Scouts WA

What Scouts WA does

Scouts WA is a not-for-profit charitable organization operating as the Western Australian branch of Scouts Australia, delivering non-formal education and youth development programs to nearly 4,500 young people aged 5-25 across six age-based sections (Joey, Cub, Scout, Venturer, Rover). Founded in 1908 and governed by an 11-member elected Board, the organization combines a volunteer-led community delivery model with a small professional head office team in Mount Hawthorn. Its core technology is ScoutMap, a Salesforce-based online membership management and event registration platform used by all members and groups, supplemented by Microsoft Forms for internal processes and TryBooking for event ticketing.

The business model is diversified across multiple revenue streams: recurring annual membership fees from youth members and adult volunteers, tax-deductible donations and bequests, usage-based fees from four adventure centres (Manjedal, Gilcreek, Eaton, Vasse) that serve schools and community groups, a social-enterprise recycling operation (Scouts WA Recycling) operating four Containers for Change depots that has processed 257 million+ containers since 2020, corporate partnerships and sponsorship, and community fundraising through the Play for Purpose raffle. The organization also operates the Heritage Centre museum and runs the Radio & Technology STEM program including the international JOTA-JOTI event.

Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals through existing families and local Scout Groups, with a three-night free trial used as a conversion mechanism. Branch-wide events (Jamborees, OneCamp, JOTA-JOTI) serve as both engagement and acquisition drivers. Financial accessibility is addressed through The Caring Circle financial assistance program and Kidsport vouchers, targeting the cost-of-living barrier to participation. The organization is not a venture-backed entity and relies on its diversified funding mix, social enterprise income, and extensive volunteer network for sustainability.

Name

Scouts WA

Legal name

Scouts WA

Website

https://scoutswa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scouts WA is a not-for-profit youth development organization in Western Australia serving nearly 4,500 young people aged 5-25 with non-formal education, outdoor adventure, and leadership programs, supported by a Salesforce-based membership platform, four adventure centres, and a recycling social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Outdoor Adventure Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Outdoor adventure activities
• Non-formal education
• Scouting membership services
• Adventure accommodation centres

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Helena

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees paid by youth members and adult volunteers
2. Donations and Bequests: Tax-deductible donations from individuals including one-off and regular giving, plus legacy gifts through wills
3. Containers for Change Recycling: Social enterprise through Containers for Change scheme, has helped return over 257 million bottles and cans since 2020
4. Adventure Centre Fees: Accommodation and activity fees at four adventure centres (Manjedal, Gilcreek, Eaton, Vasse) for Scout Groups, schools and community groups
5. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships including volunteering days, cross-promotional opportunities, content collaborations, and networking events
6. Play for Purpose Raffle: Community raffle partnership where 50% of proceeds donated back to Scouts WA, funds The Caring Circle financial assistance program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scouts WA delivers non-formal youth development programming across five age-based sections (ages 5-25) through a network of local Scout Groups, complemented by four outdoor Adventure Centres providing accommodation and adventure activities, a Radio & Technology STEM program including the JOTA-JOTI global event, and a Heritage Centre. The organisation also operates a Containers for Change recycling social enterprise across four depots that funds its youth programs.

Product overview

Scouts WA operates as a unified youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs, facilities, and social enterprises. The core member management is delivered through ScoutMap, their online platform built on Salesforce. The organization operates four distinct Adventure Centres (Manjedal, Gilcreek, Eaton, and Vasse) providing outdoor activities and accommodation for Scout Groups, schools, and community organizations. Their Radio & Technology STEM program, including the flagship JOTA-JOTI event, offers amateur radio and digital technology experiences. Scouts WA Recycling, their Containers for Change social enterprise with four depots, generates funding for programs. Additional offerings include the Heritage Centre, Youth Awards recognition program, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, VET qualifications, and The Caring Circle financial support for families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scouts WA Recycling: Containers for Change social enterprise that recycles bottles and cans to support Scouting programs
• Scouts WA Heritage Centre
• Manjedal Adventure Centre
• The Caring Circle
• ScoutMap

Products and services

• Joey Scouts Program (Ages 5-8) Early-childhood section delivering weekly Scout meetings with activities from cooking and craft to paddling and hiking for children aged 5-8 in local Scout Groups across Western Australia.
• Cub Scouts Program (Ages 8-11) Primary-school age section delivering day hikes, longer camps, and Cubilee event participation, building foundational outdoor and teamwork skills for children aged 8-11.
• Scouts Program (Ages 11-14) Youth-led section for ages 11-14 supporting transition from childhood to young adulthood, with members planning their own activities and developing a broad range of skills.
• Venturer Scouts Program (Ages 14-18) Leadership-emphasis section for ages 14-18 offering longer camps, overseas travel, and increasing roles in planning activities to support personal growth and career preparation.
• Rover Scouts Program (Ages 18-25) Self-organising section for young adults aged 18-25 who plan and manage their own programs and community service activities.
• Manjedal Adventure Centre Outdoor adventure venue located in Karrakup offering more than 20 activities including abseiling, archery, climbing wall, high ropes, giant swing, paddle sports, and team building, with diverse accommodation from camping to eco-chalets for Scout Groups, schools, and community organisations.
• Gilcreek Campsite 8-hectare bush campsite near Albany with camping, bushwalking, navigation, and water activities, offering dormitory and cub shelter accommodation for up to 60 people.
• Eaton Campsite Riverside campsite on the Collie River with modern facilities offering water-based activities including sailing, rowing, canoeing, and fishing, ideal for school camps accommodating up to 64 people plus leaders.
• Vasse Campsite Coastal campsite near Busselton offering tent sites, powered caravan sites, and access to nature trails, swimming, and nearby abseiling and caving activities.
• JOTA-JOTI World's largest Scouting event combining on-the-air amateur radio with online digital technology, connecting over 2 million Scouts from 175+ countries for a weekend of global friendship and STEM activities.
• Radio and Technology STEM Program Comprehensive STEM program offering amateur radio licensing courses, electronics workshops, a Youth Radio STEM Club, and country kits for remote Scout Groups to work on Special Interest Areas.
• Scouts WA Recycling (Containers for Change) Containers for Change social enterprise operating four depots (Cockburn, Malaga, Wangara, Kenwick) across Perth that recycles bottles and cans to generate funding for Scouting programs, having returned more than 257 million containers since 2020.
• Heritage Centre Interactive museum located in Kenwick that preserves Scouting history in Western Australia, offering morse code activities, historical exhibits, reference library, and hands-on experiences for youth members and the general public.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Globally recognised youth achievement award available to all Scouts WA members, providing personal development through service, skills, physical recreation, and adventure journey components.
• VET Opportunities Vocational education and training qualifications available to Scouts WA youth members and adult volunteers, including tertiary and VET qualifications that can contribute to WACE.
• The Caring Circle Financial support program that helps families struggling with cost of living pressures to continue their children's participation in Scouting.
• ScoutMap Membership Platform Salesforce-based online membership management and event registration platform used by all WA Scout members and groups to manage youth membership, adult volunteer records, event bookings, and program activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 257 million+ containers recycled through Containers for Change program since 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Outward Bound Australia: Not-for-profit outdoor education provider delivering adventure-based personal development programs for youth and adults, including school camps and corporate team-building — directly comparable to Scouts WA's Manjedal Adventure Centre and school camp offering.
• Girl Guides Australia: National youth development organisation delivering non-formal education programs for girls and young women aged 5-18 across Australia, including outdoor adventure, leadership, and community service — directly comparable to Scouts in mission, member structure, and weekly group activity model.
• Australian Air Force Cadets: Australia-wide uniformed youth development program for ages 13-20 offering aviation, leadership, and outdoor activities through structured weekly meetings and camps — directly comparable to Scouts WA's Venturer Scout and Rover Scout sections in age range, program structure, and adventure focus.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Australia): Globally recognised youth achievement award program delivered in Australia through partner organisations including Scouts WA itself — comparable in target demographic (14-25), focus on personal development, and structured progression framework.
• Boys Brigade Australia: Christian-based uniformed youth organisation operating weekly programs for children and young people in Australia, with a focus on adventure, leadership, and community service — closely comparable to Scouts WA in program format, age segmentation, and volunteer-led delivery.
• PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW): Australia's pre-eminent youth organisation running sport, recreation, leadership and civic engagement programs via a network of clubs — directly comparable to Scouts WA in target demographic (5-25), club-based delivery model, and youth development mission, with a focus on at-risk youth.
• Scouts Australia (other state branches): Scouts Australia is the parent body and operates state branches in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA and Tasmania using the same program model, sections, and badge framework as Scouts WA. They are the most direct operational and programmatic peers, though not competing geographically.

Others

• Australian Camps Association: Peak industry body representing more than 300 camp providers across Australia — relevant comparable for Scouts WA's Adventure Centre business given overlapping school camp and outdoor education market.

Emerging players

• St John Ambulance Australia Cadet Program: National cadet program for youth aged 11-17 offering first aid training, leadership development, and community service in a structured weekly format — comparable to Scouts WA in age range, weekly meeting cadence, and youth skills development mission.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Australia: Major national youth, recreation, and community services organisation operating across multiple states with broad youth programming, camps, and health/fitness activities — comparable to Scouts WA in youth development mission and camping operations but at much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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