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UK Scout Association


Find out more about Scouting in the UK today
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The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement's recognised member for the United Kingdom. Following the origin of Scouting in 1907, the association was founded in 1910 and later reformed in 1912 by a royal charter under its previous name of The Boy Scouts Association.

The current stated purpose of The Scout Association is to "actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society".

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For the all the latest news from the Scout Association click here
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Find out to get involved and join the adventure here
The Scout Association Profile
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The Scout Association logo, featuring the Fleur-de-lis
Headquarters

Location

Country

Founded

Founder

Membership


Chief Scout

Chief Commissioner

President


Patron

Affiliation



Website
Gilwell Park

Chingford, London

United Kingdom

1910 (incorp. 1912)


Robert Baden-Powell

433,850 youths
83,511 adults (2013)


Bear Grylls

Wayne Bulpitt


Prince Edward,
Duke of Kent

The Queen

World Organisation of the Scout Movement

http://www.scouts.org.uk

What We (The Scout Association) Do

Scouting in the UK

There are over 520,000 people involved in Scouting in the UK. What goes on at local level is what drives us, and we support all this activity with an extensive local and national volunteer structure, and a small number of paid staff.

We are continually reviewing and trying to improve the quality of the experience that we provide for young people, and this goes for everyone from local Scout leaders right up to national Headquarters.

We're keen for all our members to be up to speed with everything we're doing and planning, so each year we produce an annual report of all our recent activity, where we try to measure the effect that our work is having in communities across the UK.

Scouts is all about fun, challenges and adventure.

We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.


What do Scouts do?

Scouts take part in activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, expeditions overseas, photography, climbing and zorbing. As a Scout you can learn survival skills, first aid, computer programming, or even how to fly a plane. There’s something for every young person. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get outdoors, express your creativity and experience the wider world.


What do volunteers do?

This everyday adventure is possible thanks to our adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide range of roles from working directly with young people, to helping manage a Group, to being a charity Trustee. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities for adventure, training, fun and friendship.

Our award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. Over 90% of Scout volunteers say that their skills and experiences have been useful in their work or personal life.

Want to know more?
Here are just some of the things that the UK Scout Association does for it's members:
  • FUN AND ADVENTURE
  • BADGES AND AWARDS
  • VOLUNTEER TRAINING
  • CAMPAIGNING
  • SCOUTING FOR ALL
  • CHILD PROTECTION
  • WHAT IT COSTS
  • PARENT FAQ
  • FUNDRAISING
  • BECOME A PARTNER
  • INSURANCE
  • CONTACT US

Our Partners

There are a number of companies that support the Scout Association. Find out what they do for Scouting here.
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