Have Your Say: BSO Area Strategy

December 31, 2022

Attention: Section leaders, assistant sections leaders and section assistants (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network).


We are looking to refresh our current Area development plan to ensure we continue to deliver safe, effective and enjoyable Scouting across British Scouting Overseas in line with the national #SkillsForLife strategy . The current Area development plan can be found here.


We need your input to help us to make Scouting even better for both you and the young people in your care. The below survey will help us shape our future direction, but to ensure maximum benefit, please be as honest and open as you can be. The link for the survey is here

Your input may be anonymous, but if you share your name, this will only be read by the Area Commissioner and/or his Deputies. Your name will not be shared any further without your consent. The data on this form will be processed in line with our privacy policy which can be found here.


Please complete the survey as accurately as possible. You have the option of opting in to have a chance of winning a £30 Amazon gift voucher.


Survey closes midnight (UK) Saturday 14th January 2023.

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