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...to the website for the parents of our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Scouting is all about fun, challenges and adventure. Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouting develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.
Adventure is at the heart of everything we do. It is the single most important thing that sets Scouts apart. Every young person in Scouting enjoys a balanced programme of activities, events and experiences. Activities are an integral part of Scouting. But as well as being challenging physically, our activities help young people set and achieve goals and grow in confidence.
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We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout
Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and adult volunteers to join from all backgrounds.
Chief Scout Dwayne Fields
Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer, says: 'Dwayne already has the respect of thousands of young people and volunteers in Scouts. He’s shown real commitment and kindness to Scouts in communities across the UK. As well as being an inspirational adventurer and TV presenter, he’s able to reach across generations and support Scouts serving more local communities.’
Born in Jamaica, Dwayne came to the UK when he was 6 years old. Growing up in North East London in Stoke Newington, with little access to nature, Scouts offered Dwayne access to the outdoors, new friendships, and opened new horizons.
When he joined as a Cub Scout, Scouts gave him skills, belief in himself and place to belong. Through his determination and support from his Scout volunteer leaders and friends, he set himself on a path to become the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole. He’s passionate about encouraging people from all backgrounds to explore nature, support their communities and be the best they can be.
Dwayne says: ‘I hope my story will encourage others to join our movement. My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person and taught me to believe in myself. They showed me I could do anything I put my mind to, and others would help me along the way. Now I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for all of us to be at our best, that Scouts is truly open to all.’
Fun facts about Dwayne that you may or may not know
- He co-founded the #WeTwo Foundation – aimed at helping young people from underprivileged backgrounds to expand their horizons and find their place in the world.
- He’s a seasoned TV host who’s appeared on BBC’s Countryfile, the Disney Channel and many others.
- His Channel 5 TV series Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle was nominated in the 2024 BAFTA awards.
Ayesha Karim, UK Youth Lead, says: “I think Dwayne’s going to be an amazing new chief Scout because the bottom line is he absolutely exemplifies what it is to be a Scout. He lives by our values. He is consistently kind to anyone he meets. If you’ve met him before, you’ll know he just takes the time to really get to know you, and also truly talks with so much passion about Scouts.”
Ayesha Karim, UK Youth Lead, and Dwayne Fields
HRH The Duke of Kent, Joint President, says: ‘It gives me great pleasure to pass on my deep-felt congratulations to Dwayne Fields on his appointment as the 11th Chief Scout. As an explorer, a TV presenter, and someone who has already shown a clear commitment to young people and Scouts, I’m quite sure he will relish his new role. I wish Dwayne, and all Scouts, every success in the future.’
Dwayne says: 'I’m calling for more volunteers to step up and make a difference to young people’s lives across the country.'
Dwayne’s determined to help recruit new volunteers in every community in the UK. If you’re inspired to support young people and join the adventure find out more.
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Here are some awards you can gain
Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. Start your journey to the top. A lot more badges and award information can be found in the Scout Hut.
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When you make your promise, you're given your Membership Award.
Beavers & Cubs
Joining In Awards celebrate every year you spend with us.
Scouts
Joining In Awards celebrate every year you spend with us.
Chief Scout Bronze
This is the highest award a Beaver can earn.
Chief Scout Silver
This is the highest award a Cub can earn.
Chief Scout Gold
This is the highest award a Scout can earn.
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Steve Winnard
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Beaver Leader
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My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person.
I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for all of us to be at our best, that Scouts is truly open to all.