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ANNUAL REVIEW 2012/13growing

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ANNUAL REVIEW 2012/13

Sandi Thom sharing her music

with Scouts at Blair Atholl.

Chairman’s Report 2Chief Commissioner’s Report 4Adventure Highlights 6Growing Adventure 8Financial Summary 16Independent Auditor’s Statement 17Statement of Financial Activities 18Balance Sheet 19Legal and Administrative Information 20Membership Census 2013 22Supporters and Sponsors 24

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chairman’s report

I’m delighted that this dynamic review reflects so

much of what is good about Scouting in Scotland.

It shows that this year, once again, we have

continued to go from strength to strength, and

there can be no doubt that being a member of the

growing adventure that is Scouting is a fantastic

experience for our young people and the adults

who work with them. I believe that we can,

quite rightly, pat ourselves on the back and tell

ourselves that we’re doing a marvellous job.

We must never lose sight of the experience that lies ahead for

each and every one of our young people, and ensure that they

are all part of the adventure which grows every time they don a

Scout shirt, pitch a tent, carry a rucksack or enter the Scout Hall.

The real Scouting in Scotland is what happens to our young

people, week in and week out, and I, for one, believe that their

adventure is second to none. But it is only as good as our leaders

and supporters. Our adults show huge commitment, accept

great responsibility and are amazingly skilled and resourceful

when providing challenging programmes, giving effective

guidance and displaying themselves as exemplary role models.

As the adventure continues to grow, my thanks go to those

who support our young people and ensure that Scouting

develops and stays at the heart of communities.

I do hope that you will take time to read the pages that follow,

and as you admire what has been achieved in Scottish Scouting

during the year under review, please try to reflect on the work

done by our 7,300 plus volunteers, which allows our young

people to achieve what they do. We owe them all a deep debt

of gratitude. Our volunteers are supported by professional staff

at our Scottish Headquarters and our National Activity Centres.

We also acknowledge the work of locally employed Region

staff as well as the staff and volunteer colleagues at UKHQ,

Gilwell Park.

My thanks go to them all for the excellent work they

do and I wish them all continuing success in growing

the adventure.

Every good wish,

Duncan R Clark

Chairman, Scottish Board

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reportIt is hard to think that another year has passed and that the time has come again to write my comments for the Annual Review.

We recorded our seventh consecutive year of growth this year. Our membership grew by

4.1% which was the highest growth figure of the four home nations again; indeed Scottish

Scouting grew by more than twice the rate of the rest of the UK. Our youth membership

grew by 3.7% and total membership has reached 42,950. Particularly pleasing was the

growth we recorded in the remoter West Highlands, where, as a consequence of a small

amount of funding support, we were able to open seven new Scout Groups and recruit

over 300 new members. The challenge ahead is how we sustain such growth and ensure

that more and more young people, and adults, get to join our great adventure!

The year under review had many highlights for me. Who could forget the iconic images

of our young people lighting the Paralympic Torch at the top of Ben Nevis, as fellow

Scouts were doing the same at the top of each of the highest peaks in the four nations?

Clearly the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

recognised the inclusive nature of our organisation such that they wanted us to be part

of something as important as this. This reminded me of how critical our diversity and

inclusion agenda is to us as an organisation. We have to continue to break down barriers

to encourage people from all walks of life, and with whatever challenges they face, to

become members - and we all need to help to make it happen. I was recently delighted to

announce the appointment of our first Scottish Headquarters Commissioner for Inclusive

Scouting. Working closely with our Development Team, the key task will be to identify

where opportunities may arise to widen our pool of members and, indeed, to make such

opportunities happen.

Blair Atholl in 2012 was a resounding success. A new Camp Chief and his team delivered

a high quality experience in the way that we have all come to expect from our flagship

national event. It was particularly gratifying that the attendance of Scouts from the area

of Japan devastated by the Tsunami generated such positive media interest – and for all

the right reasons. I get the sense that, increasingly, society wants to hear our good news

stories. It is everyone’s job to ensure that we take every opportunity to ‘blow our own

trumpets’ with local and national media when we can. No one will do it for us, if we don’t!


The Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell MSP, was the guest speaker

at our 2013 Annual Awards Day. She was astonished at the range of activities undertaken

by our Queen’s Scouts and by the superb service recorded by our adult award recipients. I

am determined to increase both in the year ahead.

Earlier this year, our Honorary President, Sir Garth Morrison, ‘went home’.

He was truly a giant in Scottish, UK and World Scouting. He earned the

respect of everyone he encountered during his many years of service as

Chief Commissioner of Scotland, Chief Scout and a member of the World

Scout Committee. It was fitting that Scouting played such a prominent

role in his memorial service in Haddington at the end of June this year.

Eleanor Lyall, my predecessor, read a most fitting tribute to Sir Garth on

behalf of Scouting. He will be badly missed.

Duncan Clark has been Chairman of the Scottish Board for the past six years.

During that time he has given focused and good humoured leadership

to the Board and has proven to be a source of wise counsel to me as

Chief Commissioner. He has taken particular interest in the work of

the Scottish Scout Network Council. I was delighted when the Chief

Scout awarded Duncan with a Bar to the Silver Acorn in 2013 for

further outstanding service. Duncan will complete his term of

office at this year’s AGM. On behalf of all involved in Scouting

in Scotland, I offer Duncan our best wishes for the future.

I am sure his sound advice will not be lost to us in the

years ahead.

Finally I would like to record my personal thanks to

everyone involved in Scottish Scouting in whatever

capacity. You have much of which to be proud.

Keep up the good work and roll on the year ahead.

Graham Haddock

Chief Commissioner of Scotland

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The Scottish Council is responsible for The Scout Association’s programme, administration and training

in Scotland. During the year the Scouting Adventure has embraced more young people and adults as a

result of focused local development work, strategic partnerships and new programme opportunities.

The Year in Numbers:

• OverallmembershipofScoutingrose

for a seventh consecutive year to 42,950,

the highest level since 1999.

• 35,616youngpeopleareenjoyingtheir

own adventures through Scouting, an

increaseof1,269(+3.7%)intheyear.

• Girlsaccountedfor36%ofthegrowth

in youth membership. Nearly one in four

ExplorerScouts(aged14to17)aregirls.

• 7,334adultvolunteermembersdeliverthe

youth programme, train the volunteers

and support Scouting administration, an

increaseof420(6%)intheyear.

• 2,373youngpeopleprovidearegular

volunteering commitment to Scouting.

1,09614to17yearolds(up20%)are

engaged through the Explorer Scout

Young Leader Scheme in supporting

younger sections. 1,277 members aged 18

to 25 hold adult volunteer appointments.

• 1,800youngpeopleandadultsfrom19

countries participated in the 33rd Blair

Atholl International Patrol Jamborette and

its Satellite Camp. An estimated 5,000

attended the Visitors’ Day.

• 10,000membersmetChiefScoutBear

Grylls during a ‘Bear in the Air’ weekend.

Travelling the country by helicopter, Bear

dropped in on 11 events across Scotland,

from a gathering of 200 Argyll Scouts at

Lochgoilhead to regional events across

the whole of Scotland involving between

1,000 and 3,000 young people each.

• 7,030Scottishspecificprogramme

badges were issued during the year,

including4,600ScottishChallenge

Badges for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts;

1,750 International Staged Badges

broadening adventure horizons; and

680ZodiacAwardsrecognisingregular

camping outdoors.

• 21,348peopleexperiencedadventurous

activities at our three National Activity

Centres. 8,811 came from outside

Scouting,including6,976fromschools.

• 1,263yearsofservicetoScoutingwas

recognised in awards to 39 adult members

attheScottishAwardsDay.62young

people became Queen’s Scouts, receiving

the highest programme award. 28 young

people received the coveted international

challenge award of Explorer Belt.

• 141grantswereprovidedtosupportthe

start-up of 51 youth sections; 31 local

development initiatives; 15 programme

grants; and 44 specialist activity skills

training opportunities for leaders,

thanks to funding provided through

the Gannochy Trust, CashBack for

Communities and the MacRobert Trust.

CashBack Project funding enabled 152

members to enjoy an extended residential

experience for the first time; supported

a pilot leadership programme for young

people; and funded local development

work in Lochaber and Skye providing new

capacity and 300 new members.

• TheCashBackforCommunitiesSmall

Grants Scheme Partnership secured

a three-year £1.5m investment from

Government to continue small grant

funding and develop new work supporting

Young People Taking the Lead.

• 650adultvolunteersattendedAcceler8,

a skills and information day at Fordell Firs

National Activity Centre, financed through

the National Voluntary Youth Work

Organisations Support Fund.

• 8youngadultsinaScottishcontingent

of 22 attended a UK National Conference

to help shape priorities for Scouting

towards 2018.

• 10MSPs,includingtheMinisterfor

Children and Young People, spoke

during a members debate in the

Scottish Parliament that recognised

the contribution of Scouting to the

development of young people.

• 4ExplorerScoutsandoneleaderfrom

Highland and Islands Region, supported

by two activity instructors from the

Lochgoilhead National Activity Centre,

formed the official party lighting the

Paralympics Flame on the summit of

Ben Nevis, a major media event involving

Scouting on the highest peaks in each

of the home nations.

Adventure Highlights


8growing adventureThe work of Scottish Headquarters is guided by the Scottish Board’s three-year Work Programme for the period 2010 – 2013. The overarching aim is to develop opportunities for more young people to experience and enjoy the adventure, challenge and fun that is Scouting. This Report illustrates just some of the outcomes from our work in the past year as we strive to achieve our goals.


More Adult Volunteers Recruited

= Scouting for More Young People

Membershipgrewby1,689during

the year to 42,950 - a seventh

consecutive year of growth. We

exceeded an ambitious target set

by the Scottish Board of 10%

growth over three years, adding

4,404members(11.4%)inthe

periodincluding624adultvolunteers.

Local Groups have expanded

and new Groups have opened,

increasing capacity in rural and

urban communities.

West Highlands

A 2011 tour of the Highlands and

Islands with the SHQ promotional

trailer revealed significant

demand for Scouting in remoter

communities. Highland and

Islands Region determined to

help develop new provision in

the Region and, with the help

of SHQ, set up a pilot project

focused on Lochaber and Skye,

with Scouting only available at

the time in Mallaig and Kilmallie.

Building on interest in Strontian

(Ardnamurchan)andSpeanBridge,

SHQ secured project funding through

the CashBack for Communities

Small Grants Scheme Partnership to

employ a local development officer

(LDO)for15hoursperweek,initially

for nine months, but subsequently

expanded to 18. A strong partnership

was forged between the LDO

and the Regional Commissioner,

marrying detailed local community

knowledge to Scouting expertise.

Local schools proved an important

vehicle for communication to parents

as prospective volunteers. The clear

synergy between Scouting and the

Curriculum for Excellence helped

with access. Smaller community

magazines reached specific

catchments. Good quality promotional

materials from Scouting were tailored

with local messaging.

A significant number of potential

volunteers came forward in a number

of communities. They were met to

assess interest and role suitability;

taken through the appointments

process; and received initial training.

Only then were young people

recruited. An open night in Portree

attracted over 100 people. New

Groups have set up in Strontian,

Spean Bridge, Portree, Ballachulish,

Lochalsh and the Isle of Muck

(withfiveyoungpeople).Membership

in the project area has grown from

77 to 391.

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Through our National Activity Centres, national events and competitions, a wide range of adventurous activities, personal and team challenges are provided. As part of a worldwide Movement of 32 million members, the international dimension to our youth programme is also significant. In addition to our flagship Scottish International event at Blair Atholl, various training events were held in preparation for an SHQ Explorer Belt expedition to Estonia and participation of a Scottish contingent in the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree.

Blair AthollThe 33rd Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette in summer 2012 attracted youth and adult participants from 19 countries, including Brazil, Russia, Japan and South Africa.

The 1,350 Jamborette participants were joined by a further 450 Scottish Scouts gaining a first experience of an international scouting event at a Satellite Camp on the middle weekend.

Explorer Scout Victoria Holdstock wrote of her Blair Atholl adventure: “The Jamborette is set up with a structure that makes friendship impossible to avoid. Within each sub-camp there are twelve Scottish patrols, each paired with an overseas patrol to form a single working unit for the 12 day duration of the camp. Blair Atholl Jamborette gives a unique insight into and

appreciation of other cultures from around the globe, helping the Scouts understand more of the world around them.

“The programme provides something for everyone. From canyoning to crafts, mountain biking to martial arts and board games to extreme survival, there are plenty of opportunities to discover a passion for life. Blair Fest, a night of entertainment, this year included an exclusive performance from famous singer Sandi Thom.

“The most important outcomes are the valuable skills learned and the international friendships formed for life. This is an altogether invaluable experience.”

National Programme Resources = More Scouting Adventures at Home and Abroad

Helped by funds raised by Fife Scouts, Japanese Scouts from the Tsunami devastated Iwate Province attended the 33rd Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette

Membershipgrewby1,689during

the year to 42,950 - a seventh

consecutive year of growth. We

exceeded an ambitious target set

by the Scottish Board of 10%

growth over three years, adding

4,404members(11.4%)inthe

periodincluding624adultvolunteers.

Local Groups have expanded

and new Groups have opened,

increasing capacity in rural and

urban communities.

West Highlands

A 2011 tour of the Highlands and

Islands with the SHQ promotional

trailer revealed significant

demand for Scouting in remoter

communities. Highland and

Islands Region determined to

help develop new provision in

the Region and, with the help

of SHQ, set up a pilot project

focused on Lochaber and Skye,

with Scouting only available at

the time in Mallaig and Kilmallie.

Building on interest in Strontian

(Ardnamurchan)andSpeanBridge,

SHQ secured project funding through

the CashBack for Communities

Small Grants Scheme Partnership to

employ a local development officer

(LDO)for15hoursperweek,initially

for nine months, but subsequently

expanded to 18. A strong partnership

was forged between the LDO

and the Regional Commissioner,

marrying detailed local community

knowledge to Scouting expertise.

Local schools proved an important

vehicle for communication to parents

as prospective volunteers. The clear

synergy between Scouting and the

Curriculum for Excellence helped

with access. Smaller community

magazines reached specific

catchments. Good quality promotional

materials from Scouting were tailored

with local messaging.

A significant number of potential

volunteers came forward in a number

of communities. They were met to

assess interest and role suitability;

taken through the appointments

process; and received initial training.

Only then were young people

recruited. An open night in Portree

attracted over 100 people. New

Groups have set up in Strontian,

Spean Bridge, Portree, Ballachulish,

Lochalsh and the Isle of Muck

(withfiveyoungpeople).Membership

in the project area has grown from

77 to 391.

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The Scottish Board approved an

ambitious new Communications

Strategy, embracing internal

communications; website; social

media; media relations; public

affairs; and marketing, print and

distribution, building on and

refocusing the communications

work of Scottish Headquarters.

Member communication has been

delivered through regular e-news

bulletins,to6,400adultmembers.

The last issue of the twice-yearly

Pathfinder magazine was distributed

in March to 8,300 adult members

and external influencers, and will

be replaced with a bi-monthly

Scottish Scouting magazine. Hugely

positive media exposure was secured

throughout the year, including strong

stories around membership growth;

‘Bear in the Air’; Japanese Tsunami

survivors attending the Blair Atholl

Jamborette; lighting of the Paralympic

Flame; and recognition of Scouting

Achievements by the Scottish

Parliament.

Paralympics Flame

Its specialism in outdoor adventure

skills and commitment to inclusion

made Scouting an ideal partner

for LOCOG’s Paralympics Flame

ceremonies on the highest peak in

each of Scotland, Wales, Northern

Ireland and England. Setting off at

dawn on 22 August 2012 a party

of four local Explorer Scouts, one

Leader and two Instructors from

our Lochgoilhead Centre, headed

to the summit of Ben Nevis.

Without the aid of matches, their task

was to create a Paralympic Flame from

natural materials on Scotland’s highest

peak in the glare of the media and

live on television. The Flame was then

transported in a Miner’s Lamp and

used to light the Paralympic Cauldron

in Edinburgh.

Of his Paralympic Adventure,

JasonRidgley(18),anAssistant

Scout Leader from Thurso who

has overcome serious spinal problems

to become a champion swimmer,

said, “It was a great honour and

privilege… An awesome experience

I’ll never forget.”

Explorer Scout Christina Schofield

(16)said,“Theexperienceofhelping

light the Flame on Ben Nevis and

helping transfer it to the Cauldron

in Edinburgh was such an honour.

I’ve loved every part of it and it is

something I will always remember.”

Effective Communications = Informed

Members and Improved Public Profile


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The Scottish Board has maintained its

commitment to Youth Involvement

in all aspects of policy and practice

and has fully embraced the Vision of

Scouting as ‘A Movement Shaped

by Young People in Partnership with

Adults’. Participation in the Explorer

Scout Young Leader Scheme, through

which young people provide volunteer

support to younger age Sections,

rosebyalmost20%to1,096Young

Leaders. With the addition of 1,277

18 to 25 year olds in adult volunteer

roles, leadership skills development for

young people is a sound investment

for our future. New opportunities

for training have been launched

following a successful Youth in

the Lead funding bid through the

CashBack for Communities Small

Grants Scheme Partnership.

Bringing Our Vision to Life

Monies secured from the Scottish

Government’s National Voluntary

Youth Work Organisations

Support Fund enabled a strong

delegation from Scotland to attend

a UK National Scout Conference

- Bringing Our Vision to Life. The

event was designed to help The

Scout Association determine its

work priorities towards achieving

a Vision for Scouting in 2018. Each

Scottish Region was represented

by its Regional Commissioner and

a young adult aged 18 to 25.

The dynamics of the Conference

were significantly influenced by

the high proportion of young

adult (>30%) participants.

AlisdairKeane(18)fromForth

Region explained his Youth

Involvement adventure: “How

did I find myself sitting at a table

discussing Scouting’s Vision?

“Well my first taste of Youth

Involvement(YI)wasasanExplorer

Scout when I was elected to be a

Unit Council Representative, chosen

to take the ideas of my peers to

leadership meetings. Then I became

involved in the Forth Region YI pilot

project where we organised a forum

and activity camp for 14 to 25s in

the Region, and now I am part of

the Scottish Headquarters Adult

Training support group.”

The eight young adults from Scotland

made a hugely impressive contribution

to the proceedings, demonstrating

the value and impact that young

people can make to ‘shaping our

future’. All have been subsequently

involved in various aspects of the

work of SHQ, to include the Board

and its committees and the Youth

Involvement Strategy Implementation

Group.

Youth Involvement =

Young People ‘Shaping our

Future in Partnership with Adults’

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‘For many of them it was the first time away

from home for longer than one night.

They were full of stories about what they

did... It helped to give them confidence in

their own abilities and try a bit harder in

things they find challenging.’

CashBack funded Extended Residential Experience at

Lochgoilhead, Scout Leader survey feedback

Resourcing adult training and

skills development is critical for

sound management and effective

programme delivery. Supplementing

our adult training scheme, the

National Voluntary Youth Work

Organisations Support Fund provided

almost£60,000tosupportcapacity

development, including update

seminars for Training Advisers

andlocalGroupManagers(GSLs);

developmental residential events for

the Board, the Regional Support Team

and Assistant District Commissioners

for youth Sections; delivery of an

information and skills development

day for adults; and production

of Youth Involvement Induction

Resources.

Acceler8 2012

Following a successful earlier pilot,

Acceler8 2012, an information and

skills development event for adult

volunteers, was held at Fordell Firs

National Activity Centre in August.

613 adults signed-up from across

Scotland and the Isles. 74 external

and internal exhibitors provided

programme advice, materials,

information and ideas. Skills bases

provided programme and safety

related practical training. Trying out

adventure activities and knowing

where to find them encouraged

leaders to widen programme

horizons. Advice and support

was available to trustees and

administrators too on how to fund

more adventures for young people.

Positive feedback was

received from participants:

‘An event like Acceler8…broadens

horizons(and)rechargesbatteries!’;

‘The best ideas come through

talking to people. It was good

to see various activities being

demonstrated’; and from exhibitors:

‘We were truly satisfied with

everything’; ‘An excellent and very

well organised event that gave us

an ideal opportunity to network

with appropriate gatekeepers and

influencers’.

Investing in Volunteers =

Supported Adults and More

Adventures for Young People

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Growing adventure

A continued positive relationship

with both the Gannochy Trust and

the MacRobert Trust, along with the

CashBack for Communities Scheme

has delivered substantial funds

applied as 141 small grants to support

local development; start-up new

local Groups; expand programme

opportunities for youth members;

and support costs of specialist

adventurous activity related skills

training for leaders. It is pleasing to

report that the Gannochy Trust has

committed a further £195,000 for

local development grant support

over the next three years.

Following successful evaluation of

our CashBack for Communities Small

Grants Scheme Partnership formed

with Youth Scotland, Clubs for Young

People, Girlguiding, Boys’ Brigade and

Girls’ Brigade Scotland, the Cabinet

Secretary for Justice announced an

allocation of a further £1.5m over the

next three years to continue the Small

Grants Scheme and to operate a new

stream of activities to support Young

People Taking the Lead.

The Scottish Government’s Unified

Voluntary Sector Fund provided

valuable funding for the core work

of our Headquarters. This Fund

ceased in April 2013, but a Strategic

Funding Partnership with Government

has resulted in enhanced, but more

focused, funding for the next

two years.

A Members Debate in the Scottish

Parliament, led by David Torrance MSP

(alsoavolunteerLeader)recognised

young people’s achievement through

Scouting and the contribution of

Scouting to society. This is furthered

through engagement with the

Awards Network, SCVO, YouthLink

Scotland, SAAF and others, and with

Government and Parliament on issues

pertinent to our members, such as

Adventure Activity Licensing.

Strong Partnerships and External Links =

Improved Resources, Reach and Influence


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The Adventure Continues...The Scottish Board has confirmed a new Strategic Plan for the next threeyears(2013to2016).Sevenkeythemesareshapingtheworkgoing forward: Sustainable growth and development of Scouting in Scotland; Volunteer and staff development, training and support; Working in partnership with our wider community; Quality programme delivery and support; Supporting and developing our young people; Strengthening our finances; Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting. A Governance Review will be completed during 2013, the conclusions from which may determine actions to strengthen operational efficiency and impact.

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The financial outturn for year ended 31 March 2013 is largely satisfactory.

TheGeneralReserveFundincreasedduringtheyearby£69,776after transfers and before investment gains and Designated UnrestrictedReservesdecreasedby£41,265,againafter transfers and before investment gain and including £74,000 spent on the necessary improvements to the Fordell Firs waste water treatment system.

Restricted Funds reduced by £2,199 before investment gains reflecting the use of grant funding to support local development projects.

The value of our investments increased significantly in value over theperiod,endingtheyear£97,190higherinvalueat£836,562.On the income side, a further increase in membership at January

2012 boosted income from membership subscriptions once again. The Association was also fortunate to receive legacy income of £57,382, £51,382 of which this year has been transferred to the Designated Fordell Firs Development Fund to cover necessary capitalinvestmentonthatsite.Theremaining£6,000hasbeentransferred to the Lochgoilhead Development Fund as a further balance on a legacy previously applied to that fund. Grants from the Scottish Government Unified Voluntary Sector Fund, in our General Fund, and The Searle Memorial Trust, specifically to support the centre at Meggernie, continued at the same level as in the previous year.

Income at the Lochgoilhead Centre was only marginally up on the previous year, and, although the Centre was once again closed over the winter months, expenditure increased by £32k with the result that the Centre again ran at a considerable deficit.

Fordell Firs and Meggernie Centres and the Equipment Hire service all produced improved operating surpluses. Headquarters staff and overhead expenditure was well within budget, including modest increases over previous year costs.IncometoRestrictedFundstotalled£256,447,includingthegrantof£65,000fromtheGannochyTrust,whichonceagainhasbeenused to support development initiatives in Groups, Districts and Regions across Scotland. Cashback for Communities Funding continued at a slightly reduced level with income of £45,210 providing valuable direct financial support to local Groups, as well as funding development support initiatives. Grants received from the National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fundtotalling£59,689fundedvariousotherdevelopmentandsupport initiatives. The Scottish Board acknowledges with grateful thanks the financial assistance provided by all our sponsors and supporters.

Summary Financial StatementsThe summary financial statements contain information extracted from the full statutory report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2013, which received an unqualified audit report and were approved by the Board on 24 August 2013. The accounts have been lodged with OSCR and can be obtained on request from Scottish Headquarters.

Duncan R ClarkChairman, Scottish Board

financial summaryFor the Year ended 31 March 2013

independent auditors statement to the Board of The Scottish Council The Scout Association

We have examined the summarised financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2013 set out on pages 18-19.

This statement is made solely to the Board as a body in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken so we might state to the Board those matters we are required to state in such a statement and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Board as a body, for our work, for this statement, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of the Board and the AuditorThe Board are responsible for preparing the summarised financial statements in accordance with applicable United Kingdom law and the recommendations of the Charities SORP.

Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summarised financial statements with the full annual financial statements and the Report of the Board.

We also read other information contained in the financial summary and consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the summarised financial statements.

We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board.

OpinionIn our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full annual financial statements and the Report of the Board of The Scottish Council The Scout Association for the year ended 31 March 2013.

Chiene+Tait,StatutoryAuditor61DublinStreetEdinburghEH36NL

24 August 2013


Scout Community Week: I sometimes think that our young

people don’t realise what a fantastic job they do as they support

their local community with activities they undertake with such

enthusiasm. Perhaps it is testament to Scouting that they see

this as ‘the right thing to do’, and get their reward out of the

value and the enrichment it brings to others. Certainly, I think

that Scouting is playing a key part in moulding them into

responsible citizens we can all be proud of.

(GroupChair,115thKirkcaldy)

18statement of financial activitiesfor the year ended 31 march 2013

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds (£) Funds (£) 2013 (£) 2012 (£) INCOMING RESOURCESIncoming resources from generated funds Voluntaryincome 1,018,206 238,330 1,256,536 1,187,084 Activities for generating funds 7,855 - 7,855 5,087 Investmentincome 32,530 18,117 50,647 45,732 Incomingresourcesfromcharitableactivities 1,278,116 - 1,278,116 1,046,266 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 2,336,707 256,447 2,593,154 2,284,169

RESOURCES ExPENDEDCosts of generating funds Costsofgeneratingvoluntaryincome 451,669 - 451,669 428,538 Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs - - - - Investmentmanagementcosts 3,637 2,136 5,773 5,219Charitableactivities 1,811,615 256,510 2,068,125 1,741,016Governance costs 41,275 - 41,275 40,293

TOTAL RESOURCES ExPENDED 2,308,196 258,646 2,566,842 2,215,066 NET INCOMING RESOURCES Before other Recognised Gains/(Losses) 28,511 (2,199) 26,312 69,103Otherrecognisedgains/(losses) Investmentassets–realisedgains/(losses) 598 351 949 (7,494) Investmentassets–unrealisedgains 60,632 35,610 96,242 33,129 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 89,741 33,762 123,503 94,738 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totalfundsbroughtforward 1,424,651 937,789 2,362,440 2,267,702 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,514,392 971,551 2,485,943 2,362,440

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.


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balance sheet as at 31 march 2013

2013 (£) 2012 (£)

TANGIBLE FIxED ASSETS 777,385 805,806

INVESTMENTS at Market ValueUnrestrictedFunds 527,034 465,804RestrictedFunds 309,528 273,568

1,613,947 1,545,178

CURRENT ASSETSStock 23,480 18,290Debtors 173,360 126,409BankandCashBalances 1,630,654 1,843,388

1,827,494 1,988,087

CURRENT LIABILITIESCreditors 955,498 1,170,825

NET CURRENT ASSETS 871,996 817,262 TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES 2,485,943 2,362,440

FUNDSUnrestrictedFunds -GeneralReserves 1,239,276 1,123,820 -DesignatedReserves 275,116 300,831Restricted Funds 971,551 937,789

2,485,943 2,362,440

Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of the Scottish Council on 24 August 2013.

Signed on their behalf on that date by:

J DOUGLAS ALLAN OBE J W KENNEDY BCOM CAChairman Honorary TreasurerExecutive Committee

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legal and administrative informationThe Scout Association was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1912. Its powers include the appointment of local bodies for the management of its affairs in any particular part of the United Kingdom; under these powers its affairs in Scotland are delegated to the Scottish Council, with a board for the management of its business. The Scottish Council is an independently registered Scottish Charity with its own constitution.

Honorary President Vacant Sir W Garth Morrison KT CBE

(deceased24May2013)

SCoTTISH BoARd Ex oFFICIo MEMBERS

Chairman Duncan R Clark

Chief Commissioner of Scotland Graham Haddock

Honorary Treasurer John W Kennedy

Chairman of the Executive Committee J Douglas Allan OBE

Depute Chief Commissioner (Region Support) Chris Brammer

Depute Chief Commissioner (Programme) Kenneth Robertson

Chair of the Scottish Scout Network Council William McFarlane

SHQ Commissioner (Communication) Moray Macdonald (from1September2012)

Chief Executive and Secretary James A Duffy*

ELECTEd MEMBERS Laura Gilman South East Region 2009 – 10/11/2012Norman Hall North East Region 2009 – 10/11/2012Dan Harper West Region 2010 - 2013 Hilary Kirk East Region 2010 - 2013JoeLally ClydeRegion 2010–09/06/2012John Brierley Clyde Region 29/10/2011 - 2014David Green Highland and Islands Region 29/10/2011 - 2014David Smith Clyde Region 2008 - 2014*Barry Hewitt South East Region 10/11/2012 - 2013Ian McPherson Clyde Region 10/11/2012 - 2013Brian Morrison South East Region 10/11/2012 - 10/02/2013Alan Dickson South East Region 10/11/2012 - 2015Simon McGrory Clyde Region 2009 - 2015*Hamish Scott Forth Region 2009 - 2015*Colin Williamson South West Region 10/11/2012 - 2015* elected for a second consecutive term

ELECTEd YoUTH MEMBER

Gavin Holt Clyde Region 2011 - 2014

Co-oPTEd MEMBERS

May Gaffney South West Region 2011 - 10/11/2012Barry Hewitt South East Region 2011 - 10/11/2012KrisChalmers VoiceforYoungPeople from18/06/2011

oBSERVER DinahFaulds* GirlguidingScotland (to31August2012)

MINUTE SECRETARY

Charles Lowe*

*Non-Voting

Principal AddressFordell Firs, Hillend DunfermlineFife KY11 7HQ

AuditorsChiene+TaitChartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor61DublinStreetEdinburghEH36NL

Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 36StAndrewSquareEdinburgh EH2 2YB

Investment AdvisorsAdam & Company Investment Management Ltd22 Charlotte SquareEdinburghEH2 4DF


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22membership census 2013

MALE FEMALE TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP Beaver Scouts 8,820 1,104 9,924Cub Scouts 10,841 1,397 12,238Scouts 8,359 1,569 9,928ExplorerScouts 2,593 760 3,353Network members 125 48 173 TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERSHIP 30,738 4,878 35,616 LEADERSHIP Sectionsleaders 2,732 2,006 4,738Sectional Assistants & Skills Instructors 419 301 720Group Scout Leaders 343 128 471DistrictSkillsInstructors 5 1 6District Advisers 9 1 10DistrictScouters 21 16 37DistrictCommissioners(incl.Assts&Deputies) 95 52 147Regional Skills Instructors 7 2 9Regional Advisers 17 7 24Regional Scouters 3 1 4RegionalCommissioners(incl.Assts&Deputies)23 11 34 TOTAL LEADERSHIP 3,674 2,526 6,200 ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

DistrictAdministrators 46 39 85District Office Bearers 83 54 137Region Administrators 18 14 32Region Office Bearers 20 4 24Scout Active Support 335 184 519IndividualMembersandAssociateMembers 196 141 337 TOTAL ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT 698 436 1,134 Members 35,051 7,802 42,853Associate Members 59 38 97 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 35,110 7,840 42,950

STATISTICAL INFORMATION YoungLeaders 799 297 1096Networkmembers(recordedelsewhere) 175 85 260Total Network members 300 133 433 UNITS

BeaverScoutColonies 603CubScoutPacks 655Scout Troops 541Explorer Scout Units 235LocalScoutNetworks 36Scout Active Support Units 53Young Leader Units 53Groups 604Districts 53Regions 8


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Adam & CompanyAileen Campbell MSPAndy CameronAwards for All

Backwoods Survival SchoolBAM FMB&Q WarehouseBay Printing LtdBeyond the Beaten TrackBlacks of GreenockBob DalzielBritish Airways

CashBack for CommunitiesCeltic Football ClubChiene & TaitCllr Ivor Hyslop, Dumfries & Galloway CouncilComrie Croft

David StoreyDeep Sea WorldDewar & SonsDewars World of WhiskyDrinking ClassesDumfries & Galloway CouncilDynamic Earth

Easterbrook Hall, DumfriesEdinburgh Military TattooExxon Mobil

First ScotrailFordell Firs Active SupportForestry Commission Scotland

Gannochy TrustGill BowmanG Ingram’s ExecutryGirls’ Brigade, ScotlandGlasgow Marriott HotelGlasgow Science CentreGlengoyne DistilleryGraham Bennet

HobbycraftHugh & Mary Miller Bequest

James CallenderJames Menzies ExecutryJames Rae & SonJohn Young Signs Ltd

Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd

Lloyds Banking GroupLochgoilhead Active Support

Mackie’s of ScotlandMuir Dean TrustMultiprint – KirkcaldyMurray Smoked ProductsMacRobert Trust

National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fund

Rangers Football ClubRoberta YoungRonald Miller FoundationRSPB Scotland

Scotshield Fire & Security LtdScottish Archery AssociationScottish Book TrustScottish Football MuseumScottish Government Children & Families UnitScottish Orienteering SocietyScottish Police CollegeScottish Scout Active SupportScottish Youth Hostels AssociationSCVOSearle Memorial TrustStenhousemuir FCStonewall Scotland

The Falkirk WheelThe High School of GlasgowThe Imagineering FoundationThe Miller FoundationThe Robert Burns Guild of SpeakersThe Robert Hall FoundationThe Royal Yacht BritanniaThe Scotch Whisky ExperienceThe Scout AssociationThe Stenhousemuir Tryst BoysThomas Tunnock LimitedTiso

Vestey Foods

Walker’s Shortbread LimitedWilliam Grant & Sons

YouthLink Scotland

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The scout movement gave me an opportunity to compete as an equal among those who were able-bodied but who did not see a sight impairment as an impairment…

The scout movement did not only give me life skills; it allowed me to do many things that I probably would not have been able to do otherwise. I have been canoeing in the Tweed; I have climbed many Munros; I have been pony trekking; I have abseiled; and I had the privilege of going to a world jamboree in Amersfoort in Holland in the early 1970s. At that jamboree, I swam for Scotland, and I won gold.

DennisRobertsonMSP(AberdeenshireWest)(SNP),Scotland’sfirstblindMSP, Frommembers’businessdebateonmotionS4M-04160,23/10/12, Recognising Scouting Achievement.


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