Yes, there is no minimum age to hold a permit, whether personal, leadership or supervisory. Perhaps the most typical example is where expeditions are being conducted. However, in these circumstances, the responsible commissioner may place restrictions on time, requiring perhaps…
Can we use external providers?
Yes. You can use external activity providers as long as they have the correct qualifications and level of public liability insurance. POR 9.9 You may find that certain activities require that you only use providers who are either AALA or…
Do I need a permit?
For a full list of which activities require a permit please consult the Scouts website.
Do I need a risk assessment?
Yes all Scout Activities including nights away and adventurous activities require a written risk assessment POR 9.4 For more support on writing a risk assessment check out the Scouts website
Does my permit need renewing?
Yes. All Activity and Nights Away permits periodically need renewing. The maximum a permit can be granted for by a commissioner 5 years. Please ensure you check To renew a nights away permit you will need to complete the following…
How can I gain a permit?
A Clear Process is a resource that aims to explain how to access adventurous activities within Scouting and how you could work towards providing more experiences. It’s not a one stop shop for everything you need to know but hopefully…
What are personal activity permits?
Personal activity permits are a type of permit that recognises a young person’s ability to safely take part in an adventurous activity without the need for supervision from others. Unlike a a leadership or supervisory permit which allows you to…
What information do I need for approval?
Before you complete an activity notification, you will need to ensure you have all the information about the activity at hand.
What is InTouch?
InTouch is the system that helps you to communicate at all Scout activities and events. It’s flexible and lets Units, Groups and Sections work out the best way to keep in touch during these activities. At any Scouting activity, you…
Who’s approval do I need?
Group Scout Leaders are responsible for authorising all activities that take place in Beaver, Cub and Scout sections in their Group (with the exception of those mentioned elsewhere in this document). Group Scouts Leaders* will need to see and consider…
