The European Scout Foundation is an independent body created to support scouting in the European Region of WOSM.  The mission of the European Scout Foundation is to provide financial support for the development of Scouting in 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.