{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EOur Scouts Experience Survey is an annual online survey we\u2019ve used each year since 2018. Previously, we compared Scouts with non-Scouts across our Theory of Change outcomes. In 2020/21, we decided not to use a non-Scout comparison group because the experience of all young people through the previous year was so wide-ranging, within and outside Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ETo compare effectively, we also need to deliver Scouts consistently. The pandemic moved Scouts activities to a mix of online and in-person (when restrictions allowed), or in some cases, Scouts couldn\u2019t be delivered at all. This meant Scouts experiences varied a lot through 2020/21, so we\u2019ve compared the 2021 survey to our 2019 results.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EDespite the challenges of a global pandemic, we found positive similarities between 2021 and 2019, suggesting Scouts would still score higher than non-Scouts across four of six outcomes:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdventure\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts are just as likely as in 2019 to be more physically active to value the outdoors and have the courage to try new things.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESkills for Life\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts were just as likely to enhance their problem-solving skills, be independent, and communicate effectively.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E Leadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts were just as likely to increase their teamwork skills, be responsible, and be trustworthy. By taking initiative, and acting as role models to help others make a positive difference, Scouts were just as likely to show leadership.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectedness\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts in 2021 were just as likely to have meaningful friendships and relationships, care about other people, and have respect and trust for others, including those from backgrounds different to their own.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EPrevious survey results have shown that young people in Scouts have a stronger sense of wellbeing than non-Scouts. They\u2019re also good citizens, scoring higher than non-Scouts for playing an active part in their communities.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/18052/page-33_2-copy.png","width":1406,"height":1369,"altText":"Two Beaver Scouts are stood together in uniform, holding marshmallows and taking part in an activity.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThese are two areas where we saw a key difference in 2021 compared to 2019:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWellbeing\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, some Scouts reported feeling less happy, resilient and confident than they felt in 2019. The pandemic\u2019s taken its toll on the mental wellbeing of many of our young people, as illustrated by our survey findings:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E11% decrease in happiness\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E7% decrease on feeling worthwhile\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E8% decrease on life satisfaction\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E8% decrease in perseverance and grit\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E4% decrease in confidence and self-esteem\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECitizenship\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 With limited social contact and opportunities for community engagement due to the pandemic, there were fewer opportunities for Scouts to be involved in the local, national, and international community. This is reflected in the 2021 results, which show that while in 2019 Scouts scored better than non- Scouts on citizenship, some Scouts now feel less connected to their communities:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E10% decrease in responsibility to people in their local community\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E8% decrease in responsibility to people in their national community\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E8% decrease in responsibility to people in their international community\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E41% decrease in playing an active role in their community (volunteering)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EUnderstanding the pandemic\u2019s negative effects on young people is fundamental to supporting our young people as they start, or restart, their Scouts journey.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ENow we\u2019re back together in person, we\u2019re working to resolve many of these challenges. The social connection, community engagement, and sense of progression through Scouts, is needed more than ever.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWe can, once again, give our young people the chance to make new friends, connect with their local area, and ignite their journey of learning skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAfter a challenging couple of years, we\u2019re here to support young people to get back on their feet, make new memories, and rediscover their sense of adventure.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/scouts-annual-report-2021-22/theory-of-change/","title":"Theory of Change"},"next":{"link":"/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/scouts-annual-report-2021-22/our-finances/","title":"Our finances"},"allParts":[{"link":"/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/scouts-annual-report-2021-22/resurging-innovating-and-bringing-people-together/","title":"Resurging, 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