Future Strategy

This afternoon we have looked at the future strategy for WAGGGS Europe.  Much of what can be achieved is determined by how much budget there is.  WAGGGS Europe is different to other Regions within WAGGGS in that MOs pay an extra financial contribution to have additional services and an office in Brussels. The economic climate in Europe has been a challenge for many MOs and the extra contribution puts a starain on many countries.  The Committee is recommending no inflationary increase for the next triennium, which means a reduced budget in real terms.

The Committee propose a strategy that covers growth, gendered leadership and diversity. There will be a need to seek additional funding for many proposed projects and there's an important aspect of ensuring that the work is relevant to the whole of the Region, covering WAGGGS-only and Scout and Guide National Organisations. The Committee and staff team have done a lot of work to pull together a strategy proposal and there is lots for Girlguiding UK to think about in terms of how best out of our membership of WAGGGS Europe as well as the skills and resources that we can offer to both the Region and other MOs within Europe Region.