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Continuity of membership

3.5.1.1 Ending of membership
Once a person has joined Scouts, they remain a member until:

  1. the person makes a personal decision to end their membership
  2. membership subscriptions have not been paid on behalf of the young person (POR 3.2.1.1(c) and (d))
  3. the member’s membership is ended (see POR 3.6 and 3.8).

3.5.1.2 Membership transition
If a member is unable to continue their membership in a County, District, Group, Unit or Scout Network, the relevant Group Lead Volunteer or District 14-24 Team Leader should support their transition to a new section.  

This support can include:

  1. using local contacts or the membership system to find contact details for other sections or Groups where the member can continue their membership of Scouts
  2. using other contacts to support the transfer  

Examples of situations where this transfer support may be needed include:

  1. relocating to a different area, including moving outside the UK.
  2. moving up to a new section (for example from Beavers to Cubs) but where attendance at the new section in the current Group is impossible for practical family considerations.