The Scout Association is an inclusive and values-based Movement which supports its Members to engage with spirituality in an exciting and meaningful way. The Scout Association is an open Association and does not identify with one faith exclusively. Membership is open to all those individuals who share our fundamental values, and are willing to make a commitment to them, expressed by the Promise and Law.
The Cub Scout Promise
There are a number of variations of the Cub Scout Promise to reflect the range of faiths and beliefs and attitudes and nationalities within scouting in the UK
For Muslims
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah
and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
For humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values,
to do my duty to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
For Hindus and Buddhists
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to my Dharma
and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
For Christians, Jews and Sikhs
I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God
and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
For Muslims
I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love Allah.
For humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith
I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love our world
For Hindus and Buddhists
I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love my Dharma.
For Christians, Jews and Sikhs
I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God.
The Cub Scout law
A Cub Scout always does their best
Thinks of others before themselves
And does a good turn every day.
Why is the promise Important?
The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind. The Promise is the commitment made by all Members as they join Scouting, promising to share the values of Scouting. It is therefore vital that every Member considers the Promise, and discusses its meaning before making the Promise and being invested into Scouting.
There are a number of variations of the Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes; and nationalities in the UK within Scouting. Each version is written to be appropriate to the age groups within the Movement. We believe that this approach is inclusive. Celebrating and understanding difference, including the difference in faiths and beliefs, is an important aspect of Scouting.
