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British Scouting Overseas and the Overseas Territories

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 Their constitutions are granted by UK Headquarters and may be withdrawn at its discretion. 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.