Our Charity
Our Purpose
To support and assist the Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units of the District in achieving the purpose of the Scout Association by employing the method of the Scout Association.
Our Values
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
- Integrity – We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
- Respect – We have self-respect and respect for others.
- Care – We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
- Belief – We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
- Co-operation – We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.
Our Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.
Our Vision
We are committed to the Aim and Method of the Scout Movement. Our long-term vision is to continue to develop our Scout Groups so they…
- operate a programme that is relevant enjoyable, attractive and locally achievable,
- are equally available and accessible to all young people within the 6 to 25 age range in our area
- are effectively and appropriately supported by adult volunteers,
- have a positive image and identity,
- are growing,
- communicate effectively within Scouting and to the community.
Looking to the future, we can work together as a team, with a common purpose and with a clear direction. This will need a concerted effort from all our Commissioners, Leaders, Helpers, Administrators, Supporters, Groups, Units and Districts.
If we all play our part in delivering the best results for the future of Scouting in our District we can achieve a Scouts District that:
- Encourages the development of Scouting in our District so that all young people in Dorking and the surrounding area have the opportunity to experience fun, friendship, everyday adventure, challenge and new experiences,
- Supports all our adult volunteers so they feel recognised and valued and take pride in their Scouting,
- Has an active and focused structure that will develop and maintain leader motivation through shared experiences; supported learning; strategic forward planning, clear governance and specific tailored support.
- That Scouts in Dorking provide a high quality, exciting programmes of activity at Group, District and District level delivered by reliable, experienced sectional teams who have abilities and skills appropriate for the role,
- Provides training all adults whether leading, supporting or managing our Scout Groups which is appropriate, effective and innovative, Has a relevant, inspirational and supportive management structure with effective systems for communication.
Our District support structure delivers practical services that are accessible to all whatever their role. These include:
- Support for the youth programme, including camping and adventurous activities,
- Growth and development of the Movement in our District,
- Coordination of our Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and our Local Scout Networks,
- Ensuring that all our adult volunteers are vetted before they are authorised to undertake a role in the Movement,
- The formal appointment of adults,
- Induction, training, motivation, review and development of adults in the District, including delivery of the Associations adult training programme in partnership with the County Training Team,
- The implementation of the policies and rules of the Association,
- Relationships with other organisations and bodies,
- Helping young people take part in decision making within our Groups, Districts
and the District,
- Support for our Scout Active Support Units,
- Recommendations for decorations and awards,
- Advice on financial and administrative matters, particularly relating to charity trusteeship,
- Provide an effect chain of communication between our Scout Groups, Districts, County, Region and National Headquarters.
