The value of Scouting

 I wasn't too good this Friday so I'm playing catch up here.

There are those who like to think of Scouting, whatever branch of the Movement you may be in as somehow being a thing of the past, liked perhaps but not really for today.

I disagree because the aims and the program is not limited to any one time but are based upon basic skills and needs that have benefited people for all time, being universal.

Scouts is helping during the current war in Ukraine by both helping children and young people cope with turmoil emotional impact of the conflict here and many are helping with refugees coming to the UK.

It has a value to refugee children and young people in learning to process and move on from the trauma of war which should not be under estimated, to make new friends, have fun and learn to be a part of British Society.

The photograph is of a  group of Ukrainian Scouts.

A few days ago it was announced that over 420,000 young people are taking part in Scouts across the UK and British Scouting overseas which is the biggest youth membership growth in Scouts for 80 years. 

For all the money, time and effort people including me put in to helping Scouts recovering from the impact of the Pandemic not just on our children and young people but the real risk of losing much needed units, that would of of happened if it wasn't for the fact it was they who decided to join our Scout Family which made it possible.

If you can help in any way, please do as I'm sure those children and young people will truly appreciate it.