2. Opening video

4. Our journey through Summit17
‘SUMMIT UP’
Your feedback
Your views on the next plan
Overview of next strategic plan
Role of Scouting today
What we’ve learnt so far
Scouting for All – where we are now

5. Scouting for All A look how far we’ve come

7. Shifting the boulder
When you start a new strategic plan, it’s like moving a great boulder. It tough to start with. You can’t budge it. It’s difficult to persuade people to join in to get it moving. Why would you want to do that? It’s too hard. There’s not much reward. People might decide there are other, more important boulders for us to move. But with enough shoulders against it, it starts to move and when it starts moving there’s jubilation. Then comes the hard work. It takes a while to get going. But eventually it has a momentum of its own. We watch in wonder, perhaps even a little trepidation at the speed and power it picks up. Soon it is barrelling into the distance – an unstoppable force. That’s what’s happened with our strategy.

8. Growth

9. What we said we’d do by 2018…
150,000 adult volunteers
500,000 young people
What we’ve done so far (2017)…
154,001 adult volunteers
457,143 young people

10. A growing movement…
Our 12th year of membership growth
Record number of volunteers (154,001)
Adult membership grown by 52,800 since (an increase of 52%)
Youth membership grown by 30,000 since (an increase of 7%)

11. Census highlights for 2017
Leadership growth of 6.5%
Growth in female youth membership of 5.2%
Increase in Cub numbers of 1.3%
Increase in Young Leaders of 2.4%
Explorers numbers down by 0.9%

12. Continue current growth strategy…
Open new sections
Replace missing sections
Support and grow sections that have fewer than 12 young people

13. Your feedback… 42% 33% 70% 48% 36% 76% Growth Strategic Objective
Difficult to deliver
Enough support available
Should the objective continue
Section Leader
42%
33%
70%
Line Manager
48%
36%
76%

14. Inclusion

15. What we’ve done so far…
Female membership increased by 40.5% since 2013 (from 120,564 to 169,335)
Proportion of female membership risen from 22.5% in 2013 to 27% today
Scouting now present and sustainable in 237 of the most deprived areas – now aiming for 330 by end of the plan

16. Positive trends More diverse national team and Scout Ambassadors
Innovative engagement such as
Scouting in schools
More diverse national team and Scout Ambassadors

17. Your feedback… 42% 26% 71% 37% 31% 83% Inclusion Strategic Objective
Difficult to deliver
Enough support available
Should the objective continue
Section Leader
42%
26%
71%
Line Manager
37%
31%
83%

18. Youth Shaped

19. What we’ve done so far…
Culture change and growing momentum
Over 56,000 YouShape badges earned
6,300 gave views on the strategic plan
UK Youth Commissioner and deputies appointed
Over 150 District and County Youth Commissioners appointed

20. Your feedback…
Youth Shaped Strategic Objective
Difficult to deliver
Enough support available
Should the objective continue
Section Leader
25%
44%
76%
Line Manager
31%
38%
74%

21. Community Impact

22. A growing movement…
Launched A Million Hands - over 6,200 sections from 4,000 Scout Groups registered (engaging 200,000 young people)
Winner of ‘Cross-Sector Partnership of the Year’ at the Charity Times Awards 2016
Over 50,000 Community Impact badges earned in 2016/2017
Over 400 pieces of media reaching million people
10,000 Scout dementia friends

23. Your feedback…
Community Impact Strategic Objective
Difficult to deliver
Enough support available
Should the objective continue
Section Leader
42%
28%
73%
Line Manager
44%
25%
70%

24. Volunteer feedback 2014 2015 2016 Empowered 73% 69% 76%
Empowered 73% 69% 76%
Valued 65% 63% 74%
Proud 94% 90% 94%

26. Consulting on a new plan

27. Beyond 2018 | Consultation timeline
Board agrees creation of a new plan
New strategic plan launched
Board sign-off
Summit17
Jan - Mar 17
Sept - Oct 17
Oct - Dec 16
Regional/Nations consultation
May - Aug 17
District/Group Consultation
Adult volunteer survey
Research and consultation briefings published
Jan - Mar 17
Public focus groups
Feb - Mar 17
May - Oct 17
Prepare
Resources
for launch
Opinion former research
Opinion former consultation
Feb 17
May - Oct 17
YouShape
Young person consultation
First, I want to explain what we have done so far to make sure our next strategic plan is owned by volunteers and young people, and informed by external experts and decision makers.
We started consulting back in October with a survey to all adult volunteers.
The insights from that survey was then used by Regional and National Commissioners to discuss with County Commissioners and line managers in the Nations, what they took from the research
YouShape month had dedicated resources for helping section leaders to ask young people what they thought was most important to their Scouting experience
We polled politicians asking how our last strategic plan had landed with them and what they thought of our emerging priorities
Finally we have conducted focus groups with the general public, as well as specifically with black and ethnic minorities and communities in areas of deprivation.
All of this research helped shape Summit17 where District/County/Area and Youth Commissioners gathered to input into the proposed direction of travel for the next strategic plan.
Following Summit17 a proposed plan has been written up based on the feedback and now is being circulated to the movement for further consultation.
We are aiming to have a new strategic planned agreed by the Board of Trustees in January 2018, so that we can get started from April 2018.
Oct 16
Apr 17
Jan 18
Mar 18

28. Who we spoke to… Survey of 5,000 volunteers in Scouting
Internal
Survey of 5,000 volunteers
in Scouting
Regional and National consultation
You Shape
month
External
Internal and external
Survey of politicians and opinion formers
Public focus groups around UK
Major research into the benefits of Scouting – Skills for Life

29. What you told us (adult volunteer survey)…
Majority of line managers were aware of the strategic plan (72%)
Half believed it had influenced their work (53%)
Strong support to keep the same four strategic objectives (70-90%)

30. What you told us (adult volunteer survey)…
Most cited strengths were our leaders, Scout Programme, adventure and being open to all
Most cited weaknesses were lack of leaders, too much bureaucracy and lack of training/support
Most cited threats were lack of leaders, rising costs/lack of funds, and our public perception
Most cited opportunities were engaging with the wider community, media/marketing and digital technology

31. What you told us to prioritise
We have a lot
to offer both individuals and society – we can make more of a difference
We need more support with recruitment, programme, facilities and
equipment
We need better systems and
technology to make our lives easier

32. ‘We need to streamline processes and organise a centralised approach’
‘We need to ensure that all members have access to the same exciting and adventurous activities’
‘Brexit may isolate UK Scouting from European Scouting
and make overseas experiences more difficult’
‘There is a growing division of neighbourhoods. A division
that is growing in the UK since Brexit’
‘We are not moving with Generation Z. There is a
danger of becoming outdated and not adapting fast enough.’
‘We are struggling to compete with technology
for young people's time and interest’

33. Regional and National priorities…
Programme – focus on quality programme, outdoor adventure activities, externally recognised awards
Training – focus on practical Scouting skills, use of digital technology, aligning with external accreditation
Leader support – building partnerships with other organisations, improve digital tools and programme resources
Recruitment and retention – the right leaders in the right roles, bringing Scouting to different communities, Scouting in schools and early years Scouting
Perception – making Scouting more relevant to today’s society, proving the difference Scouting makes, support with advertising, reviewing the uniform and promoting Scouting’s openness to all
Summary of the key points raised during the regional and national (RC/CC/AC) discussions (Around 200 took part in discussions)

34. The planning process
The world around us

35. A potential way forward…
Troubled times
Scouting offers…
Better futures…
Social
divisions
Character skills, community, social mixing
Better social integration
Fun, happiness, friendship
Better health, happiness and resilience
A crisis of wellbeing
Lack of social mobility
Employability skills
Better employment prospects
Digital risks, digital opportunities
Balanced programme and digital skills
Better balance of screen time and ‘green time’
Different deal for different generations
Better cooperation between generations
Shared experiences

36. Scouting can be, and always has been, a solution to society’s issues…
‘We are a Movement, not an organisation. We change with the times but we continue to inculcate the spirit and the daily practice of helping others, unselfish goodwill and co-operation.’
Robert Baden-Powell

37. Discussion in small groups
Discuss what you think the role of Scouting is in today’s society
What can we do both nationally and locally to increase our impact on the lives of young people and on wider society

39. A proposed direction presented at Summit17 in in April
The world around us

40. Preparing Better Futures
Together we have a vital role to Prepare Young People
with Skills for Life
How we will do this:
Perception
Scouting to be trusted, respected (reputation)
and seen as playing an important role in the 21st Century (relevance) by more people (reach)
Programme
A high quality, impactful programme consistently delivered aided by simple (digital) tools
People
More, well trained, supported, motivated adult volunteers from different backgrounds to deliver Scouting
…to deliver outcomes against these strategic objectives:
Growth Inclusion Youth-Shaped Community Impact
Integrity Respect Care Belief Cooperation

41. Present proposed strategy slides PDF version

42. Break Fill in the Graffiti Wall Your thoughts, comments and feedback on the proposed strategic plan

43. Question 1 The right priorities
Question 1 The right priorities? Your thoughts, comments and feedback on the proposed strategic plan

44. To what extent do you agree with the following:
Line up/Voting cards…
To what extent do you agree with the following:
The proposed strategic plan identifies the right priorities for young people currently in Scouting.
The proposed strategic plan identifies the right priorities for young people not yet in Scouting.
The proposed strategic plan identifies the right priorities for adult volunteers.
The proposed strategic plan identifies the right priorities for helping wider society.
We support the proposed strategic plan.
On a scale of Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree

45. Question 2 What is most exciting
Question 2 What is most exciting? Your thoughts, comments and feedback on the proposed strategic plan

46. Question 3 What would you prioritise
Question 3 What would you prioritise? Your thoughts, comments and feedback on the proposed strategic plan

47. 17 proposed initiatives… Delivering a quality programme:
major digital investment to aid programme planning
ready-made programmes ‘off the shelf’
digital tools to help keep track of Scouting progress, capture and measure impact
focus on developing amazing section leaders with practical Scouting skills

48. 17 proposed initiatives… Offer for 14-25 year olds:
review provision for year olds
ensure clearer links to employability skills
explore partnerships that enhance the programme

49. 17 proposed initiatives… Improve the volunteer journey:
transform adult recruitment
make training simpler using digital tools to enhance the experience
clearer, more accessible, self-service online member resources and information

50. 17 proposed initiatives… Extend our reach:
explore early years provision (under 6 years old)
extend Scouting in schools
reach more underrepresented communities
improve the joining process for young people

51. 17 proposed initiatives… Transforming our image:
brand review focused on providing skills for life
provide tools and resources to promote the benefits of Scouting
uniform review by 2023 (starting with Explorers)

52. Favourite pizza… What is most exciting?
In your discussion groups agree what your favourite three initiatives are

53. Voting dots… What is most exciting?
Each person has three voting dots/stars
On the 17 initiatives presented on the wall, place a dot/star of the one you think is most exciting

54. Packing your rucksack… What would you prioritise?
In your discussion groups, agree what three initiatives you want to prioritise

55. What would you prioritise?
Debate…
What would you prioritise?
Think of the top initiatives you want the movement to prioritise
Find another person and discuss and agree just one priority between you
Find another pair and discuss and agree just one priority between you
Find another group of four and discuss and agree just one priority between you
….Feedback

56. What’s at the top of the ladder? What would you prioritise?
In your discussion groups, agree the order you would prioritise the 17 initiatives based on what you want the Movement to do

57. Question 4 Your views Your thoughts, comments and feedback on the proposed strategic plan

58. Graffiti wall…
Are there any other views on the proposed strategic plan that you think are important to feedback?
In your discussion groups, agree between you three pieces of feedback on the proposed strategic plan
Draw/doodle your feedback on your graffiti wall

59. Car park…
Are there any other views on the proposed strategic plan that you think are important to feedback?
You can do this at any point in the meeting
At the end of the meeting, as a whole group, agree the top three you want to feedback

61. ‘Look wide, and even when you think you are looking wide,
look wider still!’
Robert Baden-Powell