{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Chris James, Head of Brand and Ambassadors","standfirst":"With so much on the brand centre, it\u2019s sometimes hard to keep track of what\u2019s new. This year we\u2019ve added a dizzying 138 new products, many of which have been suggested by you, our volunteers. To help, Chris James, Head of Brand and Ambassadors has a round-up of some of the things you might\u2019ve missed. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EFirst up, a quick reminder of what the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/home\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScouts brand centre\u003C/a\u003E is. It\u0027s an online hub of Scout resources that volunteers in Scouts can use each week to recruit, fundraise, support events and run programmes.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlmost all the items (from banners and posters to flyers and certificates) can be easily personalised with your local details. You usually have the option to download a PDF to print at home, or you can order professionally printed copies through our print partner (N2 Visual Communications).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have over three thousand products in total. All bases are covered from resources to recognise and thank other volunteers, to social media assets to support digital recruitment campaigns. But, yes, it can be a challenge to know where to start, so here\u2019s your starter for ten.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E1. New films\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a picture speaks a thousand words, then a good film speaks ten thousand. We\u2019ve added some great new videos this year, from \u2018\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/this-is-scouts-promo-film-with-subtitles\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThis is Scouts\u003C/a\u003E\u2019 a high energy taster of Scouts today, to this introduction to Scouts: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/our-brand-who-we-are-and-what-we-do-2023\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOur brand: Who we are and what we do\u003C/a\u003E, narrated by \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/our-people/chief-scout/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u0022\u003EChief Scout, Bear Grylls\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/4nzpmfho/nisha-on-a-make-all-the-difference-poster.jpg","width":990,"height":698,"altText":"The image shows Scout volunteer Nisha on the left, wearing a beige Scouts blouse and a necker. She\u0027s smiling at the camera and her dark hair is down to her shoulders. To the right is a graphic with a blue background, with the text \u0027Nisha makes all the difference\u0027 in white. Underneath that text is \u0027So could you\u0027 written in yellow. Underneath again is \u0027Help young people in Newcastle step up and dream big.\u0027 The Scouts logo and fleur-de-lis are in the bottom right corner  ","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThen there are our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/search?s=make\u002Ball\u002Bthe\u002Bdifference\u002B\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=make\u002Ball\u002Bthe\u002Bdifference\u002B\u0022\u003EMake All the Difference films\u003C/a\u003E. Each one is focused on a volunteer (and gives a real sense of what volunteering\u2019s like in a section, and why it\u2019s so rewarding).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey\u2019re ideal to share on social media with a volunteering ask. We\u2019ve also got Make All the Difference posters that can support the video campaign, which you\u2019ll find in the same place.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E2. Updated brand guidelines\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDid you know we updated our brand colour palette this year, adding a forest green and russet orange? We also updated the Teal colour, making it a little darker so white text shows up better. You can find all the details in our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts Brand Guidelines July2024\u0022\u003Eupdated brand guidelines\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/2ymhzqoy/scouts-brand-guidelines-front-cover-version-31-june-2023.jpg","width":600,"height":851,"altText":"The image shows the front cover of version 3.1 of Scouts\u0027 brand guidelines in portrait with a teal background. There\u0027s a large white fleur-de-lis in the middle, with the text \u0027#SkillsForLife\u0027 underneath it in a smaller font and near the bottom. In the top left corner, in small white font, says \u0027Scouts brand guidelines,\u0027 with \u0027Version 3.1 June 2023\u0027 underneath.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E3. 4\u201325 programme poster\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to show \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/4-25-programme-poster-pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eour whole programme all on one poste\u003C/a\u003Er? Then step this way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA new poster shows how the whole programme fits together, from \u003Ca href=\u0022/squirrels/\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels\u0022\u003ESquirrels\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/chief-scout-s-acorn-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Acorn Award\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Acorn Award\u003C/a\u003E all the way to \u003Ca href=\u0022/network/\u0022 title=\u0022Network\u0022\u003ENetwork\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/kings-scout-award/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Award\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s useful for helping younger members gaze into the future and continue on their Scouts\u2019 journey.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/tm2hu5f1/4-25-programme-poster-1.jpg","width":1000,"height":707,"altText":"The image shows the 4\u201325 programme poster. It has a white background and in the top left corner, there\u0027s purple text saying \u0027What we do: our 4\u201325 Programme\u0027. There\u0027s a table underneath with light grey and dark grey boxes. Down the left are the Scout sections, each with a row each, then the columns say \u0027Core badges,\u0027 \u0027Peer Leadership Badges,\u0027 \u0027Joining in Award Badges,\u0027 \u0027Activity Badges,\u0027 \u0027Staged Activity Badges,\u0027 \u0027YouShape Award,\u0027 \u0027Challenge Awards,\u0027 \u0027Top Awards.\u0027 The Scouts logo is in the top right corner.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E4. New MS Word templates and PowerPoint\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t have fancy design packages but still want to get the branding right? Then try these \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/low-ink-flyer-word-a4-version-3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMS Word poster\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/ms-word-document-template-one-column\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edocument\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/scouts-powerpoint-template-2023\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPowerPoint templates\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll the right colours and fonts are already embedded. You just need to add the words and pictures (and remember we have a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/category/digital/image-library\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ephoto library\u003C/a\u003E on the brand centre too).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might also like this \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/its-all-about-skills-for-life-powerpoint-template-2023\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESkills For Life version\u003C/a\u003E, which features a new graphic pattern.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/negfdpzr/skills-for-life-flyer.jpg","width":600,"height":848,"altText":"The image shows two Scouts in uniform with helmets on and attached to a rope doing an outdoors activity. They\u0027re smiling and there are trees behind them. There\u0027s a white Scouts logo in the top left corner, and the bottom half of the image is white, with text in purple saying \u0027Step up, speak up and dream big.\u0027 There\u0027s other text in black explaining Scouts Skills for Life strategy.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E5. How to be you poster\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBear\u2019s written these inspiring words on \u2018\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/how-to-be-you-poster\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehow to be you\u003C/a\u003E.\u2019 We\u2019ve put them on a poster so you can put it on the wall of your meeting place. Plenty of food for thought for young minds.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/nkihet5h/how-to-be-you-poster.jpg","width":600,"height":848,"altText":"The image shows a green fleur-de-lis with a green banner underneath, with yellow text on it saying \u0027How to be you.\u0027 There\u0027s a list on \u0027How to be you\u0027 underneath written by Chief Scout Bear Grylls. Under the list is Bear\u0027s signature, and to the left is \u0027Bear Grylls OBE\u0027 with \u0027Chief Scout\u0027 underneath. ","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E6. Large format Yellow Card poster (Jan 2024 edition)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u2019ll have heard there are important updates to our Yellow Card.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo make sure it\u2019s highly visible in your meeting place, you can order \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/yellow-card-poster-jan-2024-edition\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EA2 and even A1 poster versions\u003C/a\u003E that can\u2019t be missed.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/2nxomszm/yellow-card-poster-jan-2024-edition.jpg","width":600,"height":849,"altText":"The image shows Scouts\u0027 Yellow Card poster, with black text on a yellow background. The heading says \u0027Keeping Children and Young People Safe\u0027 and is the January 2024 version of the poster.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E7. The Squirrels Songbook\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll eleven of our songs for Squirrels are arranged for guitar and ukulele in this attractive \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/the-squirrels-songbook\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esongbook\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeaturing the familiar cartoon characters it\u2019s ideal for leading a sing-a-long in your Squirrels Drey. And if you don\u2019t have a musician in your team, then remember you can download the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/search?s=audio\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=audio\u0022\u003Eaudio\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/search?s=songs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=songs\u0022\u003Evideo\u003C/a\u003E files, which have the lyrics on screen.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew songs this year include \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/i-wish-i-went-to-squirrels-every-day-video\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EI Wish I Went to Squirrels Every Day\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/squirrels-song-do-your-best-song-video\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Do Your Best Song\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/squirrels-song-if-a-squirrel-had-wings-video\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIf a Squirrel Had Wings\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/n4rdtljo/the-squirrels-songbook-front-cover.jpg","width":596,"height":842,"altText":"The image shows the front cover of The Squirrels Songbook. The image is a graphic designed image and features the text \u002711 songs to play and sing with Squirrels. Words and music by Chris James.\u0027 The Scout logo is at the bottom in purple, next to Squirrel graphic icons holding instruments. There\u0027s a red orange and yellow rainbow in the background with bushes and trees in the sky. The sky is light blue with small darker blue outlines of birds, with two white clouds. The \u0027Squirrels\u0027 in the title is the logo.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E8. Code of conduct\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDid you know we have a ready-made template for a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/search?s=code\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=code\u0022\u003Ecode of conduct\u003C/a\u003E for each of our sections, including Squirrels?\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can borrow some of the pre-populated suggestions or, even better, challenge young people to come up with their own.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/gqfpxzz1/squirrels-code-of-behaviour-poster.jpg","width":600,"height":848,"altText":"The image shows a poster with the red heading \u0027How we behave at Squirrels.\u0027 To the right is a designed image of a red Squirrel on a brown branch. The code of conduct is listed below the heading in black. In the bottom left corner is the red Squirrels logo, and the bottom right corner is the Scouts logo in black.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9. Outdoor in 24 certificates\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 is all about helping young people get into new outdoor adventures. We\u2019ve got some great new \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/search?s=outdoorin24\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=outdoorin24\u0022\u003Ecertificates\u003C/a\u003E to help recognise those who\u2019ve taken their first step into the wild.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/crpddzvr/outdoor-in-24-certificate.jpg","width":600,"height":848,"altText":"The image shows the Outdoor in 24 poster. The Scouts logo is near the top in the middle with the text \u0027#Outdoorin24 underneath. The certificate says \u0027Well done\u0027 in big orange font, with the message \u0027for taking part in a Night Away event for #Outdoorin24.\u0027 There\u0027s \u0027To:\u0027 and \u0027From:\u0027 either side of the message with \u0027Date:\u0027 near the bottom.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E10. Coming soon \u2013 Selfie frames!\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELook out for a new selfie frame product in the new year that you\u2019ll be able to personalise and order. Ideal for creating a buzz at big events.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/w5vlpn4o/selfie-frame.jpg","width":418,"height":527,"altText":"The image shows Head of Brand and Ambassadors, Chris James, wearing a yellow t-shirt with a checkered shirt over the top, smiling at the camera. He\u0027s holding a large, black photo frame with the middle cut out, which is a new \u0027selfie frame.\u0027 A white fleur-de-lis is in the bottom right corner of the frame.","caption":"","link":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EExplore all these and many more resources on the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/home\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScouts brand centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAny volunteer in Scouts can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/home\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eregister and use the brand centre free of charge\u003C/a\u003E. You just need a valid email address.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Find even more on the brand centre","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"19 December 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Visit the Scouts brand centre","url":"https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/home","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"An A\u2013Z Guide to the Scouts Brand Centre","url":"/news/2022/july/an-a-z-guide-to-the-scouts-brand-centre/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":78265,"nodeName":"Here\u0027s what\u0027s new on the brand centre","title":"Here\u0027s what\u0027s new on the brand centre","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/d3knof3n/scouts-brand-who-we-are-and-what-we-do.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da3286da445a10","caption":"Scouts Brand, Who We Are And What We Do","type":"jpg","size":26148,"width":500,"height":281,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Here\u0027s what\u0027s new on the brand centre","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"As we approach the end of 2023, here\u0027s a few of the fantastic new resources we\u0027ve added to the Scouts brand centre.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83ODI2NSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2023/december/heres-whats-new-on-the-brand-centre/"}