European Scout Federation (British Association)

European Scout Federation (British Association)
Headquarters England
Country United Kingdom
Founded 1959
Membership 459
National Commissioner Jarrod McCormack
Affiliation Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme
Website
F.S.E. (British Association)

The European Scout Federation (British Association) is a Traditional Scouting youth organisation. It is a part of the other Scouting in the United Kingdom. Original test work set out by Robert Baden-Powell is still used. The original uniform is still evident today, broad brimmed hats, khaki shirts and shorts, making the wearer instantly recognisable as a Scout.

History

The European Scout Federation (British Association) is one of the organisations that founded the CES after leaving the Fédération du Scoutisme Européen (FSE), later renamed to the Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe, The Badge of the Association consists of a gold fleur-de-Lys on a red Cross Pattée, with a blue background, the old badge of the FSE.

Sections

Section Ages Part of Activities Formed
Otter Colony 5–7 Group Always busy and bright. 1987
Wolf Cub Pack 7–10½ Group A Scout in Training. 1916
Scout Troop 10½–16 Group For the advancement of Scouting skills. 1907
Rover Crew 16–No upper limit Group Emphasis on Service and adventure. 1918
Ranger Crew 16–No upper limit Group Emphasis on Service and adventure. 1974

Membership

Total Membership in 2015: 516

Groups

References

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