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Participating in community impact projects is essential for achieving our top awards.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe themes and partners for 2019\u20132025, as selected by young people, are:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 Better mental health for all, with Mind, Inspire and SAMH\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 Supporting refugees and displaced children, with Save the Children\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2013 Understanding disability, with the National Autistic 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BCX8\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u2013 At least 250,000 young people will be making a positive impact in their community each year\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr class=\u0022SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u2013 50% of young people will be achieving their top awards\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW256259540 BCX8\u0022 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Impact\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EDespite face to face Scouting being suspended for much of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Scouts still stood up and took practical action for others, as we\u2019ve done throughout our history. Our young people have designed innovative, inclusive and impactful campaigns in response to the national crisis. They carried out 11,000 acts of kindness through Care for Care Homes, over 4,000 people committed to boosting others wellbeing through Wellbeing Champions, and there were 11 million social media impressions of mental health campaign, #ThreeForThree.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhile the pandemic and lockdown restrictions affected face-to-face delivery of A Million Hands, the initiative has continued to inspire members, supported by a full suite of 135 activities launched and 59% of those who took part in community impact in 2019\u201320 having done so through A Million Hands.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBetween 2018/19 and 2019/20, badge sales for the Community Impact Staged Activity Badge rose by 25%.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW266435638 BCX8\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266435638 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhat\u2019s next?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIn 2021 and beyond, we\u2019ll be encouraging more young people to take action in A Million Hands through digital and physical events and new opportunities from our partners.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGiven the urgency of the climate crisis, we\u2019re also working with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), WWF, and young people from across the world to produce campaign content and activities that empower our young people to take practical action and create change in the run up to, during and after the COP26 conference. As part of this work, we\u2019ll be creating \u2018Green Young Leaders\u2019 \u2013 young people that are able to take the lead on designing and running environmental social action with other young people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOn top of this, we\u2019re embedding social action into our upcoming early years section, with a particular focus on how Young Leaders (aged 14 to 18) are able to develop skills and take the lead on designing and running social action projects with 4 and 5 year olds. This innovative piece of work will make sure we support more young people, especially those from deprived backgrounds, to develop skills for life through regularly helping their communities.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe 10 young people who lead our work in this area (the Community Impact Group) have played a critical role in our COVID-19 response. 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