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Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
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We’re Hiring – County Development Officer – Squirrels
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about making a real impact in communities, this is your chance to be part of a friendly, ambitious team committed to helping Scouting reach even more young people and adults. Join our team as a County Development Officer for Squirrels and help to...
2026 Roll of Honour
A huge congratulations to our West Lancs Volunteers who have been recognised in the 2026 Scouts Roll of Honour! Thank you so much for everything you do to support young people across West Lancashire, to have adventures and make unforgettable memories!
West Lancs Scout Network Member becomes the youngest to achieve all four of Scouts Top Awards in the UK
West Lancs Scout Network Member, Alice Burney, a volunteer with 1st New Longton Scout and West Lancashire Scouts, has become the youngest person in the UK to achieve all four of Scouting’s top awards, completing the final award at just 18 years and 200 days old. Alice with Cath Lee, County Lead...
Our Events
Upcoming local and national events
Chief Scout Gold Award Ceremony May 2026
Chief Scout Gold Award Ceremony May 2026
DofE & Kings Scout Practice Expedition
DofE & Kings Scout Practice Expedition
DofE & Kings Scout Qualifying Expedition
DofE & Kings Scout Qualifying Expedition
Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.
If you have a safeguarding concern, the easiest way to report it to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team is by using our online form.
You can also phone or email us on:
- 020 8433 7164 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
- safeguarding@scouts.org.uk
In an emergency situation outside the above times where you need to speak to the on duty Critical Incident Manager, Safeguarding Officer or Media Officer please call 0345 300 1818 (local rate) or 020 8433 7100 where an out of hours service will direct you to the correct person.
