The Scout Association is an inclusive and values based Movement which supports its Members to engage with spirituality in an exciting and meaningful way. The Scout Association is an open Association and does not identify with one faith exclusively. Membership is open to all those individuals who share our fundamental values, and are willing to make a commitment to them, expressed by the Promise and Law.
The Beaver Scout Promise
There are a number of variations of the Beaver Scout Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes, and nationalities, in the UK within Scouting.
Versions of the Promise (expands):
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru
The Beaver Scout Law
There is no formal Beaver Scout Law. The concepts expressed in the Scout Law are to be presented to Beaver Scouts through games, storytelling and other informal activities.
The Beaver Scout Motto:
Be prepared
The Beaver Flag
The Beaver Scout Flag is light blue, bearing the Scout symbol and the Scout Motto.
Why is the Promise important?
The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind. The Promise is the commitment made by all Members as they join Scouting, promising to share the values of Scouting. It is therefore vital that every Member considers the Promise, and discusses its meaning before making the Promise and being invested into Scouting.
There are a number of variations of the Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes; and nationalities in the UK within Scouting. Each version is written to be appropriate to the broad level of understanding of each of the age groups within the Movement. We believe that this approach is inclusive. Celebrating and understanding difference, including difference in faiths and beliefs, is an important aspect of the educational and developmental side of Scouting.
Uniform and badge placement
You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!
