6-25 programme

Half a million young people committed to removing social barriers, connecting communities and improving lives.

#amillionhands

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20 young people from the 19th Itchen North (Thornhill) Scouts are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

18 young people from the Picard ESU (West Leeds) Explorers are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

15 young people from the 1st New Waltham Cubs are part of A Million Hands because 93% said knowing they’ve made a difference was important to them

35 young people from the 61st Renfrew & Inverclyde (7th Paisley) Scouts are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

20 young people from the 13th Stoke on Trent & Newcastle (1st Alsager) Beavers are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

  • What is A Million Hands?

    It’s a Community Impact campaign which reflects our ambition by 2018 to mobilise half a million people in support of four social issues chosen by young people.

    What issues did young people pick?

  • Why should my young people get involved?

    Hundreds of Programme activities, expertise from national charities and 87% of Scouts want to take part in Community Impact projects through Scouting.

    What support is available?

  • Don't have the time?

    A Million Hands is rooted in the 6-25 Programme and slots into your Programme nights. We’ll also walk you through the steps of supporting a high impact project.

    What's involved in a community impact project?

What issues can my young people tackle?

One movement. Four social issues. A Million Hands. These are the four social issues young people from across the UK selected. Which one will your young people choose? Once they have decided, click below to get all the resources you need.

  • Dementia

    Dementia

    Over 850,000 people in the UK have dementia and millions more are affected in some way. Could your young people make their lives better?

    Explore dementia
  • Disability

    Disability

    Over 11 million people in the UK are disabled by society. This affects their education, employment opportunities and even their safety. How can your young people change this?

    Explore disability
  • Mental health

    Mental wellbeing

    One in four people in the UK will experience mental health problems every year. Young people could help others to be more resilient. Why not help them to do so?

    Explore mental wellbeing
  • Water and sanitation

    Clean water and sanitation

    650 million people in the world live without safe water. Scouting is a global movement, what’s stopping our young people make global change?

    Explore clean water and sanitation

What's next?

Now your young people have picked their issue, use the Resource Packs to work through the five stages of the Community Impact Staged Activity Badge.

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    Identify need

    Helping young people to build empathy for their chosen issue.

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    Plan action

    Thinking through which actions would create real change.

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    Take action

    Rolling up our sleeves and taking practical action in the service of others.

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    Learn and do more

    Reflecting on what young people have learned and encouraging them to do even more.

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    Tell the world!

    Helping young people to celebrate what they’ve achieved and asking others to help.

Want more support?

  • Rooted in the 6-25 Programme

    Rooted in the 6-25 Programme

    Find out how A Million Hands helps you deliver the Programme.

    A Million Hands and the 6-25 Programme
  • The Resource Packs

    The Resource Packs

    Over 400 activities that will help your young people make a positive impact in the community.

    Resources
  • National PartnersLocal Support

    National partners, local support

    We've partnered with experts in social change to develop activities and support you locally.

    Want more support?
  • Green spaces for change

    Green Spaces for Change

    Being outdoors is an essential part of Scouting. How can we use nature to make social change?

    Green Spaces for Change

Find out how to get your young people involved

I’d like my young people involved

How well is your area doing?

The more of us there are, the more we'll help change peoples lives. Check out how many Groups/Units from your Region/Country are involved in A Million Hands and encourage more to get involved!