Administration
Record and account keeping are an important part of Scouting, and help ensure the safe and effective running of any section, Group, District or County. Being organised in your record keeping will help save time and effort in the long-term.
Learn about your responsibilities for member record management.
Whatever your role, you will probably have a role to play in ensuring that accurate financial records are maintained.
All Members of Scouts are covered by insurance while taking part in Scouting activities.
All Scout Groups, Districts and Counties who operate (own, borrow or hire), a minibus require a Standard Bus Permit.
There are many reasons why the scouting boundaries in a particular area may be reviewed.
Are there too few young people in your community? Conventional Sections may be difficult to establish. Learn more about how you can adapt with Integrated Section, Cellular Cobwebs and Satellite groups.
All Scout Units are independent charities. However, those based in England and Wales may not be required to register with the Charity Commission.
Music licensing affects all premises owned or used by Scouting where music is played in a public place i.e. other than in a domestic setting which includes community buildings.
Motion pictures and other audiovisual works including movies, TV programmes, or any entertainment video.
Scouts have a registration system for the creation of new Groups or Districts. Read our guidance and download the registration forms.
Order your name badge on the Scout brand centre. Identify yourself at Scout events with a name badge in our new visual identity. You can order either a single badge or a batch for your team with a choice of clip or pin.
Here we provide Group Scout Leaders and District Teams with the necessary advice to establish an agreement with a Sponsoring Authority.