Scouts Insurance for Scout Groups, Leaders, Activities, Camps, Events and Organisations

Specialist Insurance for Scout Groups Activities Camps Events and Organisations

Scout groups and scouting organisations can combine organised activities, camps, events, fundraising, leaders, volunteers, employees, premises and substantial amounts of equipment.

Operations can range from an individual local group using a hired hall to larger organisations with permanent premises, campsites, activity facilities, vehicles and multiple locations.

Quote Monkey can introduce suitable organisational and commercial enquiries to specialist brokers who can consider the activities, participants, premises, equipment and structure involved.

Request a Scouts Insurance Quote

Scout Groups and Organisations • Camps Activities and Events

Halls Campsites and Equipment • Local Groups and Larger Organisations

Trustpilot ★★★★★ Rated Excellent

Scout Groups Organisations Halls and Campsites

Local Scout Groups

Local Scout groups may organise regular meetings, structured activities, camps, fundraising and community events. Insurance considerations can reflect the organisation, activities, leaders, volunteers, premises and equipment involved rather than providing personal insurance for individual members.

Larger Scout Organisations

Larger scouting organisations may coordinate several groups, employees, volunteers, activity programmes, equipment and central administration. A specialist broker can consider suitable organisations according to their complete structure and range of activities.

Scout Associations and Membership Bodies

Associations and membership organisations may arrange activities, training, events, facilities and administrative services for groups or members. Their responsibilities can differ from those of an individual local Scout group.

Scout Halls and Premises

Groups may own, lease or hire halls, meeting rooms, offices and other premises used for meetings, training and organised activities. Buildings, contents and responsibilities towards visitors can form important parts of the organisation's insurance requirements.

Scout Campsites

Organisations operating Scout campsites may have camping areas, buildings, equipment stores, activity facilities and visiting groups. Insurance considerations can reflect both the premises and the organised activities taking place there.

Multi Site Scout Organisations

Larger organisations may operate several halls, campsites, activity facilities, offices or equipment stores. Suitable multi-site arrangements can be considered according to the locations, activities and organisational structure involved.

Camps Activities Events Fundraising and Community Programmes

Scout Camps and Residential Activities

Scout organisations may arrange camps and residential programmes at their own facilities or suitable third-party locations. The activities undertaken, facilities used and responsibilities of the organisation can influence the insurance required.

Outdoor Skills and Organised Activities

Scouting can involve outdoor skills, hiking, navigation, games and other structured activities. Because activities vary considerably, their inclusion depends on insurer acceptance and the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy arranged.

Fundraising Activities

Groups may raise funds through organised activities involving members, parents and the public. Insurance considerations can vary according to the type of fundraising activity, location and involvement of third parties.

Community Events and Open Days

Scout organisations may arrange community events, open days, fairs and other activities involving visitors and members of the public. Events Public Liability Insurance may be relevant to suitable events, subject to the activities being accepted by the insurer.

Competitions Displays and Demonstrations

Suitable competitions, displays, demonstrations and organised activity days can form part of a Scout programme or public event. The nature of each activity can affect whether and how it can be considered by an insurer.

Hired Venues and Third Party Locations

Scout groups may use schools, community halls, leisure facilities, campsites and other third-party premises. Responsibilities at a hired location can differ from those arising at premises owned or controlled directly by the organisation.

Specialist Insurance for Scout Groups Camps Activities and Organisations

From local Scout groups and halls to campsites, events and larger organisations, Quote Monkey can introduce suitable enquiries to specialist brokers who can consider the activities, participants, premises, employees, volunteers and equipment involved.

Request a Scouts Insurance Quote

Premises Equipment Contents and Storage

Scout Halls and Buildings

Scout organisations may own or occupy halls, offices, campsite buildings and other facilities. Commercial Property Insurance may be relevant to suitable organisational property, depending on ownership, occupancy and the cover required.

Camping and Activity Equipment

Groups can own tents, camping equipment, activity equipment, training aids, furniture, tools and other organisational property. The treatment of specialist activity equipment can depend on the activities and policy arranged.

Business Contents Insurance

Computers, office equipment, furniture, kitchen equipment and other suitable contents may require Business Contents Insurance. Organisational contents should remain distinct from property personally owned by individual members.

Equipment Storage

Camping equipment, activity equipment and other organisational property may be stored in Scout halls, campsite buildings, dedicated stores, garages or outbuildings. Storage arrangements can affect the insurance requirements for the property involved.

External Storage and Self Storage

Groups using suitable external storage or self-storage may need to consider Storage Insurance or Business Goods and Stock in Self Storage for appropriate organisational property, subject to the policy terms and acceptance criteria.

Equipment in Transit

Groups may move suitable equipment between halls, campsites, events and activity locations. Goods in Transit Insurance may be relevant to appropriate organisational property while being transported and remains separate from insurance for the vehicle itself.

Scout hall campsite and organisational equipment at a professionally managed UK Scout facility

Public Liability Employees Leaders Volunteers and Instruction

Public Liability Insurance

Public Liability Insurance may be relevant where Scout organisations interact with participants, parents, visitors, landlords, venues and members of the public. The activities insured depend on insurer acceptance and the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy arranged.

Employers Liability Insurance

Larger organisations may employ administrators, site staff, maintenance workers, instructors and other personnel. Employers' Liability Insurance may be legally required where staff are employed, subject to applicable exemptions.

Leaders and Volunteers

Scout organisations commonly rely on leaders and volunteers to help organise meetings, camps, events and activities. Their insurance position can depend on the organisation, their role, the activities undertaken and the policy arrangements in place.

Professional Training and Instruction

Some organisations may provide structured leader training, skills instruction, activity tuition or other organised training programmes. Genuine professional training services can create considerations beyond ordinary group supervision.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Professional Indemnity Insurance may be relevant where an organisation provides genuine professional training, instruction, assessments or technical recommendations. It should not be forced onto routine Scout meetings or ordinary supervision where no relevant professional service is provided.

Participants Parents Visitors and the Public

Meetings, camps, fundraising and community events can involve participants, parents, visitors and members of the public. Suitable liability arrangements depend on the organisation's activities and policy rather than every participant or visitor being assumed to have individual insurance.

Websites Cyber Vehicles and Organisational Administration

Websites Memberships and Bookings

Scout organisations may use websites for membership administration, campsite bookings, event registrations, fundraising, payments and communications. Website and Online Business Insurance may be relevant where digital systems form an important part of the organisation's activities.

Cyber Insurance

Membership information, participant records, online payments and organisational systems can create data and technology exposures. Cyber Insurance may be relevant where organisations store or process electronic information or depend on digital services.

Working From Home Administration

Leaders, officers and administrators may handle accounts, membership records, bookings, fundraising administration and communications from home. Working From Home Insurance may be relevant to suitable home-based administrative activities.

Commercial Vehicles

Suitable vans and other vehicles may be used to move equipment or support organisational activities. Commercial Vehicle Insurance may be relevant depending on the vehicle, ownership and business or organisational use involved.

Minibuses and Larger Fleets

Larger organisations may operate minibuses or several suitable vehicles across multiple sites and activities. Appropriate motor insurance depends on the vehicles and their use, while larger suitable operations may also need to consider Motor Fleet Insurance.

Digital Records and Organisational Systems

Larger organisations may rely on central systems for membership, bookings, activity administration, finance and communications. Insurance considerations can reflect the organisation's dependence on technology as well as its physical premises and activities.

Membership Networks Larger Organisations and Continuity

Group and Affinity Arrangements

Group and Affinity Insurance may be relevant to suitable associations, membership bodies and larger organisational networks. Any arrangement depends on the organisation and available insurance structure rather than automatically providing insurance to every individual member.

Associations and Organisational Networks

Larger scouting bodies may coordinate local groups, facilities, training, events and administrative services. A specialist broker can consider suitable network structures according to the responsibilities retained centrally and those held by individual groups.

Multiple Groups and Locations

An organisation may oversee several local groups operating from different halls, campsites or activity facilities. Insurance requirements can reflect the combined locations, property, employees and organisational responsibilities involved.

Campsites Activity Centres and Facilities

Larger organisations may own or operate campsites, activity centres, halls, stores and other facilities used by their own groups or visitors. Premises and activities can require separate consideration within the overall insurance programme.

Business Interruption Insurance

Organisations that depend on an insured hall, campsite, activity centre or other premises may consider Business Interruption Insurance following an insured event affecting insured business property. Cover depends on the circumstances and policy arranged and should not be treated as general cancellation insurance.

Growing and Larger Scout Organisations

Suitable organisations can range from individual local groups to larger operations with multiple locations, employees, volunteers, vehicles, substantial equipment and central administration. A specialist broker can consider the organisation as a whole rather than treating every site or activity in isolation.

Insurance for Local Scout Groups and Larger Scouting Organisations

Whether you operate a local Scout group, hall, campsite, activity facility, association or larger multi-site organisation, Quote Monkey can introduce suitable enquiries to a specialist broker who can consider the activities, premises, people and equipment involved.

Request a Specialist Scouts Insurance Quote

Organised Scout community event with leaders activities families and visitors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scouts Insurance?▼

Scouts Insurance is specialist insurance for suitable Scout groups, associations and scouting organisations. Insurance can be considered for organisational liabilities, employees, premises, equipment, camps, events and other accepted activities, depending on the organisation and policy arranged.

Can local Scout groups be insured?▼

Potentially. Local groups organising meetings, activities, camps, fundraising and community events can be considered according to their activities, premises, leaders, volunteers and equipment.

Can larger Scout organisations and associations be insured?▼

Potentially. Larger organisations coordinating several groups, locations, facilities, employees, volunteers and activity programmes can be considered according to their complete organisational structure.

Can Scout halls and other premises be insured?▼

Suitable halls, offices, campsite buildings, stores and other organisational premises may potentially be considered. The insurance required can depend on ownership, occupancy, use and the property involved.

Can Scout campsites be insured?▼

Potentially. Organisations operating campsites with camping areas, buildings, equipment stores and activity facilities can be considered according to the premises and activities involved.

Can Scout camps and organised activities be covered?▼

Suitable camps and organised activities can potentially be considered, subject to insurer acceptance. Scouting can involve a wide range of activities, so individual activities should not be assumed to be automatically covered.

Can fundraising events and community events be insured?▼

Potentially. Fundraising events, community fairs, open days and other suitable organised events can be considered according to the activities, location, visitors and arrangements involved.

Is Public Liability Insurance relevant to Scout groups?▼

Public Liability Insurance may be relevant where Scout organisations interact with participants, parents, visitors, landlords, venues and members of the public. The scope of cover depends on the activities accepted by the insurer and the policy arranged.

Do Scout organisations need Employers' Liability Insurance?▼

Employers' Liability Insurance may be legally required where staff are employed, subject to applicable exemptions. This may be relevant to organisations employing administrators, campsite staff, maintenance workers, instructors or other personnel.

Are Scout leaders and volunteers automatically insured?▼

Not necessarily. The insurance position of leaders and volunteers can depend on their roles, the organisation, activities undertaken and policy arrangements. They should not be assumed to have automatic individual cover simply because they assist a Scout group.

Can professional training and instruction be insured?▼

Potentially. Organisations providing genuine structured training, skills instruction, assessments or professional guidance may have additional insurance considerations, including Professional Indemnity Insurance where appropriate.

Can Scout equipment and contents be insured?▼

Suitable camping equipment, activity equipment, furniture, computers, office equipment and other organisational property may potentially be considered. Cover depends on the property, location and policy arranged.

Can Scout equipment be kept in external storage or self storage?▼

Suitable organisational property may potentially be insured while kept in appropriate external storage or self-storage, subject to the applicable policy terms, limits, conditions and acceptance criteria.

Is equipment belonging personally to individual Scouts automatically covered?▼

No. Property belonging personally to members should remain distinct from equipment and contents owned by the Scout organisation. Personal property should not be assumed to be covered by the organisation's insurance.

Can Scout groups use websites for memberships bookings and payments?▼

Yes. Organisations may use websites and digital systems for memberships, campsite bookings, event registrations, fundraising and payments. Website and Online Business Insurance and Cyber Insurance may be relevant to suitable organisations.

Can administration carried out from home be considered?▼

Potentially. Leaders, officers and administrators may undertake membership administration, accounts, bookings and communications from home. Working From Home Insurance may be relevant to suitable home-based organisational activities.

Can vans minibuses and other Scout organisation vehicles be insured?▼

Suitable organisational vehicles may require separate motor insurance appropriate to their ownership and use. Larger organisations operating several suitable vehicles may also need to consider fleet arrangements.

Can equipment being transported between Scout locations be insured?▼

Goods in Transit Insurance may be relevant to suitable organisational equipment being moved between halls, campsites, events, storage facilities and activity locations. This remains separate from insurance for the vehicle itself.

Can multi-site Scout organisations be insured?▼

Potentially. Larger organisations operating several halls, campsites, activity facilities, stores or offices can be considered according to their combined locations, activities, employees, volunteers and property.

How can a Scout group or organisation arrange insurance?▼

Quote Monkey can introduce suitable enquiries to a specialist broker who can consider the organisation, activities, premises, employees, volunteers, equipment and wider insurance requirements involved.