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Blogs | 2nd June 2020

Why we believe Black Lives Matter

A statement on Black Lives Matter and the current situation in the US from Scouts’ Chief Executive, Matt Hyde.

News | 2nd June 2020

Bear Grylls pays tribute to volunteers and renews commitment as Chief Scout

Bear Grylls pays tribute to our remarkable volunteers and agrees to extend as Chief Scout, renewing his commitment to volunteer and inspire our movement.

Blogs | 1st June 2020

Three amazing things you’re doing during lockdown

We've been taking a look at some of the amazing ways that you are delivering Scouting at home.

Blogs | 30th May 2020

Releasing your creativity

As a society, we’re slowly learning to let go of our perfectionism; lopsided lockdown loaves and collapsing crafts are testament to the fun that comes when you just get stuck in. Drawing, however, is often seen as something different, something for artists, something you have to be good at. Why pick up a pencil (or a paintbrush, or a lump of charcoal) if you’re not sure what you’ll produce?

News | 27th May 2020

Reaching more young people

To give more young people the opportunity to experience the benefits of Scouts, we’re trying it out with four and five year olds in different trial areas. We went to visit a group in Blackburn to find out how they’re getting on.

News | 23rd May 2020

How to spot fake news

Fake news is content that’s purposely created to misinform and mislead. It’s been blamed for shock election results worldwide, is considered dangerous by global experts and can be difficult to spot.