed at Ohinemutu. In 1915 Lieutenant-Colonel Cossgrove retired from school teaching to become a full-time paid organiser for New Zealand Scouts. Girls have been admitted to the Association since 1976 when they were first allowed to join the Venture Scouts section for 16 to 20 year-olds. In 2011, Scouting and Guiding together had over 41 million members in 216 countries and territories. Indonesia has the top membership, with 7.2% of their population participating in the Movement. Only four countries in the world do not have Scouts.
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. Our youth development method is: our Promise and Law, working in small teams, learning by doing, personal progression, adult support and adventure.
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.
Venturer section started in New Zealand
1963
1979
Kea Section started in New Zealand. Girls admitted to Venturers in New Zealand; the first country in the world to do so
World centenary of Scouting
2007
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New Zealand centenary of Scouting
Launch of 10 year strategy, Better Prepared
2015
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WHAT WE DO Scouting welcomes both boys and girls, and is all about fun, challenges and adventure. Programmes consist of a calendar of age appropriate activities, projects and events. Keas, starting at age 6, 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 is for school years 3 to 6, and bushwalking, camping, outdoor cooking are just some of the activities available. They learn bushcraft, safety and emergency procedures and have their own award scheme of badges to obtain. Scouts is for school years 7 to 10, and action-packed activities form the core part of being a Scout. Young people are encouraged to start making their own decisions, to help others and explore the world around them. Older Scouts also have the opportunity to attend some of the National Schools, and for many, attending a Jamboree is the ultimate experience. Venturers develop their own programme, from vocational activities and developing self confidence, through to leadership courses and community awareness. They have the opportunity to attend the full range of National Schools. A progressive award scheme culminates with the achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Scout award which is presented by the Governor General of New Zealand. Rovers, as individuals or as part of a crew, 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. Many parents choose to join the team of Leaders in order to experience the adventure for themselves. Our volunteer leaders learn and challenge themselves through our training programme, and this learning environment allows volunteers to transfer those skills obtained through Scouting into their workplaces.
Photo: Keith Charlton
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SCOUTS New Zealand 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 1113) learn skills specific to their interests, have unforgettable experiences, and leave with lifelong friends. Aviation School, Canoe School, Caving School, Mountaineering School, Photography School, Snow School, and Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School offer a diverse range of skills and experiences. From canoeing the magical and mythical Whanganui river to abseiling underground in the Waitomo caves; from climbing Mount Ruapehu to capturing amazing images and learning a professional craft at Photography School; from learning with real pilots to flying a plane solo, the SCOUTS New Zealand National Schools offer something for everyone.
Scouting events SCOUTS New Zealand promotes many activities and events throughout the year to complement our weekly programmes run locally. ‘Gang Show’ (performing arts), JOTA and JOTI (Jamboree on the Air and Internet), Jamboree, Venture, Moot, Regatta, SCOUTS Scarf Day and International Jamborees provide adventurous activities across all Scouting ages. Mudslide Day to commemorate the birthday of the Founder of the Scouting Movement needs no further explanation. Each year SCOUTS New Zealand holds a major national event. The major event of 2015 was National Regatta.
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NATIONAL COMMISSIONER’S REPORT Every year SCOUTS New Zealand brings more adventures, and 2015 was no different. Launching Better Prepared was the highlight for this year. Better Prepared has set a vision for success for the next ten years which will make Scouting even better than it is today. It’s been a great journey to be a part of and I can’t wait to see it come to life. Inviting youth champions to the launch really displayed the value of inter-generational dialogue and involving youth members in decision making at all levels. This is going to take us from strength to strength in the future. Re-expressing the Scout Law was another big milestone for this year, and has united the Movement with a powerful set of values. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the final product – you should be proud of your vision and courage. ‘By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others.’ Satsuki Shibuya This quote sums up 2015 for me. I have met thousands of volunteers and youth members who just love what they do – which inspires all those around them, me included. As volunteers we don’t think of it as ‘giving up our weekend’ or ‘volunteering over our summer break’. We think of it as another adventure that we get to experience, taking young people along for the ride, hanging out with our friends and having the time of our lives. We are the lucky ones – we do what we love. Finishing up as the National Commissioner is a very hard thing to do. It truly has been something I’ve loved, and I’m so grateful for the overwhelming support I’ve received. It’s been a life-changing experience and I’d like to thank you for inspiring me with your passion, spirit, and love for our Movement. It will stay with me forever, kia kaha. Kelly Bleakley National Commissioner 2012-2015*
Kelly Bleakley’s term as National Commissioner ended May 2015.
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OUR VOLUNTEERS AND LIFE MEMBERS
5393 The number of Scouting Volunteers
1,078,600
The estimated hours our Volunteers have given in 2015 Service Awards in 2015
9 Silver Tuis awarded
7 Silver Tikis awarded
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 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 Jaki Williams SCOUTS New Zealand would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Life Members who have gone home this year:
22 Bronze Tikis awarded
62 Medals of Merit awarded
Sinclair Jones, Alan McDonald, Shirley Ransfield and John Shepherd.
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SCOUTING AT A GLANCE
Upper North
Number of Youth Members by Region and Section
12 11
50
518
3544
34
16
21
0
Central North
1 86
26
440
2842
7
18
9
7 12
Lower North
Upper South
880
27
3026 20
3
14
51
431
Lower South 309
61
1875 98
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19
6
16
32
66
4035
1
129
45
677
0
80
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Percentage of Male and Female Youth Members
23%
77%
Number of Adult Volunteers
5393 Number of Groups Land Scouts
Sea Scouts
Air Scouts
343
54
13
410
43
Number of applications to The Scouting Capacity Fund received and approved
Number of National Schools
7
Aviation School, Canoe School, Caving School, Mountaineering School, Photography School, Snow School and Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School.
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MOVING TOWARDS 2025: BETTER PREPARED In May 2015, SCOUTS New Zealand launched Better Prepared; our 10 year strategy. Working to a vision which includes a Movement of 25,000 plus youth members who are prepared in every way to succeed and make a positive difference, Better Prepared provides both a framework for our future work programmes, and the goals we want to achieve. Putting the game plan of Better Prepared into action, SCOUTS New Zealand will ensure: • • • • •
youth are at the centre of everything we do our activities and programmes offer a consistently high quality and relevant experience we reach out to all young New Zealanders our volunteers feel well prepared, and we have strong foundations.
In the five months since the launch, the groundwork has been laid for developing the five priorities of Better Prepared and progress towards the goals has already begun.
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Youth at the Centre Youth are the reason we exist. The Scouting tradition has been that young people decided what they wanted to do – 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 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has: - Ensured youth were at the centre of the consultation process on the refreshed Scout Law that was endorsed by the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement and actively engaged in decision making. - Promoted and supported the voice of the National Youth Council at governance level. - Made good progress on a comprehensive and rigorous review of the SCOUTS New Zealand Safety Management Systems, and Child Protection Policy, ensuring they are in line with the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2015.
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Quality and Relevant Programme Developing the potential of our youth members comes from quality programmes that support: • learning • achievement, and most importantly • enjoyment. 2015 saw a commitment to enhance SCOUTS New Zealand’s tradition of service to the community, and this will continue to be a key theme in the year ahead.
Strategy in action To ensure our programmes are driven by considering our purpose and what is best for today’s youth in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has: -S ecured and resourced staff with the appointment of a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor and Head of Learning and Delivery to lead a comprehensive work programme for future youth programme development, delivery and evaluation. - Begun scoping of the work towards both Youth and Adult Development Policies. -M ade good progress on a review of our national programmes, moving to a new format that gives leaders more options in what they deliver, and puts youth at the centre. -B egun establishing relationships with key stakeholders and community partners where appropriate events have a natural link with programmes – for example Road Safety Week and Youth Week.
Inclusive Growth
‘...I believe every child has a right to adventure...’
Bear Grylls World Chief Scout
SCOUTS New Zealand wants to make quality scouting opportunities available to all youth and, if we do this, SCOUTS New Zealand will grow and by its very nature, become more inclusive. While over time that will always be true, 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 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has: -D eveloped a work plan for inclusion that champions diversity and is collaborative in its implementation. - P artnered with a number of funding partners to begin resourcing ‘No one left behind’, our flagship inclusion initiative which brings the opportunities of Scouting to disadvantaged children and communities. -B egun identifying bicultural partners to ensure our programme and practice respectfully acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Prepared Volunteers 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 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has: - R ecognised the contribution of our adult volunteers by awarding 38 special service awards: Silver Tui (9), Silver Tiki (7) and Bronze Tiki (22), alongside 62 Medals of Merit. -B egun to operationalise the recommendations of the SCOUTS New Zealand Adult Recruitment and Retention Taskforce, starting with an information resource for parents and volunteers. -E stablished relationships with partners who can assist in developing and delivering training in key priority areas such as child protection.
Organisational Strength Robust business and financial practice will be 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 an important factor and binds together all the attributes that constitute a thriving and sustainable organisation. So fittingly, our ‘one team approach’ together with effective governance, fit for purpose technology, sound stewardship of the SCOUTS New Zealand brand and the voice of our young people, meaningful partnerships and sustainable funding all form a part of that foundation.
Strategy in action To ensure we continue to grow and prosper in a considered and structured way, in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has: - R ecorded an operating surplus of $166.9k ($881.1k after property sales), which will assist in building reserves for future growth and organisational investment. - Planned for and begun partnerships with organisations that share our vision for youth. -C ompleted the rollout of the online registration system Online Scout Manager, with plans for future enhancements. -B egun the process to provide consolidated financial statements for the entire New Zealand Scouting Movement. - Continued to have the confidence of our major funders.
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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 Foundation was established in 1991 to help ensure Scouting is accessible to all young New Zealanders, and to ensure project longevity. Members of the Foundation donate annually, give a lump sum or pledge a bequest, and their financial support helps build a long term endowment fund. This year’s donation from the Scout Youth Foundation brings the total gifted to SCOUTS New Zealand since 1992 to $409,497. The ongoing support provided by this annual gift is invaluable in building Scouting now and in the future, and for which SCOUTS New Zealand is extremely grateful.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) The partnership arrangement with UL has given Scouting in Aotearoa New Zealand access to the world class Safety Smart® programme. UL are a great community partner to work with and the goals of the programme closely align to the Scouting programme. ‘While our program has an initial focus on Fire Safety, it is our hope that the relationship will continue to develop, spreading other safety messages to Keas, Cubs and Scouts throughout New Zealand in future years.’ (Ken Wilson, General Manager UL Australasia).
Niamh Lawless, Chief Executive Scouts New Zealand with Ken Wilson, General Manager UL Australasia.
Youthtown Inc SCOUTS New Zealand is grateful to Youthtown Inc who have provided grants to support the Association’s Regional Development teams, our National Regatta and Snow School this year. They truly understand the work of SCOUTS New Zealand and we share their vision of ‘helping young people raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised.’
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to our supporters 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 Youth Development Programme to our young members. Together we achieved so much more. Air Nelson, Air New Zealand, Air Rescue and Community Services, Airways Corporation, Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity Foundation, BlueSky Community Trust, BNZ Aviation Service, Chenery Memorial Trust, Christchurch City Council Strengthening Communities Fund, Civil Aviation Authority, Community Waikato - Tindall Annual Fund, Dunedin City Council Community Grants Scheme, Eastern and Central Community Trust, Estate Douglas Henry Inch, Estate HK Wilkinson, Estate Ian Ewen, Estate J B Drayton, First Sovereign Trust Limited, Fonterra Grass Roots Fund, Four Winds Foundation Limited, Hutt Mana Charitable Trust, Infinity Foundation Limited, John Milne Flying Scholarship, June Gray Charitable Trust, Lawrence & Stephanie Russell Charitable Trust, Lois Dalley Charitable Trust, Macpac, Mana Community Grants Foundation, Messengers of Peace, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand Aeronautical Trusts Limited, New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation, Noel Leeming Group, North and South Trust Limited, Optimum Results, Pelorus Trust, RAeS Wellington, Rata Foundation, Rotary Club of Dunedin, Rotary Club of Newmarket, Rotary Club of Pakuranga, Rotary Club of Penrose, Rotary Club of Somerville, Rotary Club of Wanganui South, SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust, Tatum Scout Memorial Trust, The Community Trust of Southland, The Lion Foundation, Thomas George Macarthy Trust, Trillian Trust, Tripe Matthews Feist Trust, Valley Print, Waikato Walsh Opportunity Fund, Walsh Support Fund, WEL Energy Trust, Wellington City Council Tawa Community Grants, Wellington Community Trust, West Coast Community Trust, Winton & Margaret Bear Charitable Trust.
Corporate Partners
Major Funders
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REPORTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements to the members of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office The accompanying summary financial statements which comprise the summarised statement of financial position as at 30 September 2015, the summarised statement of financial performance, 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 Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2015. We expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated 18 December 2015. 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 Inc. 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.
Opinion In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2015 are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in accordance with FRS-43 Summary Financial Reports.
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 Inc. National Office.
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The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Performance For the year ended 30 September 2015
Income Registration Fees Fundraising Campaigns (net) Grants, Sponsorship, Donations Event Income Scouts Direct Other Income Total Income
2015 $ 1,239,013 5,246 789,394 974,706 652,142 161,931 3,822,432
2014 $ 1,201,595 309,454 2,773,133 702,625 123,155 5,109,962
Less Expenses National Council, NEC, Taskforces National Leader expenses National Programmes Fees to World Body & Asia Pacific Publicity and Communications Event Expenditure Scouts Direct Expenditure Staff expenses Administration & Other Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses
160,620 10,684 8,500 22,651 148,916 903,468 582,943 1,374,239 443,535 3,655,556
116,099 19,845 1,904 21,363 122,000 2,293,657 606,143 1,223,477 388,607 4,793,095
Operating Surplus
166,876
316,867
Non Operating Items Proceeds from share of property sales Insurance recovered
714,263 -
130,986 131,443
Net Surplus
881,139
579,296
NOTES: The net surplus of $881k for the year under review comprises of a net operating surplus of $96k, event net surplus of $71k and income from property sales of $714k ($649k for red zoned property in Christchurch). Operating and event surpluses, and property sales income have ensured the Association is operating in accordance with reserves policy of holding a minimum of four months operating costs as general funds. Any additional reserves are retained as unrestricted funds to allow for continuing strategic investment in the priorities identified under the strategic plan, Better Prepared.
The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Movements in Equity For the year ended 30 September 2015
Net surplus for the year
2015 $ 881,139
2014 $ 579,296
Total recognised revenues & expenses
881,139
579,296
Opening Equity
1,240,022
660,726
Closing Equity
2,121,161
1,240,022
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The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Position For the year ended 30 September 2015 Current Assets Cash at Bank & Investments Debtors and Prepayments Stock (Scouts Direct) Events Work in Progress Total Current Assets
2015 $ 2,954,351 450,186 312,535 82,575 3,799,647
2014 $ 1,663,729 412,706 364,412 2,440,846
Current Liabilities Creditors, Accruals and Income in advance Funds Held on Behalf Grants not spent Total Current Liabilities
1,005,462 663,562 122,381 1,791,405
534,284 664,381 133,386 1,332,051
Working Capital
2,008,243
1,108,795
157,568
177,771
44,650
46,544
Net Assets Represented by: General Funds
2,121,161
1,240,022
2,121,161
1,240,022
Equity
2,121,161
1,240,022
Non-current Assets Plant, Property & Equipment Term Liabilities
Note to the Summary Statements The summary financial statements for The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2015 have been extracted from the full financial statements. The full financial statements were approved by the National Executive Committee on 18 December 2015. 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 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 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 National Scouts Centre on 04 815 9260 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. 24 February 2016
Murray Pascoe National Executive Committee Member
Niamh Lawless Chief Executive
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DIRECTORY Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM QSO Governor-General of New Zealand, Patron and Chief Scout
Mark Inglis, Adventure Plus Ambassador
National Executive Committee at 30 September 2015 Murray Pascoe (Acting Chair) Greg Verhoef (Deputy Chair) Kelly Bleakley (National Commissioner) Denise Church Dave McCarthy Justin Stewart Clarke Truscott David Wallace
Executive Leadership Team
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