Award-winning recipes (opens in a new tab)
Scouting's cookbook whips up excitement by winning Best British Book.
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Visits Abroad process goes electronic (opens in a new tab)
Electronic versions of the Visits Abroad pack are now available making the whole process much quicker and easier
Mythbusting film challenges perceptions (opens in a new tab)
Two films are now available to help you challenge perceptions of Scouting and recruit more adult volunteers.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Robert Hall (opens in a new tab)
Vice-President of The Scout Association and founder of The Robert Hall Foundation. 25 May 1917-25 October 2012
Camping, climbing, canoeing ... and now politics (opens in a new tab)
Scouts take over the House of Commons to launch Talk This Way, our citizenship resource. The launch included a parliamentary quiz with MPs.
Staying safe (opens in a new tab)
We're partnering with BeatBullying, the UK's leading anti-bullying charity, to ensure that Section Leaders can identify and combat bullying.
Scouting Plus (opens in a new tab)
We are aware that some emails being sent to our members are not being received. We are working to fix this issue as soon as possible.
Updated resources (opens in a new tab)
A range of updated resources is now available from Scout Shops.
Volunteer for us (opens in a new tab)
Are you interested in volunteering for Scouting? We have a wide range of vacancies available so you can help support the development of Scouting.
Duke of Kent visits Bradford Scouts (opens in a new tab)
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, President of The Scout Association, visited Scouts in Bradford on 17 October.
Essential updates (opens in a new tab)
There are a few key training resources that are currently out of stock from Scout Shops.
Members briefing (opens in a new tab)
Some Members of the Movement may have seen reports in the media over the last twenty four hours about the membership criteria for the Movement and seek clarification of the Policy.
Running for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
A massive thank you to all the runners who tackled the Royal Parks Half Marathon on 7 October to raise money for Scouting.
Climbing consultation launched (opens in a new tab)
We'd like your views on how we manage and operate climbing.
My Badges - The Programme in your pocket (opens in a new tab)
Our official badge app, My Badges, is available for Android and iOS phones.
Sea and Air Scout materials - out now (opens in a new tab)
Sea Scout and Air Scout Groups can now create and order their own posters, flyers and banners on the Print Centre.
Scouting's impact (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association is currently working with think tank, Demos, to explore how Scouting helps to develop employability skills.
Scouts join the debate (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from across the UK attended the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this weekend, where MPs received a gentle grilling from young people.
Youth in revolt (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from across the UK attended the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this weekend, where MPs received a gentle grilling from young people.
Take centre stage (opens in a new tab)
On 21 April 2013, a day of celebration and achievement will take place at Windsor Castle. We are looking for Queen's Scouts who are ready for another challenge.
Planning for change (opens in a new tab)
After 16 years as an integral part of the leadership team for The Scout Association, Chief Executive Derek Twine CBE is retiring from his role.
It's party (conference) time (opens in a new tab)
Worried about the West Coast Mainline? Confused about the coalition? Livid about Lords reform? Come to conference and grill your MP.
Welsh Paralympic Flame comes to Cardiff (opens in a new tab)
The Welsh National Flame, created at the Snowdon summit by Gwynedd Scouts, has arrived in Cardiff.
Scouts in London for Paralympic celebrations (opens in a new tab)
England's National Flame, created by Scouts on Scafell Pike, has arrived in London.
Tent of the future (opens in a new tab)
We have teamed up with E.On to take camping into the 21st century.
Save the date: Scout Community Week will be back in 2013 (opens in a new tab)
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9 June.
Ready for Reunion? (opens in a new tab)
The full programme for Gilwell Reunion 2012 is now available to help you plan your weekend. If you're attending, let us know in advance and we'll share your story.
Scouts start the Games (opens in a new tab)
The Paralympic Games are just two weeks away and Scouts all over the UK are standing by to get the ball rolling.
Scouts who helped make the Games (opens in a new tab)
Two adult volunteers in Scouting appeared on BBC World this morning to talk about their Olympic experiences as London 2012 Games Makers.
Are you ready for Survival Squad? (opens in a new tab)
Survival Squad: Out of Bounds and Search and Rescue are the first two in a series of four adventure novels for 9-13 year olds.
New Scouting advert now available for download (opens in a new tab)
Our first television advert is now available for members to download and use in local promotions to attract new volunteers to Scouting.
A flaming finish (opens in a new tab)
The Olympic Torch Relay reaches the finish line this evening, and Scouts all over the UK have helped carry the flame during its 8,000 mile journey.
Safe camping, happy camping (opens in a new tab)
Camping is one of the single most important activities that Scouts take part in but is, statistically, one that can result in a large number of accidents.
New-look Scouts website launches today (opens in a new tab)
The online home of Scouting gets a fresh new look.
Scouting MPs honoured with award (opens in a new tab)
Last Wednesday, three MPs for The Scout Association were recognised with an Outstanding Achievement award at Dods Charity Champion Awards.
Fundays at Gilwell (opens in a new tab)
Thousands flocked to Gilwell Park over the weekend for the annual Fundays.
Brilliant response to new short film (opens in a new tab)
A film about youth culture asking the question 'What do you expect?' has received over 4,000 hits on YouTube.
Scout Birthday Badges 2012 (opens in a new tab)
The nominations for the 2012 Scout Birthday Badges have been released.
Volunteers' Week (opens in a new tab)
Volunteers' Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the contributions that millions of volunteers make across the UK.
Jubilee jubilation (opens in a new tab)
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place this weekend and Scouts everywhere are getting into the party spirit.
Caitlin does it again (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout Caitlin has gained all of her section badges.
Scouts celebrate Jubilee Hour (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association has pledged 500,000 hours of volunteering to congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee.
What a difference a week makes (opens in a new tab)
Well done to the thousands of Scouts who did their bit for local communities during Scout Community Week.
Volunteers make Community Week a reality (opens in a new tab)
Scout Community Week (14-20 May) has prompted thousands of volunteers to do their bit for local communities while raising awareness for local Scouting.
Scouting for the community (opens in a new tab)
Scout Community Week has inspired thousands of Groups from all over the UK to â
Scout Community Week hits its stride (opens in a new tab)
Scouts up and down the country have been hard at work for Scout Community Week (14-20 May).
Cub Scout's footsteps for the future (opens in a new tab)
A Cub Scout has raised over £2,500 to help rebuild his Scout HQ by completing a 32 mile walk, just another example of Scouting's impact in local communities.
Celebrating two books by two Chief Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 105 years on from the publication of first Chief Scout Robert Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys, Bear Grylls' own book, Scouting for All, is now on sale.
New adventures, new centres (opens in a new tab)
Crawfordsburn and Yr Hafod are added to the network of National Scout Activity Centres.
Membership numbers increase (opens in a new tab)
Census results report a seventh successive year of growth