A Million Hands

261247

have pledged to be part of A Million Hands so far

16 young people from the are part of A Million Hands because 93% said knowing they’ve made a difference was important to them

30 young people from the are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

27 young people from the are part of A Million Hands because 87% said Scouting should help them take social action

20 young people from the are part of A Million Hands because 97% said improving the lives of others is an important part of Scouting

36 young people from the 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

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

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 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
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.

Identify need

Helping young people to build empathy for their chosen issue.
Plan action

Thinking through which actions would create real change.
Take action

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

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

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

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

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

Resources
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

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

Green Spaces for Change