Policy, Organisation, Rules

Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) defines the structure of Scouting in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and provides information about its management and training.

POR is available to view in individual chapters below. The links below will transfer you to The Scout Association Website. Use the browser back arrow to return to the King Alfred site.

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Scouting
• Chapter 2 : Key policies
• Chapter 3 : The Scout group
• Chapter 4 : The Scout district
• Chapter 5 : The Scout county
• Chapter 6 : The structure of the headquarters of The Scout Association
• Chapter 7 : Emergency procedures
• Chapter 8 : Insurance
• Chapter 9 : Activities
• Chapter 10 : Uniform, badges and emblems
• Chapter 11 : Awards and recognition of service
• Chapter 12 : Flags and ceremonial
• Chapter 13 : Trusteeship, property and equipment
• Chapter 14 : Other matters
• Chapter 15 : Complaints, suspensions and dismissals
• POR: The appointment process