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The Scout Association offers everyday adventure and activity to half a million young people across the UK.  The Movement is the largest co-educational youth organisation in the world, with over 57 million members in 173 National Scout Organisations.

In the UK, Scouting is organised through The Scout Association and has a clear purpose:

To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as mmembers of their local, national and international communities.

About our programme

Even if we can’t solve all the problems in the world, we can help to make it a better place. Scouting makes a positive contribution to society by helping young people to develop as active members of the community:

• Who are self reliant
• Who are caring
• Who are responsible
• Who show commitment

Scouting works well when young people enjoy learning by working in partnership with adults. They do this by:

• Taking part in a variety of activities and new experiences
• Exploring the outdoors
• Participating in teams
• Taking responsibility.

Our method for giving young people the opportunity to learn by doing is called the Programme. The Programme is a continuous progression of training, activities and awards that covers everything that young people do in Scouting from the age of 4 to 25.

Our commitment

In Scouting, our adults have a responsibility to make sure that the Programme is fun and exciting. We must also make sure that it is safe. The Scout Association’s policies, rules, code of behaviour, advice on Child Protection and safety policy are there to ensure our young people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.

Download here a leaflet on what we are trying to do.

Who can be a Scout?

Scouting is open to all young people aged 4 to 25 of every faith and background. There are also plenty of opportunities for adults to become involved as Leaders, Assistants or Administrators.