Scouting Rules and Policies

Purpose & Method

The purpose of Scouts is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Through participation in a programme based on the Scout method, both young people and adults develop valuable life skills.

The Scouting programme is delivered by a volunteer Section Team in partnership with young people. This enables young people to participate in fun indoor and outdoor activities, learn by doing, engage in spiritual reflection, and take on responsibilities. They make choices, undertake new and challenging activities, and live by the Scout Promise.

Our Policy, Organisation and Rules

Our rule book – Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) – describes how Scouts is structured, organised, led, managed and governed.

Please follow the link below to the latest edition: https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/