Ways to help
Contributions to the World Scout Foundation, unless otherwise specified, are permanently invested in capital (endowment) funds. Income from the funds are used by the World Organization of the Scout Movement to assist the growth of Scouting, particularly in developing countries.
In certain countries, contributions to the Foundation offer tax benefits. More information is available on request.
The Foundation has a number of progammes which are explained below. In addition, there are opportunities to give financial support to specific projects.
The Fellowship recognizes individuals for their financial contributions to the World Scout Foundation to help support Scouting around the world. Today there are more than 1,800 members of the Fellowship from 75 countries. Its members include prominent business, government and Scouting leaders who want to help bring better Scouting to more young people.
The Honours Programme recognizes those who have attained higher levels of financial support to the World Scout Foundation.
Baden- Powell Fellows are invited to become members of an exclusive group known as the Founder's Heritage, a most inspirational partnership with young people throughout the world.
There can be no task nobler than giving every child a better future.
The Queen Silvia Fund is an endowment which enables young handicapped people, all over the world, to benefit through Scouting. It was created as a lasting gift to commemorate the 50th birthday celebration of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden.
