Skills for life, since 1908
Tynemouth Scouts is part of the Scouts, the UK’s biggest youth organisation. We cover a large part of North Tyneside, with groups in Tynemouth, North Shields, Meadow Well, Percy Main, Wallsend, Battle Hill and Howdon.
More than 800 young people aged 4 to 25 take part every week. They’re led by over 300 volunteers who give their time because they’ve seen the difference Scouts makes.
What we believe
We believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage them to do more, learn more and be more. We bring people together, celebrate difference and stand up for others.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Integrity. We’re honest, trustworthy and loyal.
- Respect. We respect ourselves and others.
- Care. We support others and take care of the world we live in.
- Belief. We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
- Co-operation. We make a positive difference and make friends.
Our story
Scouts in Tynemouth started in May 1908, when the 1st Tynemouth was formed. The 1st North Shields and 1st Christ Church followed that summer. On 27 September 1911, Lord Baden-Powell visited and said he was “well satisfied with Tynemouth Scouts”.
Groups have opened, merged and changed names since then, but there has always been Scouting here. Today we have 13 Groups and two Explorer Units. Read our full history.