The Baden - Powell Scouts' Association is Practical and Traditional Scouting for the 21st Century

We are not connected to any political or military organisation. We are an independent Scout Association, and are proud members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. This is a World body that recognises Independent Scouts' Associations in countries across the globe that teach Traditional Baden - Powell Scouting values. Scouting is a system of education. According to our founder, the aim of Scouting is to improve the standard of our future citizens with the object of using that efficiency for service for their fellow men.

Traditional Scouting refers to the original principles set down in 'Scouting for Boys' written by Lord Robert Baden - Powell, Chief Scout of the World.

'Tradition' is defined as 'knowledge transmitted from generation to generation' - In Scouting, once a Scout is invested Baden - Powell believed they would continue to live to the 10 Scout Laws. These laws are kept by Scouts from the age of 10 to Adult Leaders who must renew their promise on regular occassions.

The Baden - Powell Scouts' Association holds the ideals of Scouting that were created by our founder. The history of our Association dates back to the foundations of Scouting in the UK in 1908. Our Association used the same badge system, ranks and uniform that were worn by Scouts nearly 100 years ago. We follow a charter set down in our Policy Association Rules. We have no paid Executive Staff or Leaders.

Troops in our Association believe that the original Scouting programme practised in the BPSA is more exciting, fun, challenging and personally demanding. The traditional programme also develops a sense of duty, personal discipline and honour. Some don't see these matters as important but we do! Our Scouts enjoy the traditional Scouting skills; lighting fire by friction, navigating by means other than a compass and backwoods cooking.

The World Organisation of Scout Movement only accept one member association per country and as such we are affiliated to the world wide family known as The World Federation of Independent Scouts. We are affiliated with many other Traditional Scout Associations around the world and are proud members of the WFIS.

The BPSA is not in competition with any other Scouting Association. We do not make claims to be superior, and we do not seek to influence the policies of any of the other Scout Associations. We have a policy of goodwill and co-operation with any Scouting organisation of like minded intent, (4th Scout Law).

We are proud as an Association to be upholding Lord Baden-Powell's ideals, and his original programs, proving that his planning and foresight still holds true into the future. The Baden - Powell Scouts' Association still hold to many of the early traditions of Scouting. The Scouts also still have great pride in their traditional uniform.