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The Scout Association

We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.

About The Scout Association


Tags: Youth development & mentoring Children & Education

With an international Membership of approximately 25 million, well over half a million in the UK alone, the Scout Movement is the world's largest voluntary organisation for boys and girls. Impressive figures - particularly when you consider that Scouting began with 20 boys and an experimental camp held during the first nine days of August 1907, at Brownsea Island, Dorset.

Our vision for 2025
By 2025 we'll have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.

We'll be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.

Our mission
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Our values
We act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others’ beliefs.