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Updates | 2nd October 2020

WATCH - Understanding the changes being made to training

We’ve made a number of changes to our training, and in POR, which help make sure that all members feel confident to keep people safe.

Updates | 1st October 2020

How we’re celebrating Black History Month

We’re getting involved by sharing and celebrating a wide range of Black history resources to get us all talking and learning more about race

News | 29th September 2020

Reasons to become a Scouts volunteer

We’re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples’ lives.

News | 28th September 2020

We are family – thinking differently about family volunteering

We know that volunteering powers our movement. Now a new report points to a bright future for family volunteering in particular, says Tim Kidd, UK Chief Commissioner. He explores the findings and looks at ways we can welcome new and different people.

News | 28th September 2020

Making a plan: how we can support family volunteering

Many of you will have read Tim’s thoughtful blog on the different kinds of family volunteering we see in Scouts. Now let’s take a look at how we can put together a local action plan to welcome in new volunteers – especially from the families of our young people.

Blogs | 24th September 2020

How the Scouts went through ‘digital transformation by pandemic’

The movement’s rapid move to digital service delivery came from the grassroots, with a shift to 'Scouting by Zoom'.