2015 SCOUTS New Zealand Annual Report

KEAS CUBS SCOUTS VENTURERS ROVERS LEADERS

ANNUAL REPORT THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

ADVENTURE PLUS! Photo: Bruce Jenkins

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Purpose, Vision and Scout Law 11 Scouting at a glance 3 Executive Report 13 Moving towards 2025: Better Prepared

5 Who We Are 17 Special thanks to our Funders 7 What We Do 18 Acknowledgements 9 National Commissioner’s Report 19 Reporting and Financial Statements 10 Our Volunteers and Life Members 22 Directory The Scout Association of New Zealand 2

OUR PURPOSE We empower youth through adventurous experiences to lead lives that make a positive difference.

OUR VISION In 2025 more than 25,000 youth will enjoy Scouting adventures. They will come from every background, with a place for all, shape their own experiences, and make a positive difference for New Zealand.

SCOUT LAW Have Respect - For yourself and others - For the environment

Do What is Right - Be trustworthy and tolerant - Have integrity

Be Positive - Accept challenges with courage - Be a friend to all 3 Annual Report 2015

EXECUTIVE REPORT

The work of SCOUTS New Zealand in the 2015 Organisational strength – having systems year saw us meet several significant milestones and structures in place to take the Scouting towards embedding our ‘one team’ approach, Movement forward, alongside the confidence of and lay foundations for the future. a diverse support base of philanthropic funders and partners, with the Adventure for Life brand becoming a household name.

Better Prepared: our 10 year strategy Refreshed Scout Law

Like every great Scout, we want SCOUTS After receiving feedback from over 1,000 New Zealand to be prepared; well more than youth members, SCOUTS New Zealand has prepared – Better Prepared. We see a future this year had our refreshed Law ratified by the in which SCOUTS New Zealand is a thriving World Organisation of the Scouting Movement organisation that continues to deliver a world (WOSM): class and relevant youth development programme with well supported and prepared volunteers; and one that continues to partner with youth by Have Respect putting them at the centre of the decision making - For yourself and others process. - For the environment

The consultation undertaken on our strategic direction has this year culminated in the launch Do What is Right of ‘Better Prepared’ – our 10 year strategy. Better - Be trustworthy and tolerant Prepared has five key priorities that will be our - Have integrity focus for the next 10 years:

Youth at the centre – ensuring youth are safe Be Positive from harm as they experience great adventures, - Accept challenges with courage and that young people are actively engaged in - Be a friend to all shaping the future of Scouting. The consultation showed we are committed to Quality and relevant programme – delivering a remaining relevant to New Zealand’s youth, and well balanced youth development programme them to the Movement. which is an exemplar of best practice policy, process and delivery. The Scout Law defines the values we live by; it is the essence of what it means to be a Scout and Inclusive growth – championing diversity and provides the framework for all Scouting activity at actively removing barriers to participation for all every age and every stage. young New Zealanders.

Prepared volunteers – supporting our volunteers to ensure they are prepared, motivated and have the skills to deliver our youth programme. The Scout Association of New Zealand 4

The One Team approach lays the We also acknowledge our partners and grant foundation for future success funders – the support shown to SCOUTS New Zealand during the year has been exceptional. SCOUTS New Zealand is a an association of Together, we can make a very real and lasting over 400 Groups, with sections over five age difference in preparing our young people for a groups running programmes for Land, Sea and life of challenge, fun and adventure. Air Scouts. Moving forward as ‘One Team’ is vital for future success. We want to acknowledge The future is promising the efforts taken by adult and youth leaders, staff, volunteers, life members and associates, working With a reported net surplus of $881k (after together to meet a range of organisational goals. property sales of $714k) the 2015 financial result adds to successive years of sound fiscal One such achievement from 2015 was the management. This will mean SCOUTS New implementation of an online registration system Zealand is well placed to invest in future for all Scouts called Online Scout Manager priorities. The investment made, and to be (OSM). Developed by Scouts, for Scouts, OSM made, in systems and work plans for the youth holds a complete record of all members, awards programme development, inclusive growth and structures and other relevant data. OSM provides volunteer professional development, is pivotal an excellent management tool for Group and to growing a sustainable organisation that is Zone Leaders, the National Executive and a vibrant and relevant Scouting Movement in Management. OSM will be key in providing Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition, we look information to support our youth programme and forward to extending our One Team approach to volunteer development projects, and pivotal to more partners and supporters who want to work meeting our organisational goals. with us to achieve our vision for 2025.

Thank you to our volunteers and Working as One Team, and with the five priorities of Better Prepared becoming supporters – together we make such a operational, SCOUTS New Zealand is well difference positioned to make great progress towards our goals in 2016 and beyond. No Executive Report would be complete without acknowledging the many stakeholders, Once again we wish to thank everyone individuals, partner organisations and funding associated with SCOUTS New Zealand for bodies that have provided support throughout making 2015 a truly remarkable year. the year. We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the lifeblood of SCOUTS New Yours in Scouting, Zealand – our volunteers.

Whether Associates, Group or Zone Leaders, Advisors, Specialist School Leaders, National Councillors, National Executive Committee members or Life Members, the Association is deeply proud to work alongside you. To the Murray Pascoe individuals and teams who dedicate their time, National Chair (acting)* their passion and their experience to the delivery of the Scouting youth development programme, thank you.

Niamh Lawless Chief Executive

*Murray Pascoe was acting National Chair as at 30 September 2015. 5 Annual Report 2015

WHO WE ARE

SCOUTS New Zealand is the country’s largest develop skills including teamwork, leadership, mixed youth organisation, offering 6 to 26- self motivation and resilience, cultural awareness year olds fun and challenging activities, unique and commitment. They help each other and experiences, the chance to help others and others, and change the world – one positive have a positive impact in their communities and action at a time. beyond.

Supported by the Wellington based National Scout Centre and five Regional Development Offices (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin), SCOUTS New Zealand operates in over 400 communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Scouting Movement delivers a youth development programme tailored to each age and stage: Keas (school years 1-3), Cubs (years 4-6), Scouts (years 7-10), Venturers (years 11-13) and Rovers (age 18-26). Our young people

The Scouting Movement: In 1907, BP held the first Scout camp at The history of the organisation Brownsea Island, Dorset, UK. BP developed the Movement as a programme of informal education The Scouting Movement was founded by Robert with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, or BP as we like camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, call him. BP was born in London, England on backpacking and sports. 22 February, 1857. The Movement grew to encompass three age After joining the army, in 1897 BP was given groups for boys: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and command of his own regiment where he Rover Scouts, and in 1910, BP’s sister Agnes introduced new training methods to make formed Girl Guides with three age groups: life more interesting for the men. A badge, in Brownie Guides, Girl Guides, and Ranger the form of an arrowhead, ‘the north point of Guides. the compass’, was presented upon training completion. We use a version of it today as a The first New Zealand Scout Troop was officially symbol of our Scouting Movement. registered at Kaiapoi on 3 July 1908, following the arrival of BP’s book ‘Scouting for Boys’ in

Baden–Powell’s First World Jamboree, experimental camp Olympia, London. at Brownsea Island, Baden–Powell England August acclaimed “Chief 1857 1st–9th 1908 Scout of the World” 1941

Robert Stevenson “Scouting For Boys” Lord Baden–Powell Smyth Baden– 1907 written. The Boy Scout 1920 died on 8 January. He Powell was born Office opened. was buried in Nyeri, on 22 February in First Scout camp in Kenya. Paddington, London, New Zealand was Air Scouts started England held at Woodend

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A Spirit of Adventure Plus

Every year, SCOUTS New Zealand helps young New Zealanders enjoy new adventures; experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Weekly programmes along with specialised trips and activities complement formal education and provide opportunities for growth based around four cornerstones: the outdoors, personal development, the community and new experiences.

Scouts are challenged through a system of badges and awards. Each section (Keas, Cubs, and Scouts) has a range of badges that can be earned covering a diverse range of skills. Venturers develop their own programme and a progressive award scheme culminates with the achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Scout Award – the highest honour in youth Scouting.

New Zealand. In 1911, the first all-Maori Scout Troop was formed at Ohinemutu. In 1915 Lieutenant-Colonel Cossgrove One Team retired from school teaching to become a full-time paid organiser for New Zealand Scouts. Girls have been admitted Everyone in SCOUTS New Zealand is positively to the Association since 1976 when they were first allowed connected to our purpose and to working to join the Venture Scouts section for 16 to 20 year-olds. collaboratively to deliver it, with respect for all roles played. In 2011, Scouting and Guiding together had over 41 million members in 216 countries and territories. Indonesia has the Our youth development method is: our Promise top membership, with 7.2% of their population participating and Law, working in small teams, learning by in the Movement. Only four countries in the world do not doing, personal progression, adult support and have Scouts. adventure.

Today BP’s life is celebrated every year by Scouts around the world on Founder’s Day, 22 February. In New Zealand, Scouts commemorate Founder’s Day with mudslides around the country; we think BP would approve.

Venturer section started World centenary of Launch of 10 year in New Zealand 1979 Scouting 2008 strategy, Better Prepared

Kea Section started in New Zealand 1963 New Zealand. 2007 centenary of Scouting 2015 Girls admitted to Venturers in New Zealand; the first country in the world to do so 7 Annual Report 2015

WHAT WE DO

Scouting welcomes both boys and girls, and is all about fun, challenges and adventure. Programmes consist of a calendar of age appropriate activities, projects and events.

Keas, starting at age 6, engage in both active and quiet games, creative crafts, play-acting and singing. They participate in a fun award scheme which allows them to progress through levels of personal interest badges.

Cubs is for school years 3 to 6, and bushwalking, camping, outdoor cooking are just some of the activities available. They learn bushcraft, safety and emergency procedures and have their own award scheme of badges to obtain.

Scouts is for school years 7 to 10, and action-packed activities form the core part of being a Scout. Young people are encouraged to start making their own decisions, to help others and explore the world around them. Older Scouts also have the opportunity to attend some of the National Schools, and for many, attending a Jamboree is the ultimate experience.

Venturers develop their own programme, from vocational activities and developing self confidence, through to leadership courses and community awareness. They have the opportunity to attend the full range of National Schools. A progressive award scheme culminates with the achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Scout award which is presented by the Governor General of New Zealand.

Rovers, as individuals or as part of a crew, are the service arm of the Movement. They also enjoy a diverse range of group activities from abseiling, rafting and skiing to theatre sports and musical productions.

Many parents choose to join the team of Leaders in order to experience the adventure for themselves. Our volunteer leaders learn and challenge themselves through our training programme, and this learning environment allows volunteers to transfer those skills obtained through Scouting into their workplaces.

Photo: Keith Charlton

Photo: Jo Le Gros The Scout Association of New Zealand 8

SCOUTS New Zealand National Schools

Our seven National Schools form a core part of the Scouting experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and offer unique training in specialised areas. The National Schools operate throughout the year during school holidays. Scouts (school years 7-10) and Venturers (school years 11- 13) learn skills specific to their interests, have unforgettable experiences, and leave with lifelong friends.

Aviation School, Canoe School, Caving School, Mountaineering School, Photography School, Snow School, and Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School offer a diverse range of skills and experiences.

From canoeing the magical and mythical Whanganui river to abseiling underground in the Waitomo caves; from climbing Mount Ruapehu to capturing amazing images and learning a professional craft at Photography School; from learning with real pilots to flying a plane solo, the SCOUTS New Zealand National Schools offer something for everyone.

Scouting events

SCOUTS New Zealand promotes many activities and events throughout the year to complement our weekly programmes run locally. ‘Gang Show’ (performing arts), JOTA and JOTI (Jamboree on the Air and Internet), Jamboree, Venture, Moot, Regatta, SCOUTS Scarf Day and International Jamborees provide adventurous activities across all Scouting ages. Mudslide Day to commemorate the birthday of the Founder of the Scouting Movement needs no further explanation.

Each year SCOUTS New Zealand holds a major national event. The major event of 2015 was National Regatta. 9 Annual Report 2015

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Every year SCOUTS New Zealand brings more adventures, and 2015 was no different. Launching Better Prepared was the highlight for this year. Better Prepared has set a vision for success for the next ten years which will make Scouting even better than it is today. It’s been a great journey to be a part of and I can’t wait to see it come to life.

Inviting youth champions to the launch really displayed the value of inter-generational dialogue and involving youth members in decision making at all levels. This is going to take us from strength to strength in the future.

Re-expressing the Scout Law was another big milestone for this year, and has united the Movement with a powerful set of values. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the final product – you should be proud of your vision and courage.

‘By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others.’ Satsuki Shibuya

This quote sums up 2015 for me. I have met thousands of volunteers and youth members who just love what they do – which inspires all those around them, me included.

As volunteers we don’t think of it as ‘giving up our weekend’ or ‘volunteering over our summer break’. We think of it as another adventure that we get to experience, taking young people along for the ride, hanging out with our friends and having the time of our lives. We are the lucky ones – we do what we love.

Finishing up as the National Commissioner is a very hard thing to do. It truly has been something I’ve loved, and I’m so grateful for the overwhelming support I’ve received. It’s been a life-changing experience and I’d like to thank you for inspiring me with your passion, spirit, and love for our Movement.

It will stay with me forever, kia kaha.

Kelly Bleakley National Commissioner 2012-2015*

Kelly Bleakley’s term as National Commissioner ended May 2015. The Scout Association of New Zealand 10

OUR VOLUNTEERS Life Members AND LIFE MEMBERS We are deeply indebted to our Life Members for their efforts, both past and present, in supporting the Scouting Movement in New Zealand.

Lesley Anderson Steve Anderson 5393 Kerry Averill Peter Bayne Lorraine Becroft Hec Browett, ED, JP The number of Scouting Volunteers Brian Burnett Red Capewell Don Clark Vilma Cocker, MNZM Mervyn Cranefield Ken Crombie 1,078,600 Jim Ditchburn George Fairbairn, MNZM, JP Gary Froggatt Geoff Fuller Jane Hansen Hilary Haylock, MBE The estimated hours our Volunteers have given Peter Henwood, QSM, JP in 2015 Joe Hollander, JP Roger Horton Service Awards in 2015 Ian Hutton, JP Ray Johnston, QSM David Jupp, QSM Roger Kerswill Bob Macaulay Keith Malcolm, MBE Ross McKenzie, QSM Des Olney, MNZM Wayne Philip Dene Richards Owen Rodgers Bruce Scott, OBE, RVM Clive Sims Francis Small, CNZM Pat Snoxell 9 Silver Tuis 7 Silver Tikis Joseph Soo Choon awarded awarded Diane Stokoe Graeme Swale Kevin Swanson Noela Thompson David Thorpe Warren Turnwald, JP Noel Walker Jaki Williams

SCOUTS New Zealand would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Life Members who have gone home this year:

Sinclair Jones, Alan McDonald, Shirley Ransfield and John Shepherd. 22 Bronze Tikis 62 Medals of Merit awarded awarded 11 Annual Report 2015

SCOUTING AT A GLANCE Number of Youth Members by Upper North Region and Section 518 1112

50 3544

210 1634

Central North

440 861

26 2842

189 1277

Lower North

677 1291

45 4035

326 1666

Upper South

431 880

51 3026

203 1427

Lower South

309 616

19 1875

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Percentage of Male and Female Youth Members

23% 77%

Number of Adult Volunteers

5393

Number of Groups

Land Scouts Sea Scouts Air Scouts

410

343 54 13

Number of applications to The Scouting Capacity 43 Fund received and approved

Number of National Schools Aviation School, Canoe School, Caving School, Mountaineering 7 School, Photography School, Snow School and Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School. 13 Annual Report 2015

MOVING TOWARDS 2025: BETTER PREPARED

In May 2015, SCOUTS New Zealand launched Better Prepared; our 10 year strategy. Working to a vision which includes a Movement of 25,000 plus youth members who are prepared in every way to succeed and make a positive difference, Better Prepared provides both a framework for our future work programmes, and the goals we want to achieve.

Putting the game plan of Better Prepared into action, SCOUTS New Zealand will ensure:

• youth are at the centre of everything we do • our activities and programmes offer a consistently high quality and relevant experience • we reach out to all young New Zealanders • our volunteers feel well prepared, and • we have strong foundations.

In the five months since the launch, the groundwork has been laid for developing the five priorities of Better Prepared and progress towards the goals has already begun. The Scout Association of New Zealand 14

Youth at the Centre

Youth are the reason we exist.

The Scouting tradition has been that young people decided what they wanted to do – we want to consistently live by that principle. Being responsive to the needs and realities of youth members, and ensuring all are safe in their Scouting experiences are drivers for Youth at the Centre, the first of our Better Prepared priorities.

Strategy in action

To ensure youth are empowered to lead and shape scouting, in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has:

- Ensured youth were at the centre of the consultation process on the refreshed Scout Law that was endorsed by the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement and actively engaged in decision making.

- Promoted and supported the voice of the National Youth Council at governance level.

- Made good progress on a comprehensive and rigorous review of the SCOUTS New Zealand Safety Management Systems, and Child Protection Policy, ensuring they are in line with the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2015. 15 Annual Report 2015

Quality and Relevant Programme

Developing the potential of our youth members comes from quality programmes that support: • learning • achievement, and most importantly • enjoyment.

2015 saw a commitment to enhance SCOUTS New Zealand’s tradition of service to the community, and this will continue to be a key theme in the year ahead.

Strategy in action

To ensure our programmes are driven by considering our purpose and what is best for today’s youth in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has:

- Secured and resourced staff with the appointment of a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor and Head of Learning and Delivery to lead a comprehensive work programme for future youth programme development, delivery and evaluation.

- Begun scoping of the work towards both Youth and Adult Development Policies.

- Made good progress on a review of our national programmes, moving to a new format that gives leaders more options in what they deliver, and puts youth at the centre.

- Begun establishing relationships with key stakeholders and community partners where appropriate events have a natural link with programmes – for example Road Safety Week and Youth Week.

Inclusive Growth

‘...I believe every child has a right to adventure...’ Bear Grylls World Chief Scout

SCOUTS New Zealand wants to make quality scouting opportunities available to all youth and, if we do this, SCOUTS New Zealand will grow and by its very nature, become more inclusive. While over time that will always be true, SCOUTS New Zealand is choosing to be proactive in championing membership diversity.

Strategy in action

To ensure our membership reflects the communities in which we live, in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has:

- Developed a work plan for inclusion that champions diversity and is collaborative in its implementation.

- Partnered with a number of funding partners to begin resourcing ‘No one left behind’, our flagship inclusion initiative which brings the opportunities of Scouting to disadvantaged children and communities.

- Begun identifying bicultural partners to ensure our programme and practice respectfully acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Scout Association of New Zealand 16

Prepared Volunteers

To be effective, all our adult volunteers must: • be clear on what is expected of them • be well supported • have ready access to well targeted and easy-to-use resources • be able to enjoy their volunteering, and • be recognised for the contribution they make.

Strategy in action

To ensure our volunteers are proactively supported, in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has:

- Recognised the contribution of our adult volunteers by awarding 38 special service awards: Silver Tui (9), Silver Tiki (7) and Bronze Tiki (22), alongside 62 Medals of Merit.

- Begun to operationalise the recommendations of the SCOUTS New Zealand Adult Recruitment and Retention Taskforce, starting with an information resource for parents and volunteers.

- Established relationships with partners who can assist in developing and delivering training in key priority areas such as child protection.

Organisational Strength

Robust business and financial practice will be required to meet the first four Better Prepared Priorities, and SCOUTS New Zealand is continuing to build on the organisational foundations already laid.

Culture is also an important factor and binds together all the attributes that constitute a thriving and sustainable organisation. So fittingly, our ‘one team approach’ together with effective governance, fit for purpose technology, sound stewardship of the SCOUTS New Zealand brand and the voice of our young people, meaningful partnerships and sustainable funding all form a part of that foundation.

Strategy in action

To ensure we continue to grow and prosper in a considered and structured way, in 2015 SCOUTS New Zealand has:

- Recorded an operating surplus of $166.9k ($881.1k after property sales), which will assist in building reserves for future growth and organisational investment.

- Planned for and begun partnerships with organisations that share our vision for youth.

- Completed the rollout of the online registration system Online Scout Manager, with plans for future enhancements.

- Begun the process to provide consolidated financial statements for the entire New Zealand Scouting Movement.

- Continued to have the confidence of our major funders. 17 Annual Report 2015

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS

Corporate Partners, Grant Makers, Trusts and individuals have all given generously to support SCOUTS New Zealand this year.

Scout Youth Foundation The Foundation was established in 1991 to help ensure Scouting is accessible to all young New Zealanders, and to ensure project longevity. Members of the Foundation donate annually, give a lump sum or pledge a bequest, and their financial support helps build a long term endowment fund.

This year’s donation from the Scout Youth Foundation brings the total gifted to SCOUTS New Zealand since 1992 to $409,497. The ongoing support provided by this annual gift is invaluable in building Scouting now and in the future, and for which SCOUTS New Zealand is extremely grateful.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) The partnership arrangement with UL has given Scouting in Aotearoa New Zealand access to the world class Safety Smart® programme. UL are a great community partner to work with and the goals of the programme closely align to the Scouting programme.

‘While our program has an initial focus on Fire Safety, it is our hope that the relationship will continue to develop, spreading other safety messages to Keas, Cubs and Scouts throughout New Zealand in future years.’ (Ken Wilson, General Manager UL Australasia). Niamh Lawless, Chief Executive Scouts New Zealand with Ken Wilson, General Manager UL Australasia.

Youthtown Inc SCOUTS New Zealand is grateful to Youthtown Inc who have provided grants to support the Association’s Regional Development teams, our National Regatta and Snow School this year.

They truly understand the work of SCOUTS New Zealand and we share their vision of ‘helping young people raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised.’ The Scout Association of New Zealand 18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to our supporters

Including our National Schools and events, SCOUTS New Zealand is deeply indebted to the following Trusts, organisations and estates for their support this year. Large and small, their contribution has had a considerable impact on our capacity to deliver the Scouting Youth Development Programme to our young members. Together we achieved so much more.

Air Nelson, Air New Zealand, Air Rescue and Community Services, Airways Corporation, Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity Foundation, BlueSky Community Trust, BNZ Aviation Service, Chenery Memorial Trust, Christchurch City Council Strengthening Communities Fund, Civil Aviation Authority, Community Waikato - Tindall Annual Fund, Dunedin City Council Community Grants Scheme, Eastern and Central Community Trust, Estate Douglas Henry Inch, Estate HK Wilkinson, Estate Ian Ewen, Estate J B Drayton, First Sovereign Trust Limited, Fonterra Grass Roots Fund, Four Winds Foundation Limited, Hutt Mana Charitable Trust, Infinity Foundation Limited, John Milne Flying Scholarship, June Gray Charitable Trust, Lawrence & Stephanie Russell Charitable Trust, Lois Dalley Charitable Trust, Macpac, Mana Community Grants Foundation, Messengers of Peace, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand Aeronautical Trusts Limited, New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation, Noel Leeming Group, North and South Trust Limited, Optimum Results, Pelorus Trust, RAeS Wellington, Rata Foundation, Rotary Club of Dunedin, Rotary Club of Newmarket, Rotary Club of Pakuranga, Rotary Club of Penrose, Rotary Club of Somerville, Rotary Club of Wanganui South, SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust, Tatum Scout Memorial Trust, The Community Trust of Southland, The Lion Foundation, Thomas George Macarthy Trust, Trillian Trust, Tripe Matthews Feist Trust, Valley Print, Waikato Walsh Opportunity Fund, Walsh Support Fund, WEL Energy Trust, Wellington City Council Tawa Community Grants, Wellington Community Trust, West Coast Community Trust, Winton & Margaret Bear Charitable Trust.

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REPORTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements to the members of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office

The accompanying summary financial statements which comprise the summarised statement of financial position as at 30 September 2015, the summarised statement of financial performance, and the summarised statement of movements in equity for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2015. We expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated 18 December 2015.

The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required for full financial statements under generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. Those financial statements, and the summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on those financial statements.

Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited Opinion financial statements of the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office. In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements National Executive Committee’s of the Scout Association of New Zealand Responsibility for the Summary Financial Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 Statements September 2015 are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in The National Executive Committee are accordance with FRS-43 Summary Financial responsible for the preparation of a summary of Reports. the audited financial statements in accordance with FRS-43 Summary Financial Reports.

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion BDO Wellington on the summary financial statements based 24 February 2016 on our procedures, which were conducted Wellington, New Zealand in accordance with International Standard on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISA (NZ)) 810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interests in, the Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office. The Scout Association of New Zealand 20

The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Performance For the year ended 30 September 2015

2015 2014 Income $ $ Registration Fees 1,239,013 1,201,595 Fundraising Campaigns (net) 5,246 - Grants, Sponsorship, Donations 789,394 309,454 Event Income 974,706 2,773,133 Scouts Direct 652,142 702,625 Other Income 161,931 123,155 Total Income 3,822,432 5,109,962

Less Expenses National Council, NEC, Taskforces 160,620 116,099 National Leader expenses 10,684 19,845 National Programmes 8,500 1,904 Fees to World Body & Asia Pacific 22,651 21,363 Publicity and Communications 148,916 122,000 Event Expenditure 903,468 2,293,657 Scouts Direct Expenditure 582,943 606,143 Staff expenses 1,374,239 1,223,477 Administration & Other Operating Expenses 443,535 388,607 Total Operating Expenses 3,655,556 4,793,095

Operating Surplus 166,876 316,867

Non Operating Items Proceeds from share of property sales 714,263 130,986 Insurance recovered - 131,443

Net Surplus 881,139 579,296

NOTES: The net surplus of $881k for the year under review comprises of a net operating surplus of $96k, event net surplus of $71k and income from property sales of $714k ($649k for red zoned property in Christchurch). Operating and event surpluses, and property sales income have ensured the Association is operating in accordance with reserves policy of holding a minimum of four months operating costs as general funds. Any additional reserves are retained as unrestricted funds to allow for continuing strategic investment in the priorities identified under the strategic plan, Better Prepared.

The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Movements in Equity For the year ended 30 September 2015

2015 2014 $ $ Net surplus for the year 881,139 579,296

Total recognised revenues & expenses 881,139 579,296

Opening Equity 1,240,022 660,726

Closing Equity 2,121,161 1,240,022 21 Annual Report 2015

The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office Summary Statement of Financial Position For the year ended 30 September 2015 2015 2014 Current Assets $ $ Cash at Bank & Investments 2,954,351 1,663,729 Debtors and Prepayments 450,186 412,706 Stock (Scouts Direct) 312,535 364,412 Events Work in Progress 82,575 - Total Current Assets 3,799,647 2,440,846

Current Liabilities Creditors, Accruals and Income in advance 1,005,462 534,284 Funds Held on Behalf 663,562 664,381 Grants not spent 122,381 133,386 Total Current Liabilities 1,791,405 1,332,051

Working Capital 2,008,243 1,108,795

Non-current Assets Plant, Property & Equipment 157,568 177,771

Term Liabilities 44,650 46,544

Net Assets 2,121,161 1,240,022 Represented by: General Funds 2,121,161 1,240,022

Equity 2,121,161 1,240,022

Note to the Summary Statements reports. A copy of the full financial reports can be obtained by contacting National Scouts Centre The summary financial statements for The Scout on 04 815 9260 Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office for the year ended 30 September 2015 The auditor BDO Wellington has reviewed the have been extracted from the full financial summary financial statements for consistency statements. The full financial statements were with the audited full financial statements. An approved by the National Executive Committee unmodified audit opinion has been issued. on 18 December 2015. The full financial These summary financial statements have been statements were prepared in accordance with approved for issue by the National Executive New Zealand generally accepted accounting Committee. practice (“NZ GAAP”). NZ GAAP in the case of The Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. 24 February 2016 National Office means Statement of Standard Account Practice and Financial Reporting Standards. The summary financial statements are in compliance with FRS 43 – Summary Financial Statements and are presented in New Zealand Murray Pascoe dollars and rounded to the nearest dollar. The National Executive Committee Member Scout Association of New Zealand Inc. National Office qualifies for the Framework for Differential Reporting.

The summary financial statements cannot Niamh Lawless be expected to provide as complete an Chief Executive understanding as provided by the full financial The Scout Association of New Zealand 22