The Scout Association in an open and inclusive movement, that supports its members in engaging in spirituality in an exciting and meaningful way to them, because of this the Scout Association does not identify with one faith exclusively.
Anyone who shares our fundamental values can be a Scout. Every Scout is unique, but they find common ground in their shared Scout values and make a commitment to them through the Scout Promise and Law. It’s important that Scouts is inclusive, so there are variations of the Promise to reflect the range of Scouts’ faiths and beliefs. The different versions of the Promise can be said together at the same time.
Why is the Promise important?
The Scout Promise is a simple way for young people and adults to recognise and celebrate their common Scout values. When a Scout joins, they promise to uphold these values. Before making their Promise for the first time during a special ceremony we call an Investiture, it’s critical that every member has the opportunity to think about it and discuss its meaning.
Incorporating multiple versions of the Promise
When you invite someone to make or renew their Promise, just ask them to do it ‘in their own words’. It’s especially important to remember this when lots of people are saying their Promise together, for example, at an event. The different versions of the Promise can be said together at the same time.
Who decides which Promise to take?
When you invite someone to make or renew their Promise, just ask them to do it ‘in their own words’. It’s especially important to remember this when lots of people are saying their Promise together, for example, at an event. The different versions of the Promise can be said together at the same time.
The Scout Promise variations
Scouts is open to people of all faiths and of none. That’s why we have different variations of our Promise: so that everyone’s included and can say a set of words that means something to them.
Squirrel Scouts Promise
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru.
Beaver Scouts Promise
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah
The Beaver Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru.
Cub Scouts Promise
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to the Queen,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to the Queen,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the Queen
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
This information shows the Scout Promise written in Arabic, including the line ‘Duty to God and the Queen’. Download the Promise in Arabic.
The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
Scouts Promise (Scouts, Explorers, Network & Volunteers)
The Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to the Queen,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Christian
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to the Queen,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the Queen
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
Promise Posters Downloads
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Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network Scouts and Adult Volunteers use the same promise.
