There has been coverage in the media of the recent decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay young people to be members of their organisation, but to exclude adult gay volunteers.
We would like to restate our own, very different position with regard to this issue within The Scout Association in the UK, through the following statement:
‘We know …

This month is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) History Month and Scouting invites you to join in the celebrations.
The annual event celebrates the lives and achievements of LGBT people and recognises the difference they have made to our communities.
With events happening across the country, why not get involved and help promote Scouting as an inclusive organisation? By taking part …