Adventurous Activity Permits / Training
The information shown here is intended to help Adults who wish to apply or renew their Scout Activity Permit.
Activity permits are required for some of the more adventurous activities we undertake in Scouting. If an activity states it requires a permit, then you will need to obtain a permit, even if you hold the relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification.
Click this link to see a list of permitted activities as stated in POR.
Permit applications are now submitted via the My Membership system. Please click here to logon to the system.
Click this link to see the A-Z list of activities. This includes all information related to each activity.
Click here to view Scout HQ information relating to the permit scheme.
Click this link to view applicants guide information.
Contact and frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How can I contact the Manager of Activity Permits (MAPs)? |
Click here to contact the MAPS. |
| Who can I contact within County if I have a technical question about an activity or I would like to get involved with one of the SASU's? | Click here to contact the Activities team leader. He / She will advise you on the best person(s) to contact. |
| How long does it take to process a permit application? | Each permit application will be processed as quickly as possible. But I'm afraid there is no commitment to complete an application within a fixed time scale. If you feel you have waited too long, contact your line Manager or MAPS and request an update on progress. |
| Once I have submitted my permit application, I'm I OK to run my activity? | Very simply, no. Scouting POR is very clear on this. Permits are only valid once they show in Compass. If you do not have the permit, then you are not allowed to organise that permitted activity. |
| I volunteer alongside a County assessor. Can they simply do my assessment? | Yes, but the whole process shown above, must be followed. |
| I'm an Occasional Helper within my child's group and I'd like to use my skills (e.g. climbing) to take the section out. Is this possible? | You first need to obtain a permit but like any other Scouting member, you can apply for a permit. You may have to complete some other training. Note: Not all roles in Scouting can have a permit assigned to them. You will need to hold a correct role to hold a permit. |
Activity Training
If you require training for any activity, please contact the County team for that activity. County teams are listed under each activity. Select the activity you are looking for and you will find a section about asking technical questions for that activity. Use the contact link to send them an email and they will advise you how best to proceed.
Sections supported
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