Last updated: 16 April 2024
Next review: 16 October 2024
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Following the start of Scouts in 1907, The Scout Association was formed in 1910 and incorporated in 1912 by a royal charter under its previous name of The Boy Scouts Association.
UK Scouts is the largest national Scout organisation in Europe, representing 35 per cent of the membership of the European Scout Region.
Scouts aims to provide "fun, adventure and skills for life and give young people the opportunity to enjoy new adventures, experience outdoors and take part in a range of creative, community and international activities, interact with others, make new friends, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential".
The Scout sections now include Squirrels (aged 4 to 6), Beavers (aged 6 to 8), Cubs (aged 8 to 10.5), Scouts (aged 10.5 to 14), Explorer Scouts (aged 14 to18) and adult Network members (aged 18 to 25).