All-member programme update for December
This is our all-member programme update for all Scouts sections for December 2024.
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver's seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. You'll be able to join in with the UK Youth Forum by taking part in the self-led activities with your Section which are due to be launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Your experience of delivering the programme
Let us know your experience of delivering Squirrels so we can improve the programme. We’d love to hear from as many Squirrel leaders as possible about your experiences of delivering the programme. We’re trying to understand if child led and play are central to Squirrels' experiences of the programme, as that’s a really crucial part of child development. We need to know how best to support leaders with delivering that aspect of the programme and we’d love volunteers to help us shape resources and support to help that. Please complete the programme support survey to let us know how that is going and help us identify if there is any additional support we should be offering.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
Gulliver's Theme Park
Stuck for activity ideas? Colour in your own jigsaw pieces before finding them around your meeting place. Once all the pieces have been found, ask the groups to make the jigsaws to see what colourful creations they’ve made in this fun jigsaw activity from our friends at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver's seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. You'll be able to join in with the UK Youth Forum by taking part in the self-led activities with your Section which are due to be launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
Gulliver's Theme Park
Stuck for activity ideas? Colour in your own jigsaw pieces before finding them around your meeting place. Once all the pieces have been found, ask the groups to make the jigsaws to see what colourful creations they’ve made in this fun jigsaw activity from our friends at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
HSBC UK
‘...they were given money and they had to weigh up what was essential and non-essential. That type of skill is something they can use in later life as they get older.’ Volunteers are full of praise for HSBC’s money skills activities. Try them out for yourself.
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver's seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. You'll be able to join in with the UK Youth Forum by taking part in the self-led activities with your Section which are due to be launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
HSBC UK
‘...they were given money and they had to weigh up what was essential and non-essential. That type of skill is something they can use in later life as they get older.’ Volunteers are full of praise for HSBC’s money skills activities. Try them out for yourself.
Airfix
Try out a new hobby. It’s your last chance to use Airfix’s exclusive 20% discount on all products across their website until 31 December 2024. It can be used on the Cubs packs or for individual items. Use code CUBS20 and find out more on our Airfix page.
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver’s seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. We’ll deliver the UK Youth Forum in two ways: in-person events in March and early April 2025, and local self-led activities launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Money Skills Badge is coming to Scouts
With over 150,000 badges awarded to Cubs and Beavers, we’re excited to start developing the Money Skills programme for Scouts and Explorers. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the development of these badges. We’ll be using your feedback from this survey to help us create a Money Skills programme specific to what volunteers, young people, and the wider sector feel is relevant. With recent governmental changes and the cost of living crisis still impacting thousands of families across the UK, it’s never been more important that we support young people to learn financial literacy. Let us know what you think by filling out the Money Skills survey by 20 December.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
England Rugby
Try T1 Rugby for the first time. T1 Rugby is a non-contact game with an emphasis on fun and fitness for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Find out more about T1 Rugby and our partnership on the England Rugby partner page.
Dacia
Adventures without needing a permit. Adventure is all around us, and you can dive right in with Dacia. Here are 8 ways to have adventure when you haven’t got your permit yet.
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver’s seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. We’ll deliver the UK Youth Forum in two ways: in-person events in March and early April 2025, and local self-led activities launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Money Skills Badge is coming to Explorers
With over 150,000 badges awarded to Cubs and Beavers, we’re excited to start developing the Money Skills programme for Scouts and Explorers. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the development of these badges. We’ll be using your feedback from this survey to help us create a Money Skills programme specific to what volunteers, young people, and the wider sector feel is relevant. With recent governmental changes and the cost of living crisis still impacting thousands of families across the UK, it’s never been more important that we support young people to learn financial literacy. Let us know what you think by filling out the Money Skills survey by 20 December.
UK Volunteer Trainee Instructor Programme with Scout Adventures
Calling all adventurers (aged 18+) searching for their next challenge or the start of their exciting career in the great outdoors. Please share our Scout Adventures’ 2025 UK residential programme which’ll help kickstart their career as an outdoor instructor. They'll be based at one of four fantastic locations across the UK, provided with accommodation, food, uniform and weekly expenses and gain hundreds of hours of experience in instructing and centre operations.
Updated Orange Card
We’ve updated the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Young Leaders (Orange Card) to give Young Leaders the option to report directly to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team. We’ve also developed a poster to support with your Young Leader training. You can download the Orange Card from the website and hard copies and the poster are available to order from Scout Store. Please agree in your 14–24 Team who will order and share the updated resource with your Young Leaders.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
Dacia
Adventures without needing a permit. Adventure is all around us, and you can dive right in with Dacia. Here are 8 ways to have adventure when you haven’t got your permit yet.
Keeping your programme safe
With the term almost coming to an end, you might already be looking ahead to the next one. When programme planning, risk assessments should be included in the process, as it'll help you to keep them up-to-date and identify how you’ll safely manage the activities you provide. Full guidance and support for risk assessments is available online, with examples for different activities, templates and videos.
Take part in our UK Youth Forum
The UK Youth Forum is all about putting young people in the driver’s seat! We want to bring young people together from across the UK to hear their voices, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that’ll shape the future of the movement. We’ll deliver the UK Youth Forum in two ways: in-person events in March and early April 2025, and local self-led activities launched in January 2025. Check out our UK Youth Forum page to learn more.
Money Skills Badge is coming to Explorers
With over 150,000 badges awarded to Cubs and Beavers, we’re excited to start developing the Money Skills programme for Scouts and Explorers. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the development of these badges. We’ll be using your feedback from this survey to help us create a Money Skills programme specific to what volunteers, young people, and the wider sector feel is relevant. With recent governmental changes and the cost of living crisis still impacting thousands of families across the UK, it’s never been more important that we support young people to learn financial literacy. Let us know what you think by filling out the Money Skills survey by 20 December.
UK Volunteer Trainee Instructor Programme with Scout Adventures
Calling all adventurers (aged 18+) searching for their next challenge or the start of their exciting career in the great outdoors. Please share our Scout Adventures’ 2025 UK residential programme which’ll help kickstart their career as an outdoor instructor. They'll be based at one of four fantastic locations across the UK, provided with accommodation, food, uniform and weekly expenses and gain hundreds of hours of experience in instructing and centre operations.
Programme support
Royal Air Force
You can work towards, or even complete, Stage One or Two of the Air Activities Staged Activity badge in a single day at the RAF Midlands or RAF London Museums. New dates for 2025 have just been released. Head to the RAF page to find out more about these free trips for groups.
The Rail Industry
On 8 January 2025, our friends at the Rail Industry are hosting a webinar for volunteers who want to upskill their knowledge on rail safety. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have and will give you some interesting facts. You can sign up to the rail safety webinar online.
Raspberry Pi
Send an eCard this festive period. Save money and learn new skills with Raspberry Pi's festive card 'codealong'!
Gas Distribution Network
We've worked closely with the Gas Distribution Networks to rustle up a range of new activities to help young people learn about how to stay warm this winter, while using energy more efficiently. From making a draft excluder to seeing how long you can keep an ice cube from melting, there's something for everyone. Head to the Gas Distribution Network page to find out more.
UK Space Agency
It's winter solstice on 21 December. You can celebrate the darker nights by wrapping up warm and heading outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
Dacia
Adventures without needing a permit. Adventure is all around us, and you can dive right in with Dacia. Here are 8 ways to have adventure when you haven’t got your permit yet.