{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"Due to additional cost pressures on our UK HQ finances, the 2025-26 UK HQ membership fee will be increasing by \u00A35 to \u00A343. 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The rest of the services that UK HQ provides are funded from a combination of income that comes from our commercial operations, our partnerships, and the generosity of our brilliant funders.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EUK HQ services include:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003Ethe overall design and support resources for delivering our Programme (including awards and badges) to young people;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003Esupport and resources to enable volunteers to keep everyone safe in Scouts;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003Etraining, guidance and support for running Scouts locally. including recruiting and retaining volunteers;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003Eand insurance for all members, along with many other services. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou can \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/finances-and-insurance/uk-headquarters-membership-fee/support-for-you/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Efind out more about how the fee is spent\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003ELast year, we welcomed 8,700 new young people into Scouts, as we all keep working to return to our pre-pandemic level of membership. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EWith 107,000 young people on our waiting list, our goal now needs to be to focus on how we can offer these young people the opportunity to enjoy Scouts and gain skills for life. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EEach County/Area/Region and District teams has been working carefully over the year to welcome more volunteers and open more spaces for young people. Over time, we look forward to seeing those on the waiting list joining Scouts. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EIn the meantime, we\u2019re still impacted by the same cost pressures that we\u2019ve been transparent about in recent years, including inflationary pressures and litigation costs increasing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis year, we\u2019re investing heavily in the safety support we offer our volunteers, as part of our commitment to make Scouts safer for all young people. This includes appointing a dedicated team of 17 full-time staff to give volunteers more safety support and guidance over the next 18 months, and enhancing safety training for all volunteers. We\u2019re also investing in our digital tools to give volunteers more access to information, and transforming how we assess, approve and audit our Nights Away Applications. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe must also maintain our frontline support to volunteers, and keep developing this as membership grows, while we continue investing in keeping our young people safe as a priority. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW204414261 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s for these reasons we need to increase the UK HQ membership fee for 2025-26.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EUK HQ Membership fee 2025-26\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur UK HQ membership fee provides vital funding, which covers essential ongoing costs to support our volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK HQ membership fee for 2025-26 will be increasing by \u00A35 to \u00A343 per youth member.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere will continue to be a 50p prompt payment discount if we receive payment by 23 April 2025, making the amount paid per youth member \u00A342.50.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EAn increase is never positive news, especially in the current climate when families are under pressure from increased living costs. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs we\u2019ve seen with this year, cost pressures can be unpredictable, but we\u2019re always committed to make sure any increase is kept as low as possible.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe know this is likely to impact some families and we\u2019d never wish for finances to be a barrier to a young person enjoying Scouts. You can use our \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/cost-of-living/supporting-young-people/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Eguidance that gives suggestions about how you can support families\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s also important to note that this fee relates to the services provided directly by the UK HQ. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EEach Nation HQ, County/Area/Region, District and Group will be reviewing their own financial situation, so the amount you pay per youth member may differ and will depend on your area. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019d expect all parts of Scouts to consider its own costs carefully in light of current financial pressures and planned activities to support Scouts locally, in the same way we have at UK HQ, before making any changes to local fees. We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ll hear about the membership fee you have to pay for your area soon.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis increase will help us to provide enhanced support to our volunteers, protect our financial position for the long term and keep prioritising the safety of our young people. \u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268045034 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs always, thank you for your commitment as one of our brilliant volunteers. 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