European Scout Federation (British Association) Explained

Type:organization
European Scout Federation (British Association)
Headquarters:England
Country:United Kingdom
F-Date:1959
Members:459
Chiefscouttitle:National Commissioner
Chiefscout:Jarrod McCormack
Website:F.S.E. (British Association)
Affiliation:Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme

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

SectionAgesPart ofActivitiesFormed
Otter Colony5 - 7GroupAlways busy and bright.1987
Wolf Cub Pack7 - 10½GroupA Scout in Training.1916
Scout Troop10½ - 16GroupFor the advancement of Scouting skills.1907
Rover Crew16 - No upper limitGroupEmphasis on Service and adventure.1918
Ranger Crew16 - No upper limitGroupEmphasis on Service and adventure.1974

Membership

Total Membership in 2015: 516

Groups

Links

https://www.fse-scouts.eu