How is Scouting organised?

Scouting’s great strength lies in its grassroots. It is locally that Scouting is best able to identify and work directly with those young people most in need. Scouting offers bridges to a world of social involvement and inclusion through education and activity.

At a local level, the Scout Group provides support for the first three sections, from Beavers through to Scouts, ages 6 through to 14.

A suuport structure exists to help the Group and provide Scouting for those aged over 14 (Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network).

I'm confused about who I need to contact!
If you are looking for contacts in your local area, please complete a general enquiry form to find out more, or contact your local group.

If your Son or Daughter is already a member of Scouting, your first point of contact should always be the leaders running the section.

Acknowledgements to The Scout Association for use of the diagram.