How Lara Burns transformed The Scouts for the digital age

Joining us in this episode: Lara Burns, Chief Digital Officer, The Scouts

How do you transform a 115-year-old charity—powered by more than 100,000 volunteers—without losing its soul? In this episode, we speak to Lara Burns, Chief Digital Officer at The Scouts, who led one of the most ambitious digital transformations in the UK’s third sector. From modernising systems to shifting mindsets, Lara shares how she helped a much-loved movement embrace the future while staying true to its roots.

What’s covered

• Why digital change is about people, not just platforms
• How to bring senior leaders and grassroots volunteers on the journey
• The emotional highs and lows of leading transformation in a values-driven organisation
• The power of purpose when navigating resistance to change 

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