Blacktoft Beacon Scouts is pleased to share an update about the District Youth Team, as we prepare for an important transition later this year. As Rory reaches the age of 25 this summer, his term as District Youth Lead will come to an end in…
Important Update for Scout Trustees: Charity Commission Regulatory Advice
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has issued a Regulatory Advice and Guidance note to Trustees within The Scout Association as the organisation completes the commitments made following the Prevention of Future Deaths Report. This advice has been shared with all Scout Trustees at Group, District…
New Purple Card and Premises Poster Launch
New resources are being introduced to help volunteers respond confidently and safely if something goes wrong during Scouts activities. A refreshed Purple Card and a new Premises Poster are being rolled out to make it clearer what to do in an emergency and how…
UKHSA advises to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use. Additionally, UKHSA and MHRA would like to remind people that non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, of any type…
Help develop volunteers
The Scouts has made changes to the volunteer welcome journey in recent years, including the introduction of Welcome Conversations and simplified learning. At the moment, we don’t have enough Welcome Conversation Volunteers in Blacktoft Beacon, and we’d love more people to get…
Humberside Youth Forum
At the end of January, Blacktoft Beacon was proud to be well represented at the first ever Humberside Youth Forum. We were super proud to hear we made up half of all attendees. We were also delighted to see some of our…
Supporting Adult Recruitment: Parent Rotas Matter
While we’ve seen some positive movement in volunteer numbers, we know we need to do more. This article is part of a monthly series of ways to support adult recruitment in groups. We have seen where everyone plays a part…
District Membership Census: What the Numbers Tell Us
We’ve recently completed our annual membership census. Every January, groups and sections across the district report their membership numbers, which helps determine annual membership fees and provides HQ with important demographic information. This data is also essential when applying for…
Nominations Open for the 2026 St George’s Day Award
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the St George’s Day Award for 2026. This prestigious district award recognises volunteers, young people, and supporter organisations who have gone the extra mile in Scouts — whether that’s through years of dedication, a…
Risk Assessment Hub Now Live
We know that risk assessments can feel daunting. Many leaders find them time-consuming, and for some it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve listened to your feedback and created a Risk Assessment Hub to make things easier. On the hub you’ll…
