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The Scout Association UK Commissioner for Adult Support Candidate Pack

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ABOUT USOverview of ScoutingWe are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25 year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

What do Scouts do?Scouts take part in activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, expeditions overseas, photography, climbing and zorbing. As a Scout you can learn survival skills, first aid, computer programming or even how to fly a plane. There’s something for every young person. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get outdoors, express your creativity and experience the wider world.

What do volunteers do?This everyday adventure is possible thanks to our adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide range of roles from working directly with young people, to helping manage a Group, to being a charity Trustee. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities for adventure, training fun and friendship.Our award winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. Over 90% of Scout volunteers say that their skills and experiences have been useful in their work or personal life.

Key facts and figuresThe Scout Association is a national charity and exists by authority of a Royal Charter granted in 1912 and supplemented by further charters granted by King George V and Queen Elizabeth II. It was founded in 1907. With a membership of nearly 574,000 young people and adult leaders (2015/16 was our eleventh consecutive year of youth membership growth), it is the largest mixed youth movement in the UK. Scouting activity is delivered through 7,000-plus community based Scout Groups nationwide (all independent charities in their own right).The Association is widely recognised and is one of the most trusted charities in the UK, giving it a significant level of influence and responsibility. Scouting’s greatest strength lies in its grass roots. It is locally that The Scout Association is best able to identify and work directly with young people most in need.One of the reasons Robert Baden-Powell started Scouting was to give inner city children a second chance. By taking then out of the city slums and into the country, he gave them a new set of experiences, a new sense of themselves and consequently a new view of the world. This commitment remains central to Scouting. Today Scouting is seeing record growth, regionally, nationally and internationally.We believe that through the everyday adventure of Scouting, young people and adult volunteers regularly experience new challenges that enrich and change their lives.The current focus for the Trustees and those in Scouting in the UK is delivering our Vision for 2018.

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SCOUTING FOR ALL: OUR 2014-18 STRATEGY

Our VisionScouting in 2018 will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change. Scouting in 2018 will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by young people and more adult volunteers; as diverse as the communities in which we live.Members of Scouting in 2018 will feel empowered, valued and proud.Our Strategic Objectives

- Growth: to increase the number of youth members and volunteers- Inclusivity: to be as diverse as our communities- Youth Shaped: to ensure Scouting is shaped by young people in partnership with

adults- Community Impact: to make a positive impact on our communities

Further information on our strategic objectives are provided on our website at http://www.scouts2018.org/

SCOUTING’S FUNDAMENTALS

Our MissionScouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.Our ValuesAs Scouts, we are guided by these values: integrity, respect, care, belief and co-operation. Further information on our fundamentals, including details of our values, are provided on our website at http://scouts.org.uk/about-us/key-policies/fundamentals-of-scouting/

SCOUTING’S KEY POLICIES

In common with all members of The Scout Association, the UK Commissioner for Adult Support is required to promote and follow our key policies. The policies cover:

child protection; equal opportunities; religion; and safety.

These policies are fully explained on our website at http://scouts.org.uk/about-us/key-policies/

THE ROLE OF NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS – GRANTS & FUNDING FACILITATORS

OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity for a team of volunteers to help support local scouting with research and the completion of applications for seeking grants and funding. Seeking additional and new forms of funding is essential to help scouting to continue to grow and flourish. We know that much funding exists locally for scouting, but also that there is a unique skill required in completing a successful application form.This small team of specialist volunteers will work alongside the Scout Grants Committee

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and the volunteer structure to help support local scouting seek funding opportunities.The roles will largely involving operating remotely as a virtual team providing support as necessary.

Role DescriptionPurpose: The purpose of this role is to:

Research prospective trusts and foundations Help local Scouting identify what grants they could apply for Write funding applications to trusts and foundations Write reports for trusts and foundations on the use of existing

grants Write reports, analysing fundraising progress on a quarterly basis Research and write case studies on the impact of local Scouting Maintain and update trusts and foundations records on a database

Appointed by: Deputy UK Chief CommissionerResponsible to: Deputy UK Chief Commissioner

Internal contacts:

Deputy UK Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners, Regional Commissioners (England), appropriate Commissioners/Advisers in the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Headquarters teams, and other Headquarters staff.

Key tasks: Research prospective trusts and foundations Help local Scouting identify what grants they could apply for Write funding applications to trusts and foundations Write reports for trusts and foundations on the use of existing

grants Write reports, analysing fundraising progress on a quarterly basis Research and write case studies on the impact of local Scouting Maintain and update trusts and foundations records on a database

Time commitment:

Variable based on demands

Terms of appointment:

The appointment is for an initial term of 1-3 years (subject to annual review with the Deputy UK Chief Commissioner), with the potential for re-appointment for a further period.This is a voluntary leadership role and is unremunerated.

Person SpecificationSkills and abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to write in plain English, answering the questions asked; and to speak clearly and enthusiastically to donors

Good numerical skills – ability to create a budget and report on spend

Sound organisational abilities – ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple applications simultaneously and keep a record of

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donations Negotiation skills – ability to persuade donors of the need to give

and answer questions about the impact of Scouting IT skills – ability to complete on-line applications Teamwork skills – ability to engage with and support local Scouting

raise funds

Knowledge and experience:

Experience of the effective grant application writing Experience of effective research for grants and funding

Personal qualities:

Approachable at all reasonable times. Commitment to The Scout Association’s Fundamentals. No envisaged barriers to obtaining enhanced DBS disclosure.

The applicant must become a member of The Scout Association including successful conclusion of our vetting process and making the Promise.HOW TO APPLY

Key datesThe closing date for nominations is 30th September 2017 at 17.00. It is likely that interviews will take place by phone. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date(s) and given an outline of the selection process.ProcessWhen completing the nomination form please provide as much relevant information as possible as this will assist the DUKCC in considering who may be best suited for the role. It may be helpful to include experiences outside of Scouting that are relevant to the role such as in professional or other volunteer capacities.Further informationIf you require any further information about the role, or indeed would like an informal discussion about it, please contact Mark Tarry (Deputy UKCC) by email at mark.tarry@scouts.org.uk .

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIALNational Volunteer – Grants & Funding facilitatorNomination Form

Name of nominee:

Address:

Telephone:Daytime Evening

Email:Membership number:Please explain why this person is suitable for this role, including relevant professional and voluntary experience from inside or outside of Scouting:

Please describe the relevant skills and experience that this person has for the role (please refer to the role description and person specification and address the items listed there):

Please outline the reason(s) why you felt motivated to complete this nomination/self-nomination:

Nominated by:

Telephone:Daytime Evening

Email:

This form should be returned to mark Tarry (by email at mark.tarry@scouts.org.uk no later than 30th September 2017at 17.00.