Scout Group Strategic Plan for
Executive Summary: Scouting in Ireland is a voluntary, uniformed, non-formal educational movement for young people. It is independent, non-political, open to all without distinction of origin, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or ability, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the Founder, Robert Baden-Powell as stated by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. A Scout Group is the local and primary vehicle for Scouting in Ireland. It is a registered Charitable Organisation and is registered as a Scout Group with Scouting Ireland. All Scout Groups are supported by Scouting Ireland through a Charter which is renewed annually. All Scout Groups registered with a Charter are members of Scouting Ireland Services (Hereinafter “Scouting Ireland”), a company limited by guarantee and itself a registered Charitable Organisation. They attend Scouting Ireland’s Annual General Meeting and elect its Board of Directors. This document is the constitution for the Scout Group. It provides for the aims and objectives of the Scout Group, how the Scout Group is organised and how it achieves its aims and objectives for the young people and adult supporters involved.
Aim/Mission of the Group: The aim of the Scout Group is to encourage the physical, intellectual, character, emotional, social, and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society. For more details on the description and values of the Scout Group, please see Group Constitution.
Strategic/SWOT Analysis: Strengths: History, Strong Committed Leader Team, Campsite and Scout Den, Financially Sound, Programme Standards Weaknesses: Community Profile, Maintenance of equipment, Scout-Life Balance Opportunities: Waiting List, Non-competitive nature, Youth empowerment Threats: Costs, National Media Stories, Competition with other Youth Organisations, Compliance