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Operation Red Flare Returns

Published 2nd September 2026 Operation Red Flare: Explorer and Network Scout Event on 10-11 October 2026 We are delighted to announce the return of…

Young Leader Training

Published 21st July 2026, updated 23rd July 2026 New Young Leader Training Camps We are delighted to announce the launch of our new County…

GLSW Volunteering Opportunities

Published 29th June 2026 Could you join us and help make a difference? We are actively seeking additional volunteers to join our County Team.…

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Safeguarding and safety in Scouts

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.

Safeguarding and safety

Safeguarding concerns? Contact our Safeguarding Team directly safeguarding@glswscouts.org.uk

Welcome to Greater London South West Scouts, we have over 10,000 members scouting across the Richmond, Royal Borough Kingston, Sutton, Wimbledon and Wandle and Croydon boroughs. With our sections starting from Squirrels, then Beavers, moving to Cubs and then the options of Scouts, Sea Scouts and Air Scouts all manner of activities and adventures are provided. 

After Scouts our Young people move to Explorers and onto Network. We welcome everybody to our scouting family and we are looking forward to meeting you. Please fill in our contact form and we will be in touch shortly.

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