More and more 6 and 7 year olds join Beaver Scouts across East Manchester
The analysis of this years membership data reveals another success story and the popularity of Scouting in Manchester.
The proportion of six and seven year olds who have joined Beaver Scout Colonies is above the national average. This rate of growth is excellent and demonstrates how valued our Beaver Scout Leaders are in the community.
Why does growth matter?
“Firstly, young people join Scouting for the adventure, and they leave if they don’t get it. If Scouting is growing, it means that more young people are joining than leaving.
Secondly, growth enables us to do more – to provide better Scouting to more young people. Bigger numbers enables more ambitious camps; additional subscription revenue enables us to buy more equipment.
And lastly, being part of a growing organisation gives us all a buzz – the feel-good factor. Everyone wants to be part of something successful and we will recruit and retain more adult leaders.
