#SkillsForLife

Scouting encourages young people to be the best that they can be. We give young people the confidence to dream big and the determination and drive to achieve their goals. Now we want to do more.

Our strategy for 2018-2025 supports and empowers our volunteers to deliver an amazing programme. It is our plan to contribute to a better society. Above all, it’s a plan for young people who deserve the best skills, the best support and the best possible futures.

To deliver our ambitious goals, the South East Scotland Regional Strategy 2022-2025 will maintain 3 pillars of work – Programme, People and Perception – supported by our Performance programme.

You can also check out our work on Transformation here

Skills for life

Our Sections

50% of sections take part in at least one community impact project per year

Our Young People

50% of young people will be achieving at least one top award for their section

Our World

We act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others beliefs.

Our Goals

Growth

7500 young people aged 4-18 in Scouting (+15% on 2022)
2250 adult volunteers (+20% on 2022)
300 Explorer Scout Young Leaders (+10% on 2022)
90% of adult volunteers hold full appointments within 5 months, having completed the initial learning

Learn more about Growth >

Inclusivity

Actively reduced barriers to membership for both young people and adult volunteers to help make Scouting in the Region representative of our wider communities.
Expanded adult learning to support inclusion, equity and diversity

Learn more about Inclusivity >

Youth Shaped

All young people in South East Scotland have an opportunity to shape their experiences at Scouts
50% of young people will be achieving at least one top award for their section

Learn about being Youth Shaped >

Community Impact

50% of sections take part in at least one community impact project per year

Our Pillars

To achieve our objectives we will focus on three pillars of work:

Programme

A fun, enjoyable, high-quality programme consistently delivered and supported by simple tools.

Perception

Scouting is understood, more visible, trusted, respected and widely seen as playing a key role in society today.

People

Scouting will be delivered to more young people from different backgrounds by more, well trained, better supported, motivated adult volunteers from different backgrounds.

Find out more

You can download our strategy booklet to find out more about our three pillars of work.