Become a Scout

Try over 200 activities - from archery and acting to street sports and zorbing, being a Scout gives you the chance to get stuck into loads of activities you wouldn’t normally get to do.

Become a Scout

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Parents tell us their children benefit hugely from the adventures, fun and friendships they experience. It can help develop your child’s social skills and independence, and give them access to some amazing and memorable opportunities.

Get Involved

Get involved by clicking for information about local groups using the menu on the right to access their website. For a list of our Scout Groups (for ages 6 to 14), addresses and websites click here. For a list of our Explorer Units (for ages 14 to 18) and where they are hosted click here. Alternatively, send us an enquiry about joining using the form below.

You can seach for your nearest group using your postcode – click back to our home page here and scroll down to “Find your nearest group”.

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HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III