{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257316325 BCX8\u0022\u003EEngaging with both MPs and councillors can make a big difference for Scouts. Each year, central and local governments give around \u00A315 billion to charities. As a major partner and source of funding, councillors and MPs can provide great \u2018on the ground\u2019 support to charities, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257316325 BCX8\u0022\u003Eas well as help you solve any problems you might be having locally.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBenefits of working with elected decision makers\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW163735520 BCX8\u0022\u003EMPs can influence national policies and support big issues, making them strong allies for Scouts. They can help by talking about Scouts in Parliament and on social media, writing letters to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW163735520 BCX8\u0022\u003Egovernment departments and ministers\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW163735520 BCX8\u0022\u003E, or asking questions in Parliament to support Scouts. MPs can also support and promote the Scouts\u0027 manifesto and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW163735520 BCX8\u0022\u003Ecan help give your local group a national platform.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal councillors make decisions that affect your community. They can assist Scouts by providing or finding funds, arranging meetings, finding venues for events, and speaking to other groups on Scouts\u0027 behalf. Additionally, they can share news about Scouts and encourage local involvement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFinding your local representatives\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo find your elected officials, use this \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors\u0022\u003Etool for finding councillors\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons\u0022\u003Ethis tool for finding your local MP.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo understand councillors\u0027 interests, check the council\u0027s website for their committee involvement. For councillors focused on children\u2019s services and education, reach out to relevant cabinet members or committee chairs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHow to ask elected decision makers for help\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhen talking to an elected decision makers, always be really clear what you\u2019re asking for.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHere are some of the things you may want help with:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo you need financial support?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp with a grant application?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA venue for an event?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupport for specific policies or issues affecting Scouts?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote Scouts in the media or on social media?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp to find volunteers?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW73875057 BCX8\u0022\u003EAlways follow Scouts\u0027 rules for\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/community-impact-and-political-campaigning/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW73875057 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW73875057 BCX8\u0022\u003Epolitical campaigning\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW73875057 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW73875057 BCX8\u0022\u003Eincluding being impartial.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHow to communicate effectively\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMPs and Councillors are busy, so keep communication clear and concise. Describe Scouts simply:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScouts do all sorts of activities like camping, hiking, and canoeing, as well as coding, cooking and creativity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese activities encourage teamwork, fun and personal growth.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe help nearly half a million young people aged 4-25 gain essential skills for school, careers, and life.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScouts welcome everyone, regardless of gender, race, background, or ability.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EInviting elected decision makers to events\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.probonoeconomics.com/six-things-councillors\u0022\u003EResearch by the Charity Commission \u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003Eshows that councillors think meeting people and attending events are great ways to connect with charities. MPs and councillors often share \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003Eabout \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003Eevents on social media, which helps spread the word. Invite them to your events to show your work and get more people interested in Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145344435 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EMPs are usually in Westminster from Monday to Thursday, so it\u0027s best to invite them on Fridays or weekends. Councillors work part-time and are often busy, but they are usually around your local area throughout the week.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETalk to your councillor\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERaise a member\u0027s enquiry\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA member\u2019s enquiry is an enquiry a councillor can make to officers to get information on your behalf or to make a request of the council. The council is duty bound to answer in a set period of time, usually ten working days.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERaise a motion\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA council motion is a proposal made during a council meeting. It\u2019s a formal way of suggesting an action or decision the council should take. A motion can be proposed by any member of the council and must be seconded by another member before it can be discussed. Once a motion has been proposed and seconded, it\u2019s open for debate and discussion, which means it can raise the profile of an issue locally. The motion is voted on by the councillors, and if passed, it becomes a resolution and a commitment from the authority.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERaise a question to the council\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA councillor can raise a formal question to the council, this results in a formally minuted written answer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse your opinion to make decisions\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScout Groups can contribute to consultations. Councillors value charities for a wide range of things, one of the most important is the evidence and insights charities can provide, which helps councillors make better decisions and run more powerful campaigns. Look for consultations with a clear link to Scouts, such as protecting open space or increasing funding for youth groups. You\u2019ll be able to find these on \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Find your local council (GOV.uk)\u0022\u003Eyour council\u2019s website\u003C/a\u003E. Taking part also shows that Scouts is an important voice in the community.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWrite and speak about Scouts\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECouncillors may have a strong social media presence and voice in your community, they might even have a column in the local paper. 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This council thanks all our volunteers and pledges to support uniformed youth organisations throughout the borough, ensuring they reach the young people who need it most.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdult Volunteer Recruitment\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMotion in the name of Cllr [Name],\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI propose that this council launch a campaign to recruit more volunteers for our local groups. I recently visited the [Name] Scout Group, which provides adventurous activities and essential life skills to [Number] young people each week. I enjoyed participating and seeing the positive impact firsthand. However, there are [Number] more young people on the waiting list. To address this, the Scouts need to recruit [Number] additional adult volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy supporting this campaign, we can help more young people in [Borough/Area] gain important life skills.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVenue Hire\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMotion in the name of Cllr [Name],\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur borough benefits from volunteers who offer great opportunities for young people to learn and have adventures through Scout Groups. Currently, there are [Number] young people on waiting lists. In addition to finding more volunteers, another challenge is the lack of affordable meeting spaces.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis council commits to offering meeting venues at discounted rates for voluntary groups across the borough.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQuestions\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQuestion on support for youth organisations\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is the council doing to support youth organisations in [Borough/Area]? Every week, [Number] of our young people gain valuable life skills through Scouts. We should do everything we can to assist these organisations in providing the best opportunities for our youth.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQuestion on volunteer recruitment:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWill the council launch a volunteer recruitment campaign to support local voluntary groups? I recently visited the [Name] Scout Group, which offers adventurous activities and life skills to [Number] young people each week. Despite this, there are [Number] more young people waiting to join. To address this, the Scouts need to recruit [Number] additional adult volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQuestion about waiting lists\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn our borough, volunteers provide wonderful opportunities for young people through Scout Groups. 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While waiting, find a group that meets on Fridays and think about some possible dates for the visit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConfirm attendance:\u003C/strong\u003E Once you get a reply, send the dates to the MP and confirm which one works.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlan your session:\u003C/strong\u003E Run the usual session to show what your group does. Also, plan for 15 minutes of Q\u0026amp;A so young people can learn and ask MP questions about their role.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet the public affairs team know:\u003C/strong\u003E Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:public.affairs@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Epublic.affairs@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003E \u003C/a\u003Eto let them know about the visit and get support. This is particularly important if you are getting in touch with a senior MP such as the Prime Minister, a Secretary of State or a minister.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHost the visit:\u003C/strong\u003E Make sure everything is ready for the MP. Remember to get photo consent from volunteers and young people and keep in mind what you want to achieve.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShare the visit:\u003C/strong\u003E Post about the visit on social media or contact the local newspaper to share what happened.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"How to contact your MP"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDear [Politician\u0027s Name] [Suffix, e.g MP]\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EI hope this email finds you well.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMy name is [Your Name], and I live in [Constituency]. I am a [Volunteer Title] with [Group Name] Scouts. I\u2019m excited to share our Scouts\u2019 manifesto, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/our-scouts-manifesto/\u0022\u003E\u0022Building Brighter Tomorrows\u0022\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EScouts play a vital role in [Constituency/council], helping young people as young as 4 to gain essential life skills. Unfortunately, across the UK, nearly 100,000 young people are on waiting lists. In our area, there are [Number of Young People on Waiting List] waiting due to a shortage of volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOur manifesto, developed with Scouts and volunteers nationwide, outlines a vision for a better future for young people, volunteers, and our community.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWe would like to invite you to visit our group to discuss these proposals and explore how we can work together to improve opportunities for everyone involved. If you\u2019re interested, please let us know, and we will provide you with available dates for our sessions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EI look forward to your response.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThank you for your time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBest regards,\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Email template"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can use \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-umbraco-core.azurewebsites.net/media/41zbvur4/pa-scouts-manifesto_report_3-april.pdf\u0022\u003EOur Scouts\u0027 manifesto\u003C/a\u003E to guide conversations with MPs. We made the manifesto with help from young people and volunteers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EThis includes policy ideas and recommendations that you can discuss with your MP but it is also important to adjust what you talk about to fit your scout group and community.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145948322 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EIf you want more support with how to have conversations with elected decision makers, then you can get in touch with our Lead Volunteer for Public Affairs and advocacy, Nandesh Patel: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:nandesh.patel@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Enandesh.patel@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Points to discuss using Our Scouts\u0027 Manifesto"}]},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003EIf you are getting in touch with elected decision makers, the Public Affairs would love to hear about it. 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