World Scout Foundation

The World Scout Foundation (WSF) is an international, non-profit institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its mission is to develop World Scouting by providing financial and other support through the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Scouting is a pastime for young people, typically organised in local units emphasizing outdoor activities, self-discipline and civic engagement.

The WSF was founded in 1969 but was re-organised in its current form in 1977. The Honorary President is HM Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, who actively participates in the foundation's activities. The organisation is headed by the Chairman Rob Woolford and CEO Mark Knippenberg.

The WSF invests capital donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, governments, and members of the Scout Movement. Most profits earned from investments are donated to the WOSM. The Foundation also seeks non-capital donations to support specific World Scouting projects, such as the Gifts of Peace project.^{[1][non-primary source needed]}

World Baden-Powell Fellowship

Honours Programme

All gifts to the Foundation are counted towards achieving the six Circles of the Honours Programme. These include contributions to the World Baden-Powell Fellowship, the Royal Birthday Appeal, the Queen Silvia Fund and the Scout Donation Platform. Those who make a financial commitment to Scouting in their Last Will and Testament are also recognised in “The Founder’s Heritage”.^{[citation needed]}

The Honours Programme recognises those who have attained higher levels of financial support to the World Scout Foundation.

• The Benefactors' Circle honours those who have made gifts totalling US$25,000.
• The International Circle honours those who have made gifts totalling US$50,000.
• The Chairman's Circle honours those who have made gifts totalling US$100,000.
• The Regal Circle honours those who have made gifts totalling US$1 million.

Recognition for the attainment of these Circles of Membership is given on a special occasion, usually by the Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Scouting portal

• Messengers of Peace (Scouting)