Scouting will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change.

Scouting will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by more young people and adult volunteers; as diverse as the...
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Scouting will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change.

Scouting will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by more young people and adult volunteers; as diverse as the communities in which we live.

Members of Scouting will feel empowered, valued and proud.
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Mission statement

The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values: [ view more ]

Mission statement

The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.

The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:

- enjoy what they are doing and have fun
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors
- learn by doing
- share in spiritual reflection
- take responsibility and make choices
- undertake new and challenging activities
- make and live by their Promise.
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Practical support will be given for leaders to empower young people through the programme.
Young people will be offered skills development opportunities to shape their Scouting.
Young people will sit on the District Executive and on Group Executives therefore shaping their own...
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Practical support will be given for leaders to empower young people through the programme.
Young people will be offered skills development opportunities to shape their Scouting.
Young people will sit on the District Executive and on Group Executives therefore shaping their own Scouting journey.
A digital youth strategy will identify new ways in which young people can shape what we do.
Young Leaders will work alongside Adult Leaders.
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