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The Scout Association
For information call us on: 0845 300 1818
   Email: info.centre@scout.org.uk

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General Information

In this section you will find information and support from Headquarters.

The Scout Association's Headquarters is situated at Gilwell Park, Chingford. (Click for a map of how to get to Gilwell Park). You can contact HQ by any of the following means:

Telephone: 0845 300 1818 (Local Rate)
Direct: 020 8433 7100
Fax: 020 8433 7103
E-Mail: info.centre@scout.org.uk

Or by post:

Scout Information Centre,
Gilwell Park,
Bury Road,
Chingford,
London. E4 7QW

Press Information

This part of the site is designed to help you get Scouting Noticed. It allows you to access several tools to help you in your work. You will also find the latest Press releases from The Scout Association.

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The Scout Information Centre

The Scout Information Centre is:

  • A one stop shop offering friendly advice and support on all aspects of Scouting;
  • Advice on who to talk to for specific technical information;
  • Information on how to join Scouting;
  • The option to order printed support material and training insignia.

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Scout Shops Limited

The trading arm of The Scout Association - suppliers of Uniforms and outdoor equipment.

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Fundraising

These pages give details a numbers of sources of grants as well as other fundraising opportunities to help you raise money.

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Sponsorship

These pages give details information about our badge sponsors and the resources they provide as well as details of the exciting offers we have negotiated for you. There are always new deals in the pipeline - so these pages are updated regularly.

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Legacies

Renew your promise to Scouting by leaving a gift in your will and safeguarding the future of the movement for generations to come.

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Records

Resources for completion of the Criminal Records Bureau forms in both England and Wales and Disclosure Scotland forms.

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Child Protection

We have an on-line version of the Yellow Card - a code of behaviour for all adults in Scouting, and procedures for handling matters of suspected or alleged child abuse.

Also there are details of the Keeping Children Safe programme.

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Awards and Decorations

Details of recipients of awards, along with details on how to apply for an award.

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Job vacancies

Current vacancies at Scout Headquarters (and around the Country).

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Development

Information including Development Points, and the Field Development Service.

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Scout Holiday Homes

The Scout Holiday Homes Trust is a registered charity, founded in 1969 by former Scouts, in order to provide suitable self-catering holiday Accommodation for families with special needs - irrespective of any Scouting connections.

more about Scout Holiday Homes...

Finance

Information on the Short Term Investment Service and Scout and Guide Trust Fund.

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Uniform

Information about the launch of the current Scout Uniform.

more about Uniform...

PRI - Programme Review Implementation

Information and support about the process that developed the New Programme.

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