SCOUTS CANADA'S
MISSION IMPACT
2019 - 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Letter from the NK3
Friends in Scouting,
What a year! We are immensely proud of your determination, resilience and commitment as we continue to Scout through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scouters — you are giving youth a sense of normalcy despite so many changes happening around them. You are enabling them to stay active, connect with friends and have fun!
While our youth across the country are bringing our vision to life by helping those in need in their communities.
Despite the challenges, every single one of you has demonstrated the meaning of community. You stayed connected, supported each other and celebrated Scouting.
Download Annual ReportAndrew Price
Executive Commissioner & CEO
Tim Welch
National Commissioner
Annabelle Loder
National Youth Commissioner
Friends in Scouting,
What a year! We are immensely proud of your determination, resilience and commitment as we continue to Scout through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scouters — you are giving youth a sense of normalcy despite so many changes happening around them. You are enabling them to stay active, connect with friends and have fun! You are innovative and creative, like the 36th Oshawa Group who led a first aid course online, and a meeting where the 1st Winona Scouts “visited” an apiary to learn about bees. By providing these meaningful experiences you continue to positively impact your community as you help youth develop into well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world.
We are seeing firsthand that youth are living Scouting values. Our youth across the country are bringing our vision to life by helping those in need in their communities. Quinn Callander of 1st Laityview quickly saw the need to help our frontline workers by crafting and providing them with thousands of ear guards. The 1st Crestview Group also contributed to the well-being of their community by collecting nearly 800 kg of food for their local food bank. Meanwhile, Insiyah Dharsee of the 13th Southwest Ismaili Group inspired her community with “hope rocks”. These few are merely representative of the many contributions across Canada from Scouting youth.
Despite the challenges, every single one of you has demonstrated the meaning of community. You stayed connected, supported each other and celebrated Scouting. Our two National Virtual Campfires brought thousands together to enjoy songs, skits and games. The 4th Spruce Grove Group even moved the camp site to the backyard so they didn’t miss their annual spring camp.
Scouts is needed now more than ever. We have heard loud and clear from parents that what matters most to them during this time is getting their children outdoors - away from the screen- in a safe and fun environment where they can interact with their friends. Guided by the inputs of parents & Scouters and adhering to government guidelines, our Step-By-Step Return to Scouting puts us in a strong position to deliver a meaningful program youth have come to rely on and enjoy. But we can’t do it with each and every one of our members- youth, volunteers and staff.
As we enter 2020-2021, we ask that you continue to support each other as a community, use your passion to deliver a quality program for youth, and give back to those in need. Together, we can accomplish our vision of Canadian youth making meaningful contributions to creating a better world.
Yours in Scouting,
Andrew Price
Executive Commissioner & CEO
Tim Welch
National Commissioner
Annabelle Loder
National Youth Commissioner
What we have heard from the Scouting community
Scouts is needed now more than ever. We have heard loud and clear
from parents that what matters most to them during this time is
getting their children outdoors — away from the screen — in a safe
and
fun environment where they can interact with their friends.
#0
Getting outdoors is the #1 motivator for
parents enrolling their child in Scouts.
0%
of parents agree Scouting
develops well-rounded youth.
0%
of parents are confident in their
child’s safety.
0%
parents trust that Scouts Canada
can deliver on their goals
for their children.
*June 2020 Member Survey: Scouting in a Post-Pandemic World
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
“The people I’ve met and adventures I’ve had in Scouting have undoubtedly shaped me into who I am today. Each leadership role I’ve had — from my Cub Pack to the National Service Team — has been an adventure with its own small team, challenges, plans, reviews, comfort zone stretches, and life lessons that have prepared me for success in the world, better than anything else I’ve been a part of.” — Jason Gingrich, Council Youth Commissioner, Tri-Shores
Saskatchewan Wilderness Rendezvous
Over 500 Scouts, Scouters and their families hiked over 12,500 km as part of the Wilderness Rendezvous (WR) Hiking Challenge. This total represents the distance from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia and almost back again!
PCC Rovers head outdoors to
appreciate & preserve nature.
23rd Nepean Scouts set out on
a winter camping adventure
“As Scouts we learn to be prepared for whatever might come our way. As a Troop we find better ways to improve our previous camps. This past weekend we slept in quinzhees, which are basically dug-out piles of snow! We spent a meeting planning, then we did it, then the meeting after, we spent time reviewing and decided what we could do better next time.”
— Cadence James, Scout, 23rd Nepean1st Haney Scouts set out on
Whonnock Lake to enjoy some
canoeing & kayaking.
Scouts delivered its promise to over 50,000 Canadian youth in
2019-2020. Kids had fun adventures discovering new things and
experiences they wouldn’t have elsewhere. Along the way, Scouting
youth
developed into capable, confident and well-rounded
individuals, better prepared for success in the world.
0%
of parents would recommend
Scouting to a friend.
0%
of parents report an improvement in
their child’s confidence.
0%
of parents noted an increase in
their child’s leadership skills.
0%
of parents report their child
developed a sense of community.
*Per Parent Satisfaction Survey 2019-2020
NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE
On May 23, 2020, thousands of Scouts and Scouters from Coast to Coast to Coast grabbed their camp blankets for Scouts Canada’s (first-ever!) virtual campfire, where they enjoyed skits, cheers and had a lot of fun.
RUBE GOLDBERG CONTEST
The pandemic did not stop BC-Yukon Council from hosting the Rube Goldberg Contest. Participating online, members put their creativity and STEM skills to the test, building over 31 unbelievable contraptions using dominos, matchbox cars, catapults and much more.
Check out the winner’s submission:
Congratulations to Hailey & Natalie Bodman from the 5th Juan de Fuca.
4TH SPRUCE GROVE BACKYARD CAMPOUT
Closed campgrounds, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, did not stop 4th Spruce Grove Scouts from embarking on a camping adventure. They simply brought the campground to their backyards! Gathering virtually, these youth made memories and enjoyed a night under the stars.
The Core of Scouting — The Group
We continued our journey of supporting Groups in delivering the Mission.
0
Groups have grown by
more than 10%.
>0
Groups have higher youth
membership than 2018-2019.
Every
Group
was assigned a Relationship Manager,
dedicated to helping Group
Commissioners succeed in their role.
THE 2ND TILSONBURG GROUP
“Knowing I have someone like Darlene, our relationship manager, behind me has helped me contribute positively to 2nd Tilsonburg Scouting and made me a better resource for the members within our Group. Although I am confident that I can handle this role, there is still so much information that I am sure I am not aware of. I want to do the very best I can for 2nd Tilsonburg. Knowing that I can reach out at any time for anything — it is very comforting, knowing she is there.”
0
NEW
BEAVERS
0
NEW
CUBS
0
NEW
VENTURERS
THE 1ST LEDUC
“This Group has found success through a shared leadership model that has its basis firmly rooted in strong relationships and is led by their GC, Scott Schram. Scott strives to ensure every member of the team is in a role that not only supports the development of the youth but also provides a sense of personal fulfilment to each Scouter. This approach was inspired by the Group Commissioner training he participated in March 2019 and by the direct support he received through his Relationship Manager. By working with his Relationship Manager, Scott implemented techniques learned at the GC Orientation course and helped his Group achieve amazing success. This team—from the youth, to the Scouters, to the parents—are committed to making the world a better place through the positive development of their youth. Every youth is given the opportunity to explore their strengths, challenge themselves, and push their boundaries through fun, safe adventures.”
0
NEW
BEAVERS
0
NEW
CUB
0
NEW
SCOUTS
THE 8TH AJAX GROUP
“For 8th Ajax Scouts, the new Group Support Model has really helped us improve the quality of our Group. Having a dedicated Group Support Scouter has allowed me to provide better support to our Scouters and improve our overall Group health. This has helped us maintain a high level of Group quality, which is displayed by our high membership-return rate. Group Commissioners are essential to having a strong Group and partnering them with a Group Support Scouter gives us the opportunity to take our Groups to the next level.”
0
NEW
BEAVERS
0
NEW
CUB
0
NEW
SCOUTS
Group Commissioner Orientation
2019-2020 saw us enter our second year of the Group Commissioner Orientation program. For new Group Commissioners the program provides the skills required to deliver a quality Scouting program, coach a team of engaged Scouters and effectively manage operations.
0
Group Commissioners have
now graduated from the
Orientation program.
0%
of Scouts Canada youth are
represented by a Group Commissioner
Orientation graduate.
>0%
of Group Commissioners
would recommend Group
Commissioner Orientation.
No One Left Behind
With our No One Left Behind program, Scouts Canada provides children and youth from low-income families with the opportunity to participate in Scouting.
This year alone (2019-2020) over 4,300 kids accessed No One Left Behind so they could join Scouts Canada — amounting to over $800K in subsidies.
Without No One Left Behind, Paula shared that “[Scouting] would not be possible”. She goes on to say that she is a “firm believer that all kids and young people with an interest in Scouting should have the opportunity to be a part of its life-changing experiences, even if their parents can’t afford it.”— Paula Daley, No One Left Behind Recipient
Scout Seeds
This spring, Scouts Canada piloted a new spring fundraiser called Scout Seeds, which aimed to support Scouts in their home communities while also helping the planet!
The Scout Seeds pilot fundraiser ran from March 30 to April 30, 2020, in partnership with Make It Sow. This fundraiser was designed to complement our national Scout Popcorn campaign, which takes place each fall and funds Groups to support more great, safe Scouting adventures.
- 90 Groups Participated
- Almost $50,000 raised
- 270 trees will be planted in 2021 on behalf of participating Groups as part of “Make it Sow’s Plant a Tree” bonus
Scout Popcorn
Simply put — great adventures start with Scout Popcorn. Groups and individual youth across Canada benefitted from funds raised through Scout Popcorn, powering more adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Fundraising with Scout Popcorn is youth-led and helps youth be better prepared for success in the world! In addition to raising money, youth develop valuable business skills and learn about financial responsibility, marketing strategy development and time management, while also increasing their self-esteem and confidence in the process.
- 813 Groups participated
- Almost $5.7 M in gross sales
- $2.5 M directly to Groups
OUR MEMBERS
0
BEAVERS
0
CUBS
0
SCOUTS
0
VENTURERS
0
ROVERS
0
VOLUNTEERS
0
GROUPS
0
EMPLOYEES
0
TOTAL MEMBERS
*Scouts Canada’s longstanding partnership with the LDS Church ended in December of 2019, reflecting the Church’s decision to establish its own youth programming on a global basis. Youth members of the LDS Church enrolled in Scouting accounted for 3,625 Scouting members in 2018 and 3,000 Scouting members in 2019 respectively. Scouts Canada’s youth membership at year-end (August 31st), excluding LDS members, was 53,802 in 2019 and 53,259 in 2020. This drop is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with in-person programming suspended in March of 2020. At that point, youth membership was running approximately 800 members higher than the previous year, reflecting the impact of initiatives to drive membership growth. Due to the pandemic, no new youth members were registered between March and August 31, 2020. In recent years, approximately 1,500 new youth have joined Scouting during that period.
FINANCIALS
Financial Summary
Scouts Canada National Operation
Summary Statement of Financial Position
as at August 31, 2020
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2020 | 2019 | |
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ASSETS | ||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Current assets | $7,103,851 | $12,135,590 |
Investments | $16,213,699 | $15,869,147 |
Tangible capital and intangible assets | 571,311 | 647,304 |
Prepaid pension costs | 5,798,200 | 3,459,300 |
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$29,687,061 | $32,111,341 | |
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LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES | ||
Current liabilities | $4,027,032 | $3,541,833 |
Employee future benefits | $3,059,000 | $2,819,000 |
Fund balances | $22,114,985 | $18,107,062 |
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$29,687,061 | $32,111,341 | |
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See accompanying notes to summary financial statements. |
Scouts Canada National Operation
Statement of Operations
For the year ended August 31, 2020
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Operating Fund | Restricted & Endowment Funds |
2020 | 2019 | |
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REVENUE | ||||
Membership Fees | $ 10,471,630 | $ - | $ 10,471,630 | $ 10,977,190 |
Retail | 2,744,817 | - | 2,744,817 | 4,033,500 |
Fundraising | 4,529,442 | 1,203 | 4,530,645 | 5,519,801 |
World Scout Foundation donations | - | 447,769 | 447,769 | 60,786 |
Investment and other | 4,786,549 | 254,477 | 5,041,026 | 2,393,822 |
World Scout Jamboree | - | - | - | 2,441,578 |
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22,532,438 | 703,449 | 23,235,887 | 25,426,677 | |
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EXPENSES | ||||
Salaries and benefits | 11,306,424 | - | 11,306,424 | 11,460,783 |
Recovery of salaries and benefits | (827,560) | - | (827,560) | (1,738,870) |
Retail | 1,847,458 | - | 1,847,458 | 2,826,123 |
Program services | 244,068 | - | 244,068 | 159,258 |
Grants | 124,861 | - | 124,861 | 119,921 |
Technology services | 552,431 | - | 552,431 | 455,785 |
Financial services | 614,552 | 38,709 | 653,261 | 961,547 |
Marketing and Communications | 606,623 | - | 606,623 | 657,494 |
Fundraising | 2,904,940 | - | 2,904,940 | 2,752,753 |
Administration | 397,131 | 30,000 | 427,131 | 782,851 |
Compliance and governance | 694,943 | 753,000 | 1,447,943 | 2,232,139 |
Human resources and volunteer services | 408,064 | 492,130 | 900,194 | 699,293 |
Field operations | 457,451 | - | 457,451 | 684,123 |
Field services | 223,971 | - | 223,971 | 628,256 |
World Scout Jamboree | (5,964) | - | (5,964) | 2,441,578 |
Other | - | 147,931 | 147,931 | 210,374 |
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19,549,393 | 1,461,770 | 21,011,163 | 25,333,408 | |
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Net revenue (expenses) before the undernoted | 2,983,045 | (758,321) | 2,224,724 | 93,269 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (193,445) | 90,044 | (103,401) | (477,450) |
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NET REVENUE (EXPENSES) | 2,789,600 | (668,277) | 2,121,323 | (384,181) |
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR | 7,644,584 | 10,462,478 | 18,107,062 | 21,528,343 |
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10,434,184 | 9,794,201 | 20,228,385 | 21,144,162 | |
Interfund transfers | (350,004) | 350,004 | - | - |
Remeasurements and other items related to employee future benefits | 1,886,600 | - | 1,886,600 | (3,037,100) |
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FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR | $11,970,780 | $10,144,205 | $22,114,985 | $18,107,062 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Board of Governors of Scouts Canada National Operation
The accompanying summary financial statements of Scouts Canada National Operation, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at August 31, 2020, and the summary statement of operations and changes in fund balances for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, of Scouts Canada National Operation as at August 31, 2020, and for the year then ended.
We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated November 4, 2020.
The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations applied in the preparation of the audited financial statements of Scouts Canada National Operation. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of Scouts Canada National Operation.
Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements on the basis described in Note 2.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.
Opinion
In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of Scouts Canada National Operation as at August 31, 2020, and for the year then ended are a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in Note 2.
Stittsville, Ontario
November 04, 2020
Authorized to practise public accounting by
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
SCOUTS CANADA NATIONAL OPERATION
NOTES TO THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2020
1. ORGANIZATION
Scouts Canada National Operation (the "National Operation") is a national organization operating programs aimed at contributing to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities through the application of Scouts Principles and Practices.
The National Operation is a registered charity and is responsible for the national activities of Scouts Canada and provides services to the Councils of the National Operation.
2. SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The summary financial statements are derived from the complete audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, as at August 31, 2020 and for the year then ended.
The preparation of these summary financial statements requires Management to determine the information that needs to be reflected in the summary financial statements so that they are consistent, in all material respects, with or represent a fair summary of the audited financial statements.
These summarized financial statements have been prepared by Management using the following criteria:
(a) whether information in the summary financial statements is in agreement with the related information in the complete audited financial statements; and
(b) whether, in all material respects, the summary financial statements contain the information necessary to avoid distorting or obscuring matters disclosed in the related complete audited financial statements, including the notes thereto.
Management determined that the statement of cash flows do not provide additional useful information and as such has not included it as part of the summary financial statements.
The complete audited financial statements of Scouts Canada National Operation are available upon request by contacting the Management of Scouts Canada National Operation.