{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"By Craig Turpie, Deputy UK Chief Commissioner (Transformation)\u00A0","standfirst":"By 2025 we\u2019ll have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders, delivering an inspiring programme. We\u2019ll be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/18872/db-20220921-1696-45070.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EEarly years\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAs many of you will be aware our focus on early years is still very much a key feature for us in our Skills for Life strategy. That focus has been highlighted as we see Squirrel Drey\u2019s celebrating their first birthdays across the movement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAreas we\u2019re focused on in early years:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re continuing to offer any new Dreys opening in IMD 1-5 across the UK a \u00A3500 start-up grant.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re also continuing with dedicated support for Cohorts, with professional staff and volunteer Coaches to help get Squirrels started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAnd we\u2019re continuing to pilot the Partner-led and Family-led model of delivery in Squirrels. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ll make sure we partner with early years experts, to understand what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t for local Scouting, and changing our approach as we go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E14 \u2013 24\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ll really be ramping up our work in looking at what we offer young people and young adults aged 14 \u2013 24. Reviewing our existing provision, now 20 years old isn\u2019t a minor task, but the good news is we\u2019re moving into the discovery phase for this long-term piece of work.\u0026nbsp; We\u2019re building a diverse range of volunteers and young people to take this work forward, as our 14-24 redesign team and a \u2018Panel\u2019 of young people who will identify best practice.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe know that our programme for 14\u201324-year-olds must be informed by a wide range of lived experiences so we\u2019re really keen for those from backgrounds who are under-represented in our national work to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-enquiry-form/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Eget involved\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E \u2013 namely women, disabled young people and volunteers, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EInclusive Growth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:257}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOur focus on growing Scouts inclusively is important. You\u2019ll hear us talking about this more and more. We want more young people to gain skills for life, and to do that we want to grow our adult volunteer numbers and young leader numbers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:257}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe are specifically focused on growing Scouts in an inclusive way and will be looking at how we really encourage volunteer growth with people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and also to grow our provision within areas of deprivation. We want all young people and adults, no matter their circumstances, to have the opportunity to join and benefit from Scouting so that even more young people can benefit from the life changing impact we can have.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:257}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERace equity\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EEthnic diversity in the Scouts doesn\u2019t reflect the UK population for some members from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds. Negative experiences have led them to feel Scouts isn\u0027t a place for them. It\u2019s time to change that. It\u2019s time for every one of us, as Scouts, to live by our promise, law and values by becoming a place that\u2019s inclusive of all races and ethnic backgrounds, so everyone can be themselves and thrive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:257}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAs well as seeing the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.scouts.org.uk/raceequity\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Evision\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E on here we have some practical actions we\u2019d like to encourage you to look at. We\u2019re also developing more support to help teams locally deepen their understanding of equity, collating and sharing stories, best practice and tools for volunteers to understand and act on local demographic data and ways to transparently show how Scouting is performing both locally and nationally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:257}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVolunteer Experience\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve talked a few times to you about the plans to fundamentally improve the volunteer experience over the next few years. We want to make sure our volunteers feel valued for everything they do and most of all, we want them to enjoy their experience at the Scouts. We know we need to recruit and retain more volunteers if we want to keep growing and provide more young people with skills for life. However, there needs to be more support in place to make sure there\u2019s a great local welcome, with a smooth, integrated learning experience and good ongoing support.\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAs a reminder the first phase of changes will include:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHow we volunteer \u2013 looking at our volunteer roles and culture.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHow we make sure we provide a warmer welcome for everyone who wants to volunteer with us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EA more engaging learning experience.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMore support to help get everyday things done more efficiently and make them more enjoyable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis means we\u2019ll see changes such as:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAll volunteering roles will change \u2013 this may range from a title change, to some roles not existing and everything in between.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe way in which we welcome new volunteers into Scouts will change \u2013changing the current appointment process.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ll move from training to learning so all learning will change \u2013 the structure and methods of how we do training \u2013 will change.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022o\u0022 data-font=\u0022Courier New\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Courier New\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[9675],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;o\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAnd all of this will be enabled by providing you with easy-to-use digital tools. This means we will move on from Compass and developing new solutions for managing adult membership.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWhere are we at? \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve been working hard in the background preparing and planning. County/Area/Region teams have been busy with their volunteer Transformation Leads, understanding the changes that will be coming in 2023 and 2024 and planning how they\u2019ll start and conduct conversations locally to share more information at the right time and right pace for your particular area. Some of you may have already heard about changes in your area, and if not yet, we know you will in the coming months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Transformation Lead role is a permanent role that focus on leading the local implementation of change, not\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E just a \u2018one moment in time\u2019 task \u2013 it will cover this volunteer experience change, as well as future changes around 14-24 programme and race equity as these develop, as well as other outputs from our work on Perception, Safe Scouting and Digital Transformation too.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re also working closely with 10 Counties/Areas/Regions on the changes to the volunteer experience. This group of 10 is our Early Adopter Cohort. They\u2019ll put in place new ways of working first, allowing us to learn and test as we go, before anything is rolled out for all members later in 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOur focus right now is working closely with our Early Adopters and Transformation Leads who are developing plans with their County/Area/Region teams and helping everyone in their local patch to understand broadly the changes that will be coming over the next 18 months and importantly why we\u2019re making these changes. We\u2019re also going to be moving at pace with some of the more cultural, softer changes that are less dependent on some of the new and exciting digital tools that are in development at the moment. And finally, we\u2019ll continue preparing Compass data for transition to the new Membership System.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re carefully considering how we roll out the changes, so you don\u2019t feel overwhelmed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn 2023, please keep doing what you\u2019re doing so brilliantly\u003C/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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County/District team to learn more about the changes and what they mean for you and your team.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EYou\u0027ll start to receive information locally about how the changes will be introduced and implemented in your local area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 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You may see neighbouring Counties/Area/Regions planning and doing different things, but everyone will be progressing with this at a different pace and may be planning or phasing things differently.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe next 18 months are going to be exciting as we introduce changes to the volunteer experience which will make your volunteering more enjoyable and more efficient. 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