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Empowering young people with skills for life since 1907.

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The European Jamboree is approaching. Prepare your contingent for the adventure of a lifetime in the heart of Gdańsk.

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The Clove Hitch

The essential knot for starting a lashing. Can you tie it in under 10 seconds?

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"On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and to the King, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law."

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A history of recent changes and milestones.

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The Clove Hitch

Master the knot with this summary diagram.

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Our Roots

Tracing the movement from a small island to a global brotherhood.

1907 • THE BEGINNING

Brownsea Island

Robert Baden-Powell held an experimental camp with 20 boys from diverse backgrounds on Brownsea Island.

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1908 • THE MANUAL

Scouting for Boys

The movement officially launched with the publication of Baden-Powell's handbook.

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1910 • INCLUSIVITY

The Girl Guides

Following the interest of girls, Agnes Baden-Powell helped form the Girl Guides.

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1910 • EXPANSION

Sea Scouts Launch

The movement hit the water! Warington Baden-Powell formalised Sea Scouting.

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1912 • ROYALTY

The First Royal Rally

30,000 Scouts gathered at Windsor Castle for King George V, starting a Royal tradition.

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1916 • YOUNGER YEARS

Wolf Cubs

B-P launched "Wolf Cubs" based on The Jungle Book for younger brothers.

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1920 • UNITY

First World Jamboree

The first international gathering in London cemented a global brotherhood.

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1940s • SERVICE

The Blitz Service

During WWII, Scouts acted as messengers and first aiders in national crisis.

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1957 • INNOVATION

The First JOTA

Jamboree on the Air used amateur radio to connect Scouts across borders.

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1986 • BEAVERS

Beavers Join Official

Beaver Scouts officially joined the UK family for 6–8 year olds.

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2007 • CENTENARY

100 Years of Scouting

Scouts from every corner of the globe gathered at Hylands Park.

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2018 • VISION

Skills for Life

Bear Grylls launched a vision focusing on mental health and diversity.

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2021 • SQUIRRELS

Squirrels Join

The first new section in 35 years launched for 4–5 year olds.

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TODAY • FUTURE

Modern Scouting

With 57 million members, Scouting leads in leadership development.

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"Try and leave this world a little better than you found it."

— Robert Baden-Powell