Running Scouts - District Website

Running Scouts

Everything you need to deliver amazing Scouting experiences in your local area

Activities

Our activity finder is bursting with programme ideas, and can be searched by section, time, cost, setting, type or learning outcomes.

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Badges

Master something you love, or try something shiny and new. These badges allow a young person to gain whichever badge is appropriate to the level they have reached.

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Nights Away

Whether camping, hostelling, or sleepovers, nights away form an integral part of Scouts, which every young person should have an opportunity to take part in.

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POR

Scouts' Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) provides support and guidance to help us all run Scouts.

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Learning

Discover our volunteer learning and how you can prepare young people with skills for life.

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Support with our digital system and processes

Explore our resources for support using the digital system and to learn more about the changes to our volunteer experience.

Discover our volunteer experience resources >

What's On

See what's happening within the District and County

Explore upcoming events >

2025thu17jul7:30 pmthu10:00 pmCounty Summer Meeting 2025Shape the future of Scouting in West Yorkshire7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Bradley Wood Scout Campsite, Shepherds Thorn Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3TU Event Organized By: West Yorkshire Scouts Event Type:CountyVolunteer Teams:All Volunteers

2025fri08aug(aug 8)7:30 pmsun10(aug 10)10:00 amFeaturedThe Blackhills Beer Festival 2025In proud partnership with The Corn Dolly7:30 pm - 10:00 am (10) Blackhills Scout Campsite, Lee Ln, Wilsden, Bradford BD16 1UB Event Organized By: Blackhills Scout Campsite

2025tue09sep7:00 pmtue9:00 pmFeaturedDistrict Volunteers MeetingWorking together to make Scouting happen7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eccleshill United Football Club, Eccleshill United Football Club, Kingsway, Bradford, BD2 1PN Event Organized By: Wendy Flatters (District Lead Volunteer) Event Type:DistrictVolunteer Teams:All Volunteers

2025sat18octAll Daymon20JOTA-JOTI 2025Scouts For A Greener World(All Day) Event Type:InternationalVolunteer Teams:All Volunteers

What's happening

All the latest news for you and your Scouts

We Are Bradford North

Posted on 13th November 2024 at 08:36.

We are Bradford North A co-educational movement who help young people in the UK enjoy new adventures and gain essential skills for life. We strive to make change, uplift the…

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Facebook Update

Posted on 16th July 2025 at 17:04.

🌟 A huge congratulations to Ian Newsholme on being presented with his Silver Acorn at the West Yorkshire Scouts Award Dinner! 🌟 A massive well done from everyone at Bradford…

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Facebook Update

Posted on 14th July 2025 at 10:13.

TODAYS THE DAY PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ALL DONE THE NEW SAFETY TRAINING… Source

Facebook Update

Posted on 13th July 2025 at 09:25.

🌟 Thank You Bradford North! 🌟 A huge thank you to everyone at Bradford North for inviting us along to share a presentation about what’s happening with Bradford Gang Show….

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Facebook Update

Posted on 12th July 2025 at 22:55.

Bradford North Scout Shop has now closed for the Summer, we will be back open on Saturday 6 September. Have a great Summer everyone. Source

Facebook Update

Posted on 7th July 2025 at 19:29.

📣 You’re Invited to Our AGM! We’re holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th July at 7:30 PM at Eccleshill United Football Club, and we’d love to see you…

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Facebook Update – 2025-06-21 07:30:18

Posted on 21st June 2025 at 07:30.

It is with great sadness to share the news that Paul Dignan has passed away on the 19th June 2025. Paul was a very well thought of and loved member…

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Facebook Update – 2025-06-08 12:45:18

Posted on 8th June 2025 at 12:45.

Bradford Gang Show is back for 2026!!! Would you like the opportunity to perform on stage??? We are holding our enrolment / audition events on Saturday 6th or Saturday 13th…

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Facebook Update – 2025-06-06 06:31:50

Posted on 6th June 2025 at 06:31.

🌙✨ Warmest wishes to everyone celebrating #EidAlAdha! ✨🌙 May this special time bring you peace, joy, and togetherness. #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #PeaceAndFriendship Source

Facebook Update – 2025-06-04 19:00:01

Posted on 4th June 2025 at 19:00.

Sometimes it’s not just about the young people, sometimes the Adults deserve fun too! As part of Volunteers Week 2025 treat yourself and book onto the Beer Festival! Promises to…

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Facebook Update – 2025-06-03 06:53:33

Posted on 3rd June 2025 at 06:53.

Scouts have updated and improved their safety learning. All volunteers are expected to complete the new course by 14 July 2025. Please sign in to scouts.org.uk as soon as possible…

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Facebook Update – 2025-06-02 08:06:33

Posted on 2nd June 2025 at 08:06.

It’s here – Volunteers’ Week 2025! 💚 It’s finally here – Volunteers’ Week 2025, and we’re joining the country in celebrating all the incredible people who make volunteering in Scouts…

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Facebook Update – 2025-05-23 09:00:39

Posted on 23rd May 2025 at 09:00.

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: Don’t forget applications for leadership roles on the West Yorkshire Scouts World Jamboree Unit are open (and close on 30th May). ______ 🌍✨ 26th…

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Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.