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News | 5th June 2020

How to talk about race and racism

We can all help to better identify and challenge racism – and reflect the Scouts values of care, integrity and respect – if we talk about it

Blogs | 5th June 2020

How to help your children develop empathy

Empathy is one of the most important life skills we can give our children. Imagine the power of raising a whole generation of empathy-educated young people, determined to put it into action. That’s the dream of Sarah Mears, Co-Founder of Empathy Lab, who gives us her top tips for developing empathy in young people.

Blogs | 2nd June 2020

Why we believe Black Lives Matter

A statement on Black Lives Matter and the current situation in the US from Scouts’ Chief Executive, Matt Hyde.

News | 2nd June 2020

Bear Grylls pays tribute to volunteers and renews commitment as Chief Scout

Bear Grylls pays tribute to our remarkable volunteers and agrees to extend as Chief Scout, renewing his commitment to volunteer and inspire our movement.

Blogs | 1st June 2020

Three amazing things you’re doing during lockdown

We've been taking a look at some of the amazing ways that you are delivering Scouting at home.

Blogs | 30th May 2020

Releasing your creativity

As a society, we’re slowly learning to let go of our perfectionism; lopsided lockdown loaves and collapsing crafts are testament to the fun that comes when you just get stuck in. Drawing, however, is often seen as something different, something for artists, something you have to be good at. Why pick up a pencil (or a paintbrush, or a lump of charcoal) if you’re not sure what you’ll produce?