Purpose

The Scout Association has a clear purpose it is: “To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international community.”

Scouting is concerned with all young people without regard to origin, nationality, race, creed, physical or mental ability, gender, political or religious belief or sexual status. Scouting is barrier-free.

Scouting is not a youth club, but an educational Movement with a clear purpose. The Promise andLaw, if applied in daily life, can make our world a better place. Adults in Scouting should help young people to apply the Principles in their everyday lives.