News
Blogs | 19th December 2019
Graeme Hamilton made Deputy UK Chief CommissionerWe’re thrilled to announce that Graeme Hamilton has been made Deputy UK Chief Commissioner.
Blogs | 12th December 2019
5 last-minute gifts to suit each and every ScoutMissed someone important off your list? Fear not, friend. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites from Scout Store.
Blogs | 10th December 2019
How to beat the winter bluesLow mood is common in autumn and winter, but it’s possible to fight the winter blues. Here are seven top tips to beat low feelings.
Blogs | 3rd December 2019
Scouts reveals six ways to build a resilient younger generationThe majority of parents believe life is harder for young people today than 20 years ago (54%): that’s the finding of our new YouGov poll. With young people facing a non-stop barrage of social media, alarming global news, and increased school and careers pressure, we’re urgently calling for action to help equip a new generation with the skills they need to bounce back in the face of adversity.
Blogs | 3rd December 2019
So, what are four and five year olds getting up to?We’re piloting Scouts for four and five years old, but what are they getting up to? We took a look at the pilot programme, how it was designed, and how they’re getting on.
Blogs | 3rd December 2019
Why resilience mattersI’ve just been listening to Bear Grylls on Radio 2. He was asked what he’d take on an expedition and his answer, I thought, was quite brilliant: ‘That never-give-up spirit.’ To me, that sums up everything we’re doing as volunteers. Giving young people the courage, positivity and resilience to keep going, even in the toughest times.