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.

District Lead Volunteer Induction Workshops - Building an Effective Team

District Lead Volunteer Induction Workshops - The Review Process, Keeping People Happy

Nights Away Weekender - Nights Away Weekender

The Nights Away Weekender at Great Tower is a two-night skills fest to get you ready to deliver great overnight experiences..

Volunteering at the 44th World Scout Conference - Volunteering at the 44th World Scout Conference

Hide and seek

Play the well-known wide game, Hide and Seek, then try some of our variations.

Activities and resources for celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month this October with our exciting activity ideas.

Cubs Book Reader Activity Badge

Books are like portals to another world, allowing us to walk in another person’s shoes for a while and see how they fit. Get lost in the pages, and see where you end up.

Need some helping hands?

In Scouts we can always do with an extra pair of hands. But what’s the best way to bring in parents and other volunteers? Here are nine of the best items on the brand centre to encourage people to take a deep breath and step out of the car park and into the hall…

How to look after succulents

Entrepreneur, cacti connoisseur and founder of London’s first cactus shop, Gynelle Leon, believes positivity is key to making dreams bloom. Here, she shares her wisdom on what Scouts can learn from taking care of cacti and about the resilience it took to make her dreams come true.