1st Mynydd Isa Scout Group (Registered Charity 1042224) is run primarily to further the purpose and aims of The Scouts.
The Purpose of Scouting:
The purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national, and international communities.
The Scout Method:
The Scout Method provides an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, guided by adult leadership.
Rules:
The Group’s governing rules are those of The Scouts. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scouts. This is a published document accessible from The Scouts UK website.
The Scout Group has legal recognition as a charitable trust, registered with the Charity Commission.
The group has control measures designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss; these include trustees appointed in line with the guidance set by the Charity Commission.
The group is run and maintained entirely by unpaid volunteers. Leaders and assistant leaders are required (as part of the leadership warrant) to undertake a number of hours of appropriate training per year and must have minimum ‘first response’ first aid qualification.
Management of the Scout Group:
The Scout Group is led by the Group Lead Volunteer and managed by a Trustee Board.
Constitution:
Members of the Group Trustee Board are also ‘Charity Trustees’ of the Scout Group, and as such are accountable for the satisfactory running of the Group, and ensuring compliance with the legislation applicable to charities.
Charity Trustee duties include registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission.
The appointment of Trustees is in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Management committee aims to meet regularly. The date and time of these meetings are public to interested parties, and there is a procedure for raising issues by non-management committee stakeholders. Details of meetings are shared via email to members and conducted in person, or virtually in online meetings.
Management committee comprises a minimum:
- Group Lead Volunteer (GLV)
- Group Chairperson
- Group Treasurer
- Section Team Leaders (Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels) Desirable additional members:
- Group Quartermaster (QM)
- H&S representatives
- Fund-raising Coordinator
- Parents Representative
- Building / Maintenance Manager
The Group Trustee Board exists to support the Group Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of the Group and is responsible for the following:
- The maintenance and security of Group property.
- The raising of funds and the administration of Group finance.
- The adequate insurance of persons, property and equipment.
- Group involvement in public occasions.
- Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support.
- Appointing any sub committees that may be required.
- Appointing external contractors as appropriate.
Objectives:
The Scout Method provides an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership. In practice the method is best seen when young people, in partnership with adults, are:
- Enjoying what they are doing;
- learning by doing;
- participating in varied and progressive activities;
- making choices for themselves;
- taking responsibility for their own actions;
- working in groups;
- taking increasing responsibility for others;
- taking part in activities outdoors;
- Making and living out their Scout Promise. To facilitate and continue to provide scouting to residents within the Mynydd Isa area in terms of appropriate property, equipment, and adult leadership.
A strategy for a brighter future
A strategy for a brighter future
Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best – giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.
This is a strategy shaped by 28,000 people in Scouts and beyond, including more than 3,000 young Scouts who made their voices heard.
Young people have told us they want our support to empower them to navigate an unpredictable future. We need to prepare young people for a world with less stable geopolitics and rapid changes fuelled by tech like AI. More than ever, young people need the courage to learn and adapt when they need to.
The sense of belonging Scouts gives has never been more important. We’re proud to welcome all young people regardless of gender, race, background or religion. We stand for unity, togetherness and believe our differences make us stronger.
Above all, we need to keep young people at the heart of everything we do. We need to listen and respond to their needs.
Empowering young people
Scouts supports nearly half a million people each week. It’s a place to be yourself and be part of something. Our new strategy is about helping even more people find a place to belong.
Since 2018, the start of the last strategy, we’ve supported well over a million young people. We’ve also learnt a great deal. Change needs time, patience and support, balanced with the need to keep delivering an excellent Programme week to week. We need to keep safety as our highest priority and leave space for the unexpected.
Vitally, we need to double down on the support we give to our volunteers who make Scouts possible.
How Scouts changes lives
Why
Young people join…
From all backgrounds seeking a place to belong, friendship and connection. They’re welcomed into:
- Squirrels
- Beavers
- Cubs
- Scouts
- Explorers
- Network
How
Experience…
Our Programme for 4-24 year olds
- Fun
- Friendship
- Adventure
- Teamwork
- Helping others
- A global community
- Volunteering
- Belonging
Supported by…
Brilliant volunteers
Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Cooperation
Our impact
Gain…
A place to belong
Skills for life
Become…
Happier, more connected, resilient, employable
Active citizens
Inspiring volunteers
Contribute to…
Closer Communities
A kinder, more cohesive society
Place to belong: Our Strategy to 2035
Our Vision
To empower more young people through adventure, teamwork and shared values, to take the lead on making a positive difference in the world.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief, Cooperation
Our Pillars
Programme
Delivering an adventurous and inclusive Programme.
Volunteering
Supporting our volunteers.
Our Outcomes
By 2035 we will have:
1. A growing and inclusive movement
Scouts is welcoming more young people and adults, especially from communities underrepresented in our movement. We offer a safe, inclusive space where everyone feels they belong. Growth is meaningful and sustained, reaching new communities, retaining members and reflecting the diversity of society.
2. More young people gaining skills for life and leading change
Every young person in Scouts is building the skills, character and confidence they need to thrive. Through adventurous experiences, global awareness and meaningful opportunities to lead, they develop a strong sense of identity and purpose. Young people are not just shaped by Scouts; they are shaping it.
3. Volunteers who feel confident, supported and valued
We attract and retain more volunteers by making the experience inclusive and rewarding. They feel equipped and confident to contribute in flexible, fulfilling ways. Volunteering in Scouts strengthens their own personal growth, builds community and supports long-term affinity with the movement.
4. Stronger and better connected communities
Scouts plays a visible and positive role in communities across the UK. Locally, Scouts builds bridges between people of different backgrounds, promotes civic engagement and creates spaces where everyone can belong and make a difference. Through local action, Scouts contributes to a more compassionate and cohesive society.
5. A safe, inclusive and sustainable movement
Scouts is built on strong, stable foundations. It is safe for every member, actively inclusive and resilient by design. With careful planning, good governance and sound resource management, we adapt to change and deliver consistently well.
The path ahead: Shaping the next nine years
To turn strategy into delivery, we have three three-year plans. These will take us on a journey through the nine-years of the strategy to achieve our Vision.
The first of our plans will give us three focus areas for our movement over the next three years: Programme, Volunteering and Support.
This strategy provides a direction of travel. But success will not come from words alone. It will come from what we choose to do, together, nationally and locally. Every small leap in the quality of our Programme. Every opportunity we give to young people. Every decision to support volunteers better. That collective effort will achieve our Vision.
Our focus 2026 – 2029
Programme: To safely deliver a fun, relevant and inclusive Programme for all.
Volunteering: To improve volunteering, making sure our people feel valued, supported and motivated.
Support:: To be a growing, sustainable and effective movement.
How young people shaped our strategy
The UK Youth Forum 2025 was led by our UK Youth Team to make sure young people’s voices shaped our strategy.
Through local self-led activities and four in-person events held during March and April 2025, young people shared ideas, aspirations, and concerns for the future, building on the ‘Skills for Life’ strategy and advancing our commitment to youth-shaped Scouting.
Learn more about how young people shaped our strategy
