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 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 Beaver Scout Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes, and nationalities, in the UK within Scouting. 

• For Christians and Jews

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God

• For Buddhists

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to act with love towards everyone

• For Hindus

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love the world

• For Muslims

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love Allah

• For Sikhs

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love Waheguru

• 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