{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"Like many other charities, we need to review our finances to make sure we\u2019re equipped to provide you with the support you need, as well as remaining affordable for many families and Groups.  In light of this, the 2027-28 UK Scouts membership fee will be increasing by \u00A31 to \u00A345. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003EEach year, we review our cash position to make sure we\u2019re able to provide key essential services, whilst keeping Scouts affordable for all. External cost pressures, such as inflation and increased litigation costs, make it harder to provide services at the same cost, which is why we\u2019re having to make a slight increase to next year\u2019s fee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003EEarlier this year, we announced \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/strategy/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EPlace to Belong: Our strategy to 2035\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E. One outcome of the strategy is to build a \u2018safe, inclusive and sustainable movement.\u2019 In order to do this we must make sure we\u2019re able to continue to provide the services you receive now, as well as funding improvements and new services to help you feel supported to do what you do best \u2013 providing young people with a place to belong and the skills to thrive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK Scouts membership fee helps us to provide services such as:\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022 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class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK Scouts membership fee is charged by youth member and makes up most of the funding we receive, with the rest is funded from our commercial operations, our corporate partnerships, and the generosity of our brilliant funders.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW179155581 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s critical we also continue provide our frontline support and invest in further support to keep our young people 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by \u00A31 to \u00A345 per young person.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E We will continue to offer a\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E 50p prompt payment discount if we receive payment by 23 April 2027, making the amount paid per young person \u00A344.50.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis decision was approved by UK Scouts Board of Trustees in September 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr 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Each Nation HQ, County/Area/Region, District and Group will be reviewing their own financial situation. The amount you pay per youth member may differ and will depend on the fees set by your local area.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127150057 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe know increases are disappointing, especially in the current climate when families and Groups may already be under pressure from increased living costs. However, we must react to external cost pressures, which are unpredictable, and enable the movement to remain sustainable. 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