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Chief Guide and UK Chief Commissioner for Scouts endorse the many examples of good partnership working practice they have seen over the last year.
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Government plans to scale back vetting and barring scheme (opens in a new tab)
Details of some of the main changes proposed, and our official response to the announcement
Scouts to the rescue during Australian floods (opens in a new tab)
Two UK Scout leaders track down their friends with the help of the Australian Scouts
MP committee wowed by Scouting (opens in a new tab)
The voice of young people came to Westminster today as MPs discovered how Scouting empowers, challenges and develops the citizens of tomorrow.
Vetting and Barring changes - our response (opens in a new tab)
If you volunteer for Scouting, you may have noted recent media reports regarding the Vetting and Barring scheme. The Scout Association has issued the following response.
Scouts put the brakes on speeding drivers (opens in a new tab)
A Warwickshire Scout Troop has been encouraging speeding motorists to change their ways by taking to the streets and catching them in the act.
Chief Scout techniques rescue teenager from mountain ordeal (opens in a new tab)
An American young person survived nine hours lost on the side of a freezing mountain after using skills he learned from Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
UK member appointed Vice Chairman of the World Scout Committee (opens in a new tab)
John May's appointment was announced at the World Scout Conference in Brazil
Wintercamp 2011 takes place at Gilwell (opens in a new tab)
Over 3,000 people braved the weather to attend another successful Wintercamp event at Gilwell Park this weekend
West Lancashire Scouts spend Christmas working at an orphanage in Nepal (opens in a new tab)
A party of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members have spent their festive season helping to maintain a children's home in Kathmandu
What's been your favourite Scouting moment of 2010? (opens in a new tab)
In a year that started and ended with a big freeze, Scouts have proved that a bit of snow doesn't deter us from enjoying camp or helping others in need.
Scouts in snowy Surrey take to the roads in 4x4s (opens in a new tab)
A Scout Active Support Unit in the South East has been providing emergency support for local services.
New additions to the National Scout Activity Centre family (opens in a new tab)
Great Tower, situated in the Lake District, and Woodhouse Park, Bristol, are to join The Scout Association's National Scout Activity Centres from 1 April 2011 offering new and exciting Scouting adventures.
Beaver Scouts celebrate Christmas at special gurdwara service (opens in a new tab)
Beavers in Birmingham have been honoured with an invitation to celebrate Christmas in a one-of-a-kind service at a Sikh Temple.
Scouts spring into action to help local services during the big freeze. (opens in a new tab)
On Tuesday night a team of Scout volunteers sprung into action recently to help local services in the big freeze.
Beekeeping Scout Group is sweet as honey (opens in a new tab)
A Derbyshire Scout Group has spent 2010 growing their own vegetables, rearing chickens to lay eggs and now has its own colony. Of bees...
Tyneside Scouts win voluntary group equivalent of MBE (opens in a new tab)
The 22nd South Shields (Brownsea) Scout Group were last week presented with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, a major national award that is the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary groups.
Young Leader makes it to finals of national songwriters' competition (opens in a new tab)
Download the track now to help Explorer Scout Imogen win the Barnardo's Young Songwriter of the Year
Aberdeen Scouts win People's Millions (opens in a new tab)
Aberdeen Scouts are celebrating after securing over £49,000 of funding to help refurbish a campfire circle.
Scouts save strawberry-loving Skipper (opens in a new tab)
Explorer Scouts in Wales have helped Forestry Commission officials cut down and remove a number of invasive silver birch trees that were threatening the habitat of a rare butterfly.
Scout PR volunteers revel in industry accolade (opens in a new tab)
Essex Scouts are on top of the Public Relations world as a local newsletter walked away with a prestigious prize at a glittering industry ceremony.
Scouts prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday events (opens in a new tab)
This weekend sees Scouts of all ages participitating in events to observe Remembrance Sunday, and there are plenty of examples of creative ways in which young people are getting involved.
Scouts join nation in remembering the fallen (opens in a new tab)
Today Scouts throughout the United Kingdom join people around the world in remembering the sacrifices of ordinary people who served in extraordinary ways in two world wars.
Scouts join Prince and Bear at charity race launch (opens in a new tab)
HRH Prince Harry today joined Chief Scout Bear Grylls and a group of Scouts from throughout the UK to launch ABF The Soldiers' Charity's Soldier Challenge fundraising event.
Offer your views to education committee (opens in a new tab)
The Education Select Committee has opened an inquiry into Services for Young People, looking at youth services beyond the school/college day for young people aged between 13-25.
Young film-makers launch new Scouting movie to thank supporters (opens in a new tab)
On Monday, Scouting Ambassador and journalist, Ian Hislop launched a new film made by four Scouts this summer that showcases what Scouting looks like in their local community.
Mayor calls for volunteers (opens in a new tab)
The Mayor of London has called for 3,000 adults to step up and volunteer to help young people fulfil their potential.
Scouting gets behind first Trustees' Week to thank thousands (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association is using Trustees' Week to shout about the great work done by volunteer Trustees up and down the country.
Cambridge Scouts on journey of remembrance (opens in a new tab)
With events that mark the festival of remembrance on the horizon, and the Poppy Appeal in full swing, one Scout Group in Cambridge is taking members of the Scout Troop to Amsterdam to pay tribute to one brave former member.
Cub Scout Leader performs in Commonwealth Games closing ceremony (opens in a new tab)
Richard Bolt, a Cub Scout Leader from Glasgow, has just returned from the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where he took to the stage as part of a cast of 352 people in the closing ceremony.
Scouts to gather worldwide for virtual jamboree (opens in a new tab)
This weekend, more than half a million Scouts worldwide will come together for the annual Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI).
Beaver Scout Poppy launches Poppy People (opens in a new tab)
A Beaver Scout called Poppy has helped to launch Poppy People, the Royal British Legion's campaign to recruit 300,000 volunteers to collect for the Poppy Appeal this year.
Scouts speak up at party conferences (opens in a new tab)
Hundreds of Scouts engaged politicians on issues that matter to them during the three main party conferences.
Bear Grylls on whirlwind tour to thank volunteers (opens in a new tab)
Chief Scout Bear Grylls flew, biked and hiked in stage two of his plan to visit the whole of the UK in the next four years. At a series of events in London and the south-east, Bear was on hand to inspire the current generation of young Scouts and say thank you to the thousands…
Scouts explore new activity on TV (opens in a new tab)
If participating in a new activity is not adventurous enough, then six Somerset Scouts recently found themselves doing so in front of a BBC film crew.
Merseyside Explorer Scout has day to remember at Papal Mass (opens in a new tab)
One would have been hard-pressed to miss coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK last week. But for one Explorer Scout, the occasion provided the opportunity of a lifetime to take part in the Papal Mass and be blessed by the Pope himself.
Reunion refreshes and inspires (opens in a new tab)
2,000 adults in Scouting gathered under the famous oak tree for the 84th Gilwell Reunion, which took place at the weekend. A mix of volunteers, young and old, filled the campsite and got to take part in a range of activities, workshops and entertainments.
Dragons' Den champion praises new Entrepreneur Challenge (opens in a new tab)
Fresh from his success on a hit BBC programme, businessman and former Scout Wesley Downham is keen to support Scouts working towards the new Entrepreneur Challenge Award.
Get inspired at Reunion 2010 (opens in a new tab)
The programme for this year's Reunion event is jam packed and hugely exciting.
Charity begins at Reunion (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association proudly works in partnership with many charities which operate on the frontline of disaster and poverty. Reunion 2010 will give attendees the chance to find out more about this work and the activities they can offer.
Scouts distribute ShelterBoxes in Guatemala (opens in a new tab)
Scouts in storm-ravaged Guatemala are helping ShelterBox Response Team volunteers provide emergency aid to homeless families.
Launch of Gilwell Park's first Faith Walk (opens in a new tab)
At Gilwell Park on Friday, a group of 40 Scouts and invited guests witnessed the unveiling of the Faith Walk - a tour of the faith buildings and areas at the UK Headquarters of Scouting.
Scout survivors (opens in a new tab)
Eight Scouts enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime last weekend as they joined Chief Scout Bear Grylls for a 24-hour survival camp on his own island.
2010 Birthday Badge winners (opens in a new tab)
The contribution of inspirational public figures has again been recognised in the annual Scout Birthday Honours List. This year's winners have just been announced.
Enterprise and adventure with the Entrepreneur Challenge (opens in a new tab)
On Thursday, BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter, Chris Evans, was presented with the inaugural Scouting Entrepreneur Challenge. This celebrates the skills on show when Scouts demonstrate a mind for business.
All day and all of the night (opens in a new tab)
Doing a full 24 hours of activities on one of the hottest days of the year is quite a challenge but the soaring temperatures were no barrier to the adventure-seekers who attended Gilwell 24 last weekend.
Scout parents complete mammoth triathlon challenge (opens in a new tab)
Six parents from Ide Hill in Kent make it from Arch to Arc in 50 hours, in an attempt to raise £50,000 for a new Scout hut.
World's worst Where's Wally? (opens in a new tab)
Beaver and Cub Scouts create the world's worst Where's Wally? as part of a record breaking sleepover.
Parents celebrate their Big Adventure (opens in a new tab)
Thousands of parents are getting their first taste of Scouting this summer, as part of a Big Adventure event.
Big Adventure hits fever pitch (opens in a new tab)
Thousands of parents are getting their first taste of Scouting this summer, as part of a Big Adventure event.