Our Purpose

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

Have your ever considered how much difference you can make by working for a voluntary organisation?

The following pages present detailed information about our work and those we help. If you’d like to contribute to our organisation, you can become a member.

The Scout Association is part of a worldwide educational youth movement. The values, which underpin and inspire its work are embodied in the Scout Promise and Law and in the Purpose of the Association.

Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035