Role of the Scout Association

In the UK there are over 400,000 members of the Scout Association, and another 28 million worldwide. The national organisation sets out clear policies and procedures to guide the activities of the local groups, which are overseen through a ‘District’ and ‘County’ administrative structure.

All leaders have to me approved by the Scout Association (become ‘warranted’) before taking charge of a colony, pack or troop and are required to undertake regular training to ensure their warrants remain valid. As would be expected child protection and safety are two of the key features of the training programme. More information about the Scout

National Scouting Links

Scouts.org.uk
The official site of the UK Scout Association

Scout Activity Centres
Scout Activity Centres have been developed with the specific aim of providing leading resources to enable young people to take part in residential and outdoor activities.

ScoutBase UK
Support and resources for Scout volunteers.

Local Scouting Links

Solihull Scout County
Solihull is a vibrant Scout County comprising of 2500 people in two Districts, Cole and Blythe. There are 29 scout groups and 9 Explorer Scout Units providing scouting activities from 6 25 years of age.

Birmingham County Scouts
The Scout Association County of Birmingham is a modern, forward looking, co-educational youth movement, working with over 5,000 young people throughout the city, from many faiths and backgrounds.

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