Evolving the Plan The next phase of even better Scouting for even more young people in Berkshire

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Fabulous range of fun, adventure and challenge offered by over 300 Colonies, Packs, Troops and Units and through District and County Teams in Berkshire;

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Substantial growth in the last 5 years and Scouting in Berkshire now involves more than 7,000 young people supported by 2,000 plus Adult Volunteers in over 100 communities;

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Perception of Scouting within those Communities has never been better;

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Adult Volunteers are valued and supported;

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Quality of the programme provided locally, in Districts, in Berkshire and Nationally is something that all involved can be very proud of.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Where are we now? Fabulous range of fun, adventure and challenge offered by over 300 Colonies, Packs, Troops and Units and through District and County Teams in Berkshire; Substantial growth in the last 5 years and Scouting in Berkshire now involves more than 7,000 young people supported by 2,000 plus Adult Volunteers in over 100 communities; Perception of Scouting within those Communities has never been better; Adult Volunteers are valued and supported; Quality of the programme provided locally, in Districts, in Berkshire and Nationally is something that all involved can be very proud of.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people The Current Plan  In August 2004 the Plan for the County was launched  The aspirations in the plan have provided an effective focus and a very useful framework for much of the support and direction provided.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people The Current Plan The Plan for the County focuses on the structures, resources and activities to: Promote both growth in Groups, Units and new ways of delivering Scouting throughout Berkshire; Transform the perception and awareness of Scouting in local communities across Berkshire; Value volunteer adults in Scouting in Berkshire; Enhance the quality of programme experienced by young people in Berkshire.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people The Next Phase  The Scout Association has developed a vision for Scouting in 2018  It is time to review the County Plan and the needs of Adult Volunteers and Young People over the next eight years  It is vital that all volunteer voices are heard in the evolution of the plan for the next phase of developing the adventure for Berkshire’s young people  The next evolution will be launched in August 2011.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people 2018 Vision The Scout Association Vision towards 2018

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Evolution Timeline  Collation and discussion of ideas will be held throughout Berkshire and are open to all Adult Volunteers.  Particular sessions will be organised to enable young people to help shape Scouting in Berkshire.

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Getting Voices Heard  It is vital that all volunteer voices are heard in the evolution of the plan for the next phase of developing the adventure for Berkshire’s young people.  Get your ideas for the next phase of even better Scouting for even more young people in Berkshire in to the meetings in your Team or District  your ideas to  Visit the website and upload your ideas at

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people Contact  Geoffrey Mitchell DCC (Strategy and Planning)   or  

Adventure for Berkshire’s young people The first phase  Collating ideas  It is vital that all volunteer voices are heard  