{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 data-olk-copy-source=\u0022MessageBody\u0022\u003EOur purpose\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\u0022MessageBody\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022130\u0022 data-end=\u0022304\u0022\u003EThe UK Inclusion Team is a dedicated community of volunteers who are passionate about ensuring Scouting is a place where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to thrive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022306\u0022 data-end=\u0022529\u0022\u003EOur vision for inclusion in Scouts is that every young person and volunteer (regardless of background, ability, gender, sexuality, faith or beliefs) can fully participate in Scouting and feel a genuine sense of belonging.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022531\u0022 data-end=\u0022851\u0022\u003EWe work across the movement to remove barriers, champion diversity, and create environments where all young people can take part, have fun, and develop skills for life. 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