A proper website for your Scout or Guide group — badge news and parent information in one place.

What a scout or guide group website needs

Parents search for a local Scout or Guide group, then look for the section for their child's age, meeting night and whether there is a waiting list. Waiting lists are common, so honesty up front saves a lot of emails.

What to publish

• Sections you run, such as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, with age ranges and meeting times.
• Waiting list status and how a parent registers interest.
• Termly programme and camp or event dates.
• Kit lists for camps and uniform information, including where to buy.
• Leader recruitment: adult volunteer roles, vetting and training, which you should describe in line with your national organisation's rules.
• Hall address, parent drop-off arrangements and safeguarding contact.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not stating that you are full, which generates repeated enquiries.
• Publishing identifiable photos of children without checking organisational guidance and consent.
• Forgetting to recruit adults; volunteer leaders limit how many places you can offer.

Frequently asked questions