The Scout Promise

Scouting has a simple and positive promise that is required to be made by all members. The Promise together with the Scout Law, gives a distinctive ethos to the practices of the Movement and acts as a bond with Scouts in other countries. The three key principles are:

• Duty to self
• Duty to God
• Duty to others

Everyone in Scouting expresses their membership and acceptance of the three key principles by taking the Promise and following the Scout Law. Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts have their own special Promise and Law, suitable for their age range. These can be found on the scout website.

On my honour, I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and to the King To help other people And to keep the Scout Law	On my honour, I promise that I will do my best To uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the King, To help other people And to keep the Scout Law

Other alternative wordings can be viewed on the scouts.org.uk reflecting different faiths and systems of belief.

The Scout Law

A Scout is to be trusted. A Scout is loyal. A Scout is friendly and considerate. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts. A Scout has courage in all difficulties. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

Be prepared!