Policy, Organisation and Rules

6.1.1.1 Royal Charter 
The Scout Association exists by authority of a Royal Charter, granted by King George V in 1912 and supplemented by further Charters granted by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.

6.1.1.2 Bye Laws
These Charters give authority to the Bye Laws of The Scout Association, which are approved by His Majesty's Privy Council.  

The Bye Laws, in turn, authorise the making of rules for the regulation of The Scout Association's affairs, and thereby give authority for the Rules printed in Policy, Organisation and Rules. 

6.2.1.1
His Majesty King Charles III is the Patron of The Scout Association.

6.3.1.1
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales and His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent share the joint Presidency of The Scout Association.

6.4.1.1 Council 
The Scout Association is governed by a Council of between 300 and 600 members as determined by the Royal Charter of 1912 and the Supplemental Royal Charters of 1949, 1959, 1967 and 1991 (with the 1991 Supplemental Royal Charter amendment agreed in 2020). 

6.4.1.2 Chief Scout 
The Council appoints the Chief Scout, who becomes the Chair of the Council.

6.5.1.1 Ex officio members of the Council 

1. The President or both of the Joint Presidents 
2. The Chief Scout
3. The UK Chief Volunteer  
4. The Chief Executive  
5. The Chair and members of the Board of Trustees, including The Treasurer.  
6. The Chief Volunteer for International  
7. The Chairs of the national boards of The Scout Association
8. Any person holding a Chief Volunteer role, or a role designated as a National Commissioner by the Board of Trustees 
9. The County Lead Volunteers of The Scout Association.
   There is only one ex officio role on the Council for a County, so where there are joint role holders in a County, the role holders must decide, in discussion with the County Chair, which of them will be the ex officio member.  
10. The Country and County Youth Leads of The Scout Association.
    There is only one ex officio role on the Council for a County or a Country, so where there are joint role holders in a County or a Country, the role holders must decide, in discussion with the relevant Chair, which of them will be the ex officio member.  

6.5.1.2 Nominated members of the Council 

1. Each Scout County and each Overseas Territory nominates members to the Council
2. Each County or Overseas Territory should have one member for every 10,000 members or part thereof declared by the County or Territory at the time of the annual census taken before the nomination
3. A nominated member serves for three years unless another is nominated in the member's place
4. Salaried officials employed by County Scout Councils may be nominated, but persons in the full-time employment of UK Headquarters are not eligible for nomination.
5. Counties should inform [email protected] as soon as possible of any changes to their nominated members of Council.
6. Before being nominated to the Council, the nominated member must be a member of The Scout Association in the nominating County at the time of nomination and throughout their term of office. 
7. Northern Ireland Scout Council is designated as a County for the purposes of the Bye Laws only. The Northern Ireland Scout Council may nominate up to 14 representatives from its Districts. Each representative must be a member of The Scout Association in Northern Ireland at the time of nomination and throughout their term in office. A minimum of 50% of those must be aged 18-24 at the time of nomination and throughout their term in office. 

6.5.1.3 Nominated members (18-24) of the Council 

1. Each Scout County and each Overseas Territory nominates members aged 18-24 to the Council
2. Each County or Overseas Territory should have one nominated member (aged 18-24) for every 10,000 members or part thereof declared by the County or Territory at the time of the annual census taken before the nomination
3. On nomination the representative must have passed their 18th birthday but must not have reached their 24th birthday
4. A nominated member (aged 18-24) serves for three years unless another representative is nominated in the representative's place or until the date of the annual census following the representative’s 25th birthday
5. Salaried officials employed by County Scout Councils may be nominated, but persons in the full-time employment of UK Headquarters are not eligible for nomination.
6. Counties should inform [email protected] as soon as possible of any changes to their nominated members (18-24) of Council.
7. The nominated member (18-24) must be a member of The Scout Association before being nominated to the Council and throughout their term in office. 
8. Northern Ireland Scout Council is designated as a County for the purposes of the Bye Laws only. The Northern Ireland Scout Council may nominate up to 14 representatives from its Districts. Each representative must be a member of The Scout Association in Northern Ireland at the time of nomination and throughout their term in office. A minimum of 50% of those must be aged 18-24 at the time of nomination and throughout their term in office. 

6.5.1.4 Elected members of the Council 

1. The Council may include up to sixty other people of whom not more than three may be in the employment of The Scout Association
   These members are elected by the Council at the Annual General Meeting of the Council
2. Elected members serve for three years.

6.6.1.1 Purpose
The Board of Trustees exists to manage the business of The Scout Association in accordance with its Bye Laws. 

It is the body which makes the Policy and Rules of The Scout Association as published in Policy, Organisation and Rules and in the various handbooks and other official literature of The Scout Association. 

6.6.1.2 Membership of The Board of Trustees 

1. Ex officio members   
       - UK Chief Volunteer 
       - UK Youth Lead 
       - Chief Executive 
2. Elected members 
   Nine members of The Scout Association elected at an Annual General Meeting of the Council: 
       - one each from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales 
       - three from northern England 
       - three from southern England  
   These members are elected for a term of three years. 
   The Northern England Electoral College comprises all Scout Counties in North East England and North West England Regions. 
   The Southern England Electoral College comprises all Scout Counties in South East England and South West England Regions, together with British Scouting Overseas. 
3. Elected youth members
   Three youth members of The Scout Association elected by the Council at an Annual General Meeting of the Council. Elected youth members are elected for a term of three years. 
4. Appointed members
   The Chair of the Board, the Treasurer and up to three other persons who need not be, at the time of their nomination, members of The Scout Association, provided always that those so nominated accept to become members on their appointment by the Council at an Annual General Meeting. Appointed members are appointed for a term of three years. 
5. Attending members
   The Secretary, who shall not have a vote. 
6. Right of Attendance
   Persons holding the following roles have the right of attendance without vote at meetings of the Board of Trustees and may put forward matters for discussion on giving fourteen days' notice to the Secretary of the Board. 
       - The Chief Scout and any Deputy Chief Scouts if they are not Trustees. 
       - Members of the UK Leadership Team if they are not Trustees 
       - Regional and County Lead Volunteers and County Chairs. 

6.7.1.1 The sub-Committees 
The Board of Trustees delegates certain responsibilities to six sub-Committees: 

1. Finance, Audit and Risk Committee 
2. People and Culture Committee 
3. Safeguarding Committee 
4. Safety Committee 
5. Strategy and Delivery Committee 

6.7.1.2 Sub-Committee membership and terms of reference 
The membership and terms of reference of these sub-Committees is determined by the Board of Trustees. Two or more members of the Board of Trustees must serve on each sub-Committee.  

6.7.1.3 Sub-Committee Chairs  
Chairs of sub-Committees are appointed for a three-year term by the Board of Trustees subject to them remaining as Trustees and a satisfactory annual performance review. 

6.8.1.1 Chief Scout 
The Chief Scout is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

6.8.1.2 UK Chief Volunteer 
The UK Chief Volunteer is appointed by the Board of Trustees of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.  

6.8.1.3 Treasurer 
The Treasurer is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

6.8.1.4 Chief Volunteers 

1. The UK Chief Volunteer is appointed under POR 6.8.1.2.
2. Other Chief Volunteers are appointed by the UK Chief Volunteer following the UK Headquarters recruitment process. 
   1. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.  
   2. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer is subject to formal review by the UK Chief Volunteer. 
   3. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
   4. Chief Volunteers are ex officio members of the Council of The Scout Association. 

6.8.1.5 United Kingdom Lead Volunteers 

1. For the purposes of the Bye Laws of The Scout Association, UK Lead Volunteers are treated as National Commissioners. 
2. UK Lead Volunteers are appointed by the UK Chief Volunteer, following the UK Headquarters recruitment process, to undertake special responsibilities, such as the leadership and support of the Sections. 
3. The appointment of a UK Lead Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of appointment. 
4. The appointment of a UK Lead Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
5. The appointment of each UK Lead Volunteer is subject to a formal review by the UK Chief Volunteer. 

6.8.1.6 Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)  

1. Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) are appointed by the Chief Volunteer (England, Northern Ireland, or Wales) following the UK Headquarters recruitment process.  
2. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment. 
3. The appointment of Regional Lead Volunteers is subject to formal review by the Chief Volunteer (England or Northern Ireland or Wales). 
4. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
5. Regional Lead Volunteers (England or Wales) are ex officio members of all County Scout Councils in their region and have Right of Attendance at all County Trustee Boards in their region. 
6. Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, or Wales) are treated as National Commissioners for the purposes of the Bye Laws. 

6.8.1.7 Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) 

1. In Scotland, Regional Lead Volunteers are appointed by the Chief Volunteer of Scotland. 
2. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland) remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.  Shorter terms may be agreed.  
3. The appointment of Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) is subject to formal review by the Chief Volunteer of Scotland.  
4. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland) may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years.  
5. Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) are ex-officio members of all District Scout Councils in their Region and have Right of Attendance at all District Trustee Boards in their Region.

6.9.1.1 UK Headquarters structure 
The Board of Trustees of The Scout Association maintains a UK Headquarters staff with a departmental structure as required for the implementation of its policy and to provide services and materials necessary for the proper conduct and development of the Scouts.

6.9.1.2 Restrictions on volunteer roles 
The following volunteer roles must not be carried out by a member of staff employed by UK Headquarters: 

1. County Lead Volunteers 
2. Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
3. Nation and County Trustees
4. Nation level roles
5. Nominated and ex-officio members of the TSA Council*
6. Any role that is ex-officio for any of the roles above
7. Any role appointed by UK Headquarters, including

• • Managers or Team Leaders of UK Support Teams 
  • Contingent Management Team members for World Scout Events  

But excluding team members of UK Support Teams, International Service Team members and Contingent Support Team members for World Scout Events.

*The only exception to the above is the TSA Chief Executive role which is both an ex officio member of TSA Council and a Trustee of The Scout Association, as defined within our Bye Laws.

6.9.1.3 Chief Executive  

1. The Chief Executive is appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Chief Executive is responsible for the co-ordination of all the work of the staff of UK Headquarters for the implementation of the policy of the Board of Trustees and for such special tasks as may be requested by the Board.  
2. The Chief Executive is an ex officio member of the Council of The Scout Association and of the Board of Trustees. 

6.9.1.4 Board Secretary 
The Bye Laws require the Board of Trustees to appoint a Secretary to carry out the duties required of such a person as specified in the Bye Laws. 

6.9.1.5 Support Centre 
The Support Centre provides advice, support and guidance to the movement. It may be contacted as follows:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Scout Support Centre, The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW

Online: https://www.scouts.org.uk/contact-us

6.9.1.6 The Scout Heritage Collection and Heritage Centre 

1. The Scout Heritage Service is the custodian of the national Scout heritage collection which charts the history and development of the Scout movement in the UK. The aim of the service is to develop, safeguard and make accessible Scouts’ heritage for the benefit of the movement and wider public. The Heritage Service and Collection are registered with the Arts Council England Museum Accreditation scheme.  
2. The Heritage Service continues to acquire new material relating to the Scouts. Prospective donors should refer to our guidance on how to donate to the Heritage Collection. This includes our Collecting Policy and information on priority and closed collecting areas. Potential donations should then be registered with images on the online donations form. Donations are assessed by the acquisitions team monthly. The Heritage Service does not take responsibility for returning unsolicited donations which don’t fit our collecting policy. Any questions should be directed to [email protected].
3. Further information regarding Scout heritage including the enquiries service, online exhibitions, talks and tours may be found at Our history. The team can be reached at [email protected].

6.9.1.7 www.scouts.org.uk 
www.scouts.org.uk is the official website of The Scout Association and provides regular news updates, general information on Scouts, material for young people and access to a range of online member resources.

6.10.1.1 Purpose
These Scout Councils exist to advise their respective Chief Volunteers in all matters relating to the exercise of the Chief Volunteers' discretionary powers as specified by UK Headquarters, and to perform such administrative and executive duties as may be delegated to them by UK Headquarters, which may include management of their financial affairs.   

UK Headquarters makes and approves constitutions for Country Scout Councils to facilitate the performance of delegated duties. 

6.10.1.2 Northern Ireland

1. Under the Scout Constitution for Northern Ireland, the affairs of The Scout Association are under the charge of The Northern Ireland Scout Council, with a committee for the management of its business.   
2. Under the authority of UK Headquarters, Northern Ireland Headquarters is the body responsible for matters of programme, learning and administration in Northern Ireland. 
3. Northern Ireland has separate legal and educational systems and its own system of local government. 
4. Certain Rules concerning structure, trusteeship, property and charitable status therefore do not apply in Northern Ireland without modification. 
5. Northern Ireland Scout Council is designated as a County for the purposes of the Bye Laws only. 

6.10.1.3 Scotland

1. Under the Scout Constitution for Scotland, the affairs of The Scout Association are under the charge of The Scottish Council of The Scout Association, with a committee for the management of its business.   
2. Under the authority of UK Headquarters, Scottish Headquarters is the body responsible for matters of programme, learning and administration in Scotland. 
3. Scotland has separate legal and educational systems and its own system of local government. 
4. Certain Rules concerning structure, trusteeship, property and charitable status therefore do not apply in Scotland without modification.  

6.10.1.4 Wales/Cymru

1. Under the ScoutsCymru Constitution for Wales, the affairs of The Scout Association are under the charge of The Council of ScoutsCymru, with a Trustee Board accountable for the strategic management of its business.
2. Under the authority of UK Headquarters, ScoutsCymru Headquarters is the body responsible for matters of programme, learning and administration in Wales. 
3. Wales has separate legislation and educational system and its own system of local government.   
4. Rules and regulations concerning structure, trusteeship, property and charitable status must comply with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 

6.11.1.1 British Scouting Overseas (BSO)

1. In several countries throughout the world there are British Groups, which are registered by The Scout Association. Two of the countries are British Overseas Territories. They are under the Leadership of the Area Lead Volunteer for BSO who is appointed by UK Headquarters under the recommendation of the Chief Volunteer for International. The Area Lead Volunteer for BSO is responsible to the Chief Volunteer for International.
2. British Scouting Overseas is an Area and the Area is a charity registered in England with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Organisationally, BSO has four Districts.
3. The Area receives appropriate support from UK Headquarters as agreed with the Area Lead Volunteer for BSO.

6.11.1.2 The Overseas Territories 

1. Territories of The Scout Association are established overseas, with local Chief Scouts and Chief Commissioners. The Overseas Territories are not a part of British Scouting Overseas. They are five of the British Overseas Territories.
2. Their constitutions are granted by UK Headquarters and may be withdrawn at its discretion. 
3. Variations to the rules of The Scout Association may be sanctioned by UK Headquarters to suit the local circumstances of an Overseas Territory.
4. The Chief Volunteer for International is responsible to the UK Chief Volunteer for the efficiency and well-being of Scouts in Overseas Territories and for relations with Scout Associations in Commonwealth Countries.

6.12.1.1 Scout Shops Limited
Scout Shops Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scout Association.   

It is primarily involved in supporting the parent charity through the sourcing and distribution of merchandise such as the supply of uniform, badges, resources, souvenirs and camping equipment.   

Profits generated are used to support The Scout Association. 

6.12.1.2 Scout Products Limited
Scout Products Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scout Association.

Its principal activity is the procurement and supply of products associated with The Scout Association, coordinating purchases from Scout Store.   

Profits generated are used to support The Scout Association. 

6.12.1.3 Scout Services Limited
Scout Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scout Association. 

Its principal activity is that of sponsorship and marketing services for The Scout Association and other commercial activities.   

Profits generated are used to support The Scout Association. 

6.12.1.4 Scout Insurance Services Limited (trading as Unity Insurance Services)
Scout Insurance Services Limited (trading as Unity Insurance Services) is The Scout Association’s dedicated insurance broker providing insurance support to it and to the Scout movement in the UK.   

Unity arranges liability insurance and personal accident and medical expenses cover for The Scout Association and its members.   

Unity provides additional specialist insurance cover that Groups, Districts, Counties and campsites may need.   

Unity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and, as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scout Association, profits generated are used to support The Scout Association. 

6.12.1.5 Scout Association Trust Corporation

1. The Scout Association Trust Corporation (SATC) does not apply to Scotland. Instead, POR 5a.3.3 applies in Scotland.
2. The Scout Association Trust Corporation (SATC) is a company limited by guarantee and operates with its own separate Board of Directors.   
   Its powers and constitution are stated in its Memorandum and Articles of Association. 
   SATC was created to ease the administrative burden faced by Scout Units in having to find, appoint and retain local individual Holding Trustees to hold title to their land and to also ensure consistency by holding important land documentation securely in a central location. These Holding Trustees are separate from, and not members of Group, District and County Trustee Boards (unless separately appointed to one of those Trustee Boards).
3. Where appointed, the SATC may hold title to freehold, leasehold and long-term Licence land interests as a sole Custodian Trustee on behalf of Scout Units registered with The Scout Association in England and Wales. It may also hold title to land held by jointly by Scout and Guide Units. 
4. As Custodian Trustee, whilst the SATC will be a party and signatory to any substantive land documentation, it cannot and does not have any responsibility for the management of a Scout Unit or its land. This responsibility remains vested in the Scout unit’s local Trustee Board who also act as the Charity Trustees. 

6.13.1.1
Scouts and Girlguiding share a common Founder and have similar aims, principles and methods, although they are separate organisations established by separate Royal Charters. Co-operation between the two organisations is always encouraged, at all levels. 

UK Support Teams (UKSTs) were previously known as National Scout Active Support Units (NSASUs). This is a change that is in transition - at the time of publication of this edition of POR, the change has not yet been completed everywhere (including on scouts.org.uk). 

6.14.1.1 Structure
Some UKSTs are constituted as separate charities within the Federation. These UKSTs must also comply with the principles of POR Chapters 5a and 5b. 

Other UKSTs function as sub-teams within the UK Headquarters organisation. 

Regardless of their structure - whether as a separate charity or as a sub-team - each UKST must:

• comply with POR 6.14 and POR Chapter 5e 
• have a clearly defined service agreement (a statement of purpose). 

6.14.1.2 Creating UKSTs
The UK Lead Volunteer for Programme may form UKSTs. 

Applications to form a UKST are made to the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme. 

6.14.1.3 Purpose
The purpose of UKSTs is to provide active support to Scouts at a national level. 

All adult-only support groups linked to Scouts at a national level must be registered as UKSTs whether or not they are separate charities within the Scouts’ federation of charities. 

6.14.1.4 Leadership
The UK Lead Volunteer for Programme may delegate another national appointee to act as the responsible team leaders to support the activities and development of a UKST, to agree and review the service agreement, and to maintain effective liaison between UK Headquarters and the UKST. 

Each UKST is led by a UKST Manager who is responsible for ensuring that the UKST meets its service agreement. One or more UKST Coordinators may be appointed to assist in the running of the Unit. All appointments of UKST Managers and UKST Coordinators must take place through arrangements managed by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme. 

6.14.1.5 Membership 
Subject in all cases to a satisfactory Personal Enquiry, membership of a UKST is open to any person aged 18 or over, including: 

1. those holding other appointments in Scouts, who are expected to give priority to the duties of these local appointments 
2. Scout Network Members, who are expected to give priority to their Scout Network. 

Each UKST Manager must be a member of Scouts. All Members of a UKST must also be members.  

6.14.1.6 Service agreement 
A UKST is responsible for providing active support in accordance with its service agreement, agreed every three years with the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee. 

6.14.1.7 Minimum standards 
The following minimum standards are laid down for a UKST: 

1. There must be an appointed UKST Manager.  In the event of a vacancy, the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee assumes that role until a new UKST Manager is appointed  
2. A UKST must provide active support to Scouts on a national level, as detailed in its service agreement 
3. The annual census for a UKST must be completed and submitted under guidelines specified by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee 
4. Banking arrangements:  
   • In the case of a UKST which is a separate charity in law, these arrangements should be defined in their constitution but must reflect the principles of Chapter 5e
   • For a UKST which is not a separate charity in law, bank accounts and banking processes must be agreed and managed under arrangements agreed by the Board of Trustees and must be in line with the principles of Chapter 5e  
5. Accounting records: 
   • Annual accounts for a UKST that is a separate charity in law must be submitted to UK Headquarters at [email protected] as soon as possible after the UKST’s AGM at which they are presented. Prior to the UKST AGM, the accounts must have been independently examined or audited as required by Chapter 5a
   • For a UKST that is not a separate charity in law, the accounting records of The Scout Association must reflect the transactions undertaken, and supporting evidence made available as required, to The Scout Association’s auditors. To enable this, the UK Headquarters finance team will specify for each such UKST the nature and frequency of returns and supporting evidence to be made to them to meet these obligation
6. A UKST must comply with any other operational procedures agreed with the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme or their nominee 

6.14.1.8 Compliance with minimum standards 

1. If a UKST fails to reach the minimum standards for two non-consecutive years in a three-year rolling period, it may be closed by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme with the approval of the Strategy and Delivery Committee. 
2. If a UKST fails to reach the minimum standard for two consecutive years it must be closed. 

6.14.1.9 Merger 
If two or more UKSTs are to merge: 

1. The person who is responsible for the Unit’s annual accounts must prepare the accounts for the date agreed for the merging of Units.   
2. UK Headquarters must examine the accounts and receipts to ensure they are correct 
3. Physical resources must be returned to UK Headquarters who must redistribute or dispose of as required in agreement by the UK Lead Volunteer for Programme.

6.15.1 Designation of Associate Organisations 

6.15.1.1
UK Headquarters may designate as Associate Organisations certain organisations whose aims and purposes relate to those of The Scout Association.

6.15.2 Student Scout and Guide Clubs

6.15.2.1 Scope 
A Student Scout and Guide Club may be formed in a higher education or further education institution.

6.15.2.2 Recognition 
A Student Scout and Guide Club is recognised through the local Scout and Guide County after its constitution has been approved by: 

• the local County (^[NI] Country) Lead Volunteer 
• the Guide County Commissioner or equivalent.  

6.15.2.3 Student Scout and Guide Club - aim 
The aim of a Student Scout and Guide Club is to promote a framework within which Scout and Guide and other social activities may take place, ideas may be exchanged, and students may maintain, renew or acquire an interest in the principles of Scouts and Girlguiding.

6.15.2.4 Student Scout and Guide Club - purpose 
The purpose of a Student Scout and Guide Club is:

1. to provide a programme of activities for its members whether or not they are members of the Scout and Guide movements
2. to create a wider understanding and appreciation of the work of the Scout and Guide movements, particularly among fellow students, by spreading information and by example
3. to render service, as a Student Scout and Guide Club, to Scouts and Guides and the community
4. to maintain relationships with the Scout and Guide movements locally.

6.15.2.5 Approval and registration 

1. Students who wish to establish a Student Scout and Guide Club in a higher education or further education institution must seek the approval of their Students' Union and draw up a constitution, embodying the aim and purpose of a Student Scout and Guide Club.  
2. They must then submit it with a Student Scout and Guide Club Registration Form for approval by the local Scout County Lead Volunteer and Guide County Commissioner or equivalent, who must forward it to their respective Headquarters for registration.  

6.15.2.6 Status and affiliation 

1. A registered and recognised Student Scout and Guide Club receives Associate Organisation status of The Scout Association and is officially recognised by Girlguiding.  
2. All Student Scout and Guide Clubs must affiliate to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation.  

6.15.2.7 Governance and finance 

1. A Student Scout and Guide Club elects its own Committee from among its members and is responsible for the organisation of meetings and planning activities.  
2. A Student Scout and Guide Club is self-financing and must pay the annual affiliation fee to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation.  

6.15.2.8 Compliance 
All Student Scout and Guide Clubs must comply with the Camping, Activity and Safety Rules of The Scout Association and Girlguiding.  

6.15.2.9 Student Scout and Guide Club Badge 
A member of a Student Scout and Guide Club who is also a member of the Scout or Guide movement may wear the Student Scout and Guide Club Badge on uniform.  

6.15.2.10 Further information 
Further details can be obtained from [email protected].

6.15.3 Student Scout and Guide Organisation

6.15.3.1 Purpose 
The aim of the Student Scout and Guide Organisation is to promote Student Scout and Guide Clubs and to provide a forum for discussion on matters that affect such Clubs.

6.15.3.2 Status 
The Student Scout and Guide Organisation receives Associate Organisation status of The Scout Association and is officially recognised by Girlguiding UK.

6.15.3.3 Further information 
Further details can be obtained from [email protected].