It gives me considerable pleasure to advise you that our 2008 census figures for Greater London are now complete and as a result of your hard work in 2007, we have a massive 752 new members enjoying quality Scouting in the capital, that represents an increase of 1.8%. Four out of our six Counties reported an increase in membership with two reporting small decreases.
I want to personally thank every adult in Scouting for their considerable efforts during our very busy Centenary year.  As a result, we are now healthier and stronger, offering Scouting to even more of London’s young people. You can all be truly proud of this achievement.
However, you will see from the census analysis below that we still have considerable work to do in the year ahead to ensure that we continue to grow across the Capital.  Our Regional Strategy & Development Plan for Greater London is now firmly embedded in the Region and I know that we have the skills, resource and determination to succeed in the year ahead.
Once again, my sincere thanks everyone.

Dean J Milton

CENSUS ANALYSIS 2008 - Greater London Region
Total Membership
Membership 2007 - 40522
Membership 2008 – 41274
Up – 752 (1.8%)

Youth Membership
Youth Membership 2007 – 32718
Youth Membership 2008 – 33473
Up 755 = 2.2%  (= 567 Female & 188 Male)

Adult Membership
Adult Membership 2007 – 7834
Adult Membership 2008 – 7801
Down 33 = 0.4% (= +70 Female & -103 Male)

Sections

*141 recorded Elsewhere

Greater London Counties
Greater London North                        Up 340 (6.9%)
Greater London North East               Up 137 (1.8%)
Greater London Middlesex West      Down 80 (1%)
Greater London South                        Up 256 (5.4%)
Greater London South East               Down 8 (0.1%)
Greater London South West              Up 77 (0.8%)       

Waiting Lists
Currently 1787 young people on waiting lists to join Scouting in Greater London

Ethnic Composition
– Asian – 4.7%, Black – 4.5%, Mixed 4.7%, White – 82.4%, Other – 3.7%