Victorian Scout Foundation
Support tomorrow’s leaders today
The Victorian Scout Foundation supports the work and long term goals of Scouts Victoria.
By raising funds from donations and carefully managed investments, the Foundation supports Scouting now and into the future.
Scouts Victoria relies on the work of the Foundation to support its aims and help bring our long-term goals to fruition.
Since its establishment in 1985, the Victorian Scout Foundation has contributed over $10 million to support Victorian Scouting. Key impacts of this investment include annual support for the Scout Monster Raffle (helping Groups keep all ticket sales), substantial investment into the building and maintenance of Scout Halls, subsidising Leader training and supporting the establishment of new Scout Groups.
Donations big and small have helped power this long-term impact. As the Victorian Scout Foundation is a capital fund, donations are preserved in perpetuity, with only distributing earnings to support the work of Scouts Victoria. This means every dollar donated has an ongoing impact for the future of Scouting.
The most recent Annual Impact Report is available here.
The Foundation Membership Levels
The Foundation offers various giving levels for membership as follows:
- Friend of Scouting: $100 plus
- Associate: $600 plus
- General Member: $2,000 plus
- Senior Member: $5,000 plus
- Fellow: $10,000 plus
- Senior Fellow: $25,000 plus
- Governor: $25,000 plus
- Patron: $100,000 plus
Payment pledges
Payment towards a level of membership can be made as a lump sum or a series of regular payments on a timeframe that works for you.
For example, a prospective member could become a Fellow by donating five instalments of $2,000 to reach the total of $10,000. After the first $2,000 contribution they would be a General Member, and after donating $5,000 be recognised as a Senior Member.
Join the Victorian Scout Foundation
Bequests
You can build a better world by leaving a gift in your Will to the Victorian Scout Foundation.
Your generosity will help thousands of young people reach their full potential.
By letting us know you intend to leave a gift in your Will, we can thank you and welcome you into the Victorian Scout Foundation. Your legacy will benefit young people and the wider community, beyond your lifetime.
As a Scout Foundation member, you will enjoy
- Personal contact and gratitude
- Acknowledgement of your support
- Inspiring stories and initiatives that you are helping
- Invitations to special functions
- Choice in how much or little you would like to be involved
If you have any queries or would like a free information pack, please:
- Email - bequest@scoutsvictoria.com.au
- Mail - 152 Forster Rd, Mt Waverley, Vic 3149
Governance
The Foundation is governed by a board of trustees, composed of the President, Vice President, and directors. The board meets regularly throughout the year and holds its AGM in October.
The board is responsible for the appropriate and accountable management of funds held by the Victorian Scout Foundation, the engagement of existing Foundation members, and growth of the Foundation through recruiting new donors. The board also assumes responsibility for the distribution of monies from the funds raised and managed by the Foundation.
Honour Roll
View a full list of the members for the Victorian Scout Foundation.
Contact
Victorian Scout Foundation Limited
152 Forster Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
foundation@scoutsvictoria.com.au