{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"CJ Ledger, Deputy UK Chief Volunteer ","standfirst":"Founder\u2019s Day is a powerful reminder that we\u2019re part of a global family of 57 million Scouts worldwide. It\u2019s the perfect time to reflect on the impact we make together, why we\u2019re proud to belong to our global movement, and why our Scout values still matter.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EToday, 22 February, is a special day for Scouts everywhere. It\u2019s a celebration of our shared values and common goals \u2013 working towards peace, unity and international friendship.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese sound like big ambitions, and they are. Especially in this day and age, when there\u2019s so much going on in the world. But we can make them a reality by carrying out simple acts of kindness in our everyday lives. Every time we support people in our local communities, we\u2019re living our promise to help other people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery one of us is proud to make our promise and build on the legacy of generations of the Scouts that came before us.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/vknkqpsb/world-scout-jamboree-group-photo.jpg","width":5457,"height":2840,"altText":"A large group of people, including Scouts wearing blue and orange uniforms with neckerchiefs, pose together outdoors in a park-like setting with lush green trees in the background. Some individuals wear traditional Korean hanbok, while others hold fans or decorative items. The group appears cheerful, with many waving, smiling, and making celebratory gestures.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EA joint birthday and celebration\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe day itself, 22 February, marks the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouts. It\u2019s a birthday he shared with his wife, Olave, who was World Chief Guide, which is why the day is special for Guides too (called Thinking Day).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EWelsh Explorers representing Scouts\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs is traditional, Scouts will be taking part in the Annual Wreath Laying Service at the Baden-Powell Memorial at Westminster Abbey, alongside our Girlguiding friends.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re delighted that this year we\u2019ll be represented by Explorer Scouts from Wales for the first time. It\u2019s especially fitting as 2025 is the Centenary of Scouts Cymru (formerly the Welsh Scout Council), celebrating 100 years of Welsh adventure. Rhian Moore, Chief Volunteer of Wales will be leading the renewal of the Scout promise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrating side by side with Girlguiding shows us living the true spirit of our founder \u2013 working in partnership and friendship, showing that together we\u2019re stronger.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/u45n0rhc/commonwealth-scouts-at-gilwell.jpg","width":1024,"height":683,"altText":"A large group of Scouts, wearing neckerchiefs and casual outdoor clothing, gather on a lush green hillside under a cloudy sky. In the center of the group, a small tree has been planted, with a few individuals in red uniforms standing nearby. The Scouts appear cheerful, posing together for a group photo with a scenic landscape in the background.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EA message of openness and friendship\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we\u2019re reminded that the world is still a troubled place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery day, we see that many people across the world face hardship due to conflict, displacement, and famine. Often these are displaced and seeking safety and refuge. At times, we see differences in views and opinions creating divisions, making our commitment to dialogue even more important.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why, this Founder\u2019s Day, we\u2019re proud to uphold our Scouts proud values of care, respect, integrity, respect, belief and cooperation. We celebrate our differences and embrace the opportunity to have dialogue around our common approach to unity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019m proud that Scouts welcome young people and volunteers from every background. All genders, faiths and races are welcome here.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs we look ahead, I\u2019m determined to work even harder to make Scouts more reflective of our communities, striving for a more equitable, diverse and inclusive movement, where everyone \u2013 regardless of who they are, and where they live \u2013 feels like they can belong.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENo matter how you\u2019re celebrating Founder\u2019s Day (cake always works), thank you for all you\u2019re doing to support our young people. 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