{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESo many of us remember that sense of pride pulling on a Cub jumper or buttoning up our volunteer shirt or blouse for the first time, feeling that we were joining something big and a little bit special. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat we wear is such a fundamental part of who we are. It\u2019s part of our identity as Scouts, and that\u2019s why were we\u2019re committed to remaining a uniformed youth movement. There\u2019s still a huge amount of pride in our uniform. We see that on big days like Remembrance Sunday and St. George\u2019s Day and on state occasions like King Charles III\u2019s Coronation in 2023. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/5jolsvpn/main-pic4.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Our uniform changing through time","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EFlexible and practical\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut it\u2019s also important to make sure that what we wear is inclusive and relevant (and doesn\u2019t become a barrier to taking part). That\u2019s why we held our review of what we wear. We listened to over 26,000 of young people and volunteers and it was clear that significant change isn\u2019t the biggest priority right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, while wholesale change is not what\u2019s needed, we did hear calls for our uniform to be more flexible, practical and affordable.\u202F \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo support these aims, based on the research, we\u2019re making changes to our rules, the styling and fit of our uniform and the range of informal wear available. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1072511096","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003ESome updates to our rules on what we wear\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can find out all about how we\u2019ve updated the rules in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/\u0022\u003Echapter 10 of POR\u003C/a\u003E on what we wear in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn summary:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve given more options for Scouts age and above to wear to make things more flexible and affordable (\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/#10.8#10.8\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#10.8\u0022\u003Efind all the details in 10.8. of POR\u003C/a\u003E)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-olk-copy-source=\u0022MessageBody\u0022\u003EWe keep all the items of uniform for all ages, but have made more things optional: nothing is removed or added \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe describe which items are optional, to support flexibility and affordability\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe make clear that uniform shouldn\u2019t be a barrier to taking part\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve set out a purpose of the uniform \u2013 for belonging, to be recognisable and to be comfortable\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve made sure we\u2019ve preserved the specific needs for members such as those in Marching Bands, Sea and Air Scouts, and across the Nations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u0027ve clarified rules on clothing to be worn at international events\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese changes are not radical, but bring the rules up to date to reflect common, current best practice in Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003EBetter comfort and fit\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003EResponding to feedback, a new version of the shirt worn by Scouts aged 10\u002B to adult will be available from January 2025. This will be in a new fabric, with a better cut for women, with more comfort and stretch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;aee5bbda-8fc6-4665-9a2a-4435b2da8515|46\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[201342446,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,201342447,\u0026quot;5\u0026quot;,201342448,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,201342449,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Aptos\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Aptos\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Aptos\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Aptos\u0026quot;,201341986,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Aptos\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,469775450,\u0026quot;x_msonormal\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;xmsonormal\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;240\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559739,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,469778324,\u0026quot;Normal\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003EOn both shirt styles, the updated and the original, we\u0027ll go up more sizes - 10XL for men, up to 36 for women - so it doesn\u0027t need to be bespoke and can be delivered to members faster.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85573101 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve also improved the cut of the trousers across all ages; the fabric is better and not as heavy. The new style trousers will be available from January 2025.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW37637274 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW37637274 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37637274 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022\u003EWe heard strong views about the current long line shirts from our female Muslim members. These are in the process of being redeveloped, in consultation with those who\u2019ll wear them: our female Muslim members. These will be available from January 2025.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66401841 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW66401841 BCX0\u0022\u003EExpanding our range of optional informal branded items\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66401841 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW66401841 BCX0\u0022\u003EAfter feedback that members wanted more options for informal Scout branded clothing, Scout Store has launched a striking new range of \u003Ca href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/search/icons\u0022\u003Et-shirts and hoodies\u003C/a\u003E for young people across the sections, with our familiar colours and distinctive icon prints.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/mclb4ehk/scouts-icon-range.png","width":827,"height":404,"altText":"Scouts icon range t shirts","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66401841 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003EPersonalised clothing\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003EFinally, personalisation is becoming ever more popular. Hundreds of Scout Groups are already personalising their informal group clothing, and Scout Store offer a fast efficient service\u00A0so you can \u003Ca href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/personalised-custom-printed-embroidered\u0022\u003Eadd your group logo\u003C/a\u003E on the the icon range and bold range.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe personalised Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs jumpers are also \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/personalised/personalised-clothing/personalised-uniform\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enow live\u003C/a\u003E. (This will mean that fewer of those Cubs jumpers will get lost at camp).\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1024755335","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022\u003EThank you\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW183539128 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022x_msonormal\u0022\u003EA huge thank you to everyone who took part in the review of what we wear. 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