The mission of the European Scout Foundation is: - To provide financial support for the development of Scouting in Europe, with the main emphasis on projects of National Scout Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe. - To develop the Friends of Scouting in Europe as a means of raising money to support Scout projects. The Friends of Scouting, acting as Ambassadors, also help Scouting grow through their personal contacts and expertise. - To increase the endowment capital in order to provide financial support for other activities of the European Scout Region, such as seminars, events, publications and operational support. How can I contribute to the development of Scouting in Europe? You can help Scouting grow in Europe in many ways: - By joining the Friends of Scouting in Europe - Financing one or more projects from National Scout Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe - Making a direct donation, by cheque or by bank transfer The European Scout Foundation is ruled under the Swiss law on foundations, exempted of all Swiss taxes, and managed by a Foundation Board in full co-operation with the European Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).