Scouting's Vision Towards 2018
For the past two years we have been working with all members to develop a new vision to ensure that Scouting continues to meet the needs of young people and adults. Together we have now agreed that vision.
Renewed and re-energised
More people are joining now than at any time in the last 50 years. But none of this happened by accident – this was part of our Vision Towards 2012. Together we have transformed Scouting over the last ten years. With new leadership, a revised programme, training and image, we are renewed and re-energised. We've still got work to do to finalise that. So now there's a new vision for Scouting beyond 2012 – this time to 2018.
Scouting's Vision Towards 2018
Scouting in 2018 will:
• Make a positive impact in our communities
• Prepare young people to be active citizens
• Embrace and contribute to social change
Scouting in 2018 will be:
• Shaped by young people in partnership with adults
• Enjoyed by more young people and more adult volunteers
• As diverse as the communities in which we live
Members of Scouting in 2018 will feel:
• Empowered
• Valued
• Proud
A wide consultation 
To help develop the vision, we asked experts what they thought the world would look like in 2018 and how changes in society could affect Scouting.
In regional workshops across the UK we looked at how different generations worked together and how Scouting could develop.
Through a wide variety of events our young people and adults spoke up about the issues that were important to them. You can see the collated feedback in the document Shaping the Future Together.
The UK-wide launch
Between October 2010 and March 2011, Scouting's Vision Towards 2018 was shared at District Commissioner and Group Scout Leader forums across the country. It is now up to all of us to help bring the vision to life to ensure Scouting continues to prosper and grow.
The challenge ahead
It is now up to all of us to help bring the vision to life in our local areas.
• What does our Vision Towards 2018 mean for you?
• What help do you need?
• What’s the first thing you’re going to do?
If you have any questions, or would like to share how you are bringing the vision to life where you are, please email 2018@scouts.org.uk.
‘We have achieved a great deal, but we still have challenges ahead. The last ten years have shown just how much we can achieve when we all work together. And I know that I am confident and excited about the future of Scouting.’
Wayne Bulpitt, UK Chief Commissioner.
Resources
Download the 2018 leaflet explaining the vision in detail.
Read Wayne Bulpitt’s article from April/May 2011 issue of Scouting magazine on what the vision means for all of us.
Download the Shaping the Future Together summary of the feedback that helped shape the vision.
Download the 2018 vision film (to download a video, right click on the link itself, not the video, select 'Save Target As' from the dropdown list then save it in the desired location, such as your desktop).
We will also shortly have available to download the responses to the vision from those who attended the nationwide DC/GSL forums that took place over the autumn of 2010 and spring of 2011.
Your thoughts on the future
‘We need to improve the use of our young leaders, making better use of their time and keeping them more involved.' Stephen, Assistant Scout Leader
‘Scouting is active, it’s adventurous and it’s growing. There are people all around us that want to be part of what we do and we get a buzz out of being involved. Our challenge for 2018 is to keep this going.’ Jonathan, District Commissioner
‘It’s important to push our brand and be seen out and about doing activities and doing what we do well.’ Gemma, Cub Scout Leader
‘We need to see Scouting reach out of its boundaries, reaching out to schools, working with all areas of the community. The more links we can create in Scouting, the more interest we can create in Scouting, the more positive and bigger the Movement will become.’ Kevin, Group Scout Leader
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