Vision 2000

Developed in 1992

Objective

To ensure the 3rd Hayling Scout Group will continue to be successful in the new Millennium.

Scope

• Our Sections (numbers, waiting list management,  leadership and support of Scouting outside of Hayling)
• The Headquarters (meeting rooms, storage, prime facilities)
• Camping Equipment (what is required, asset management)
• The Executive Committee (structure, roles, membership)
• Finance (restructure of accounts, introduce specific funds)
• Fundraising (approach, organisation, targets, event type)
• Transport (what do we need in the future)

What Did We Achieve

Our Sections

• 24% increase in membership during period
• Improved transfer success between all sections
• Chief Scout’s Awards achieved by over 12% of Scouts
• 95% transfer to Venture Scouts of 15 year old Scouts
• Over 90% of District / County events supported

The Headquarters

• New Kitchen in different location
• Old Kitchen converted into smart reception area
• Toilet facilities improved

Camping Equipment

• Secure Storage Area refurbished
• Completed Inventory and life expectancy assessment
• Improved processes for booking, damage reports etc

Executive Committee

• Roles defined & job descriptions produced
• Structured approach to decision making
• Non uniformed membership increased to 10

Finance

• Accounts restructured and maintained online
• Year on Year comparisons introduced
• Special Funds introduced (Activities, Building, Transport)
• Introduced Deed of Covenant for Subs

Fundraising

• Introduced structured approach to events with targets
• Dropped “low return” events and new ideas tried
• Investment in advertising and promotional materials

Transport

• Needs identified and best fit solutions introduced

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