About Us

1st Parkstone Scout Group is part of The Scout Association, a UK registered charity (No. 306101). We provide opportunities for young people in Parkstone, Poole, Dorset to develop skills for life through fun, challenge, and adventure.

This website is run by volunteers to share information about our activities, sections, and how to get involved.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this website or our activities, you can contact us here

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and adults at risk.

All volunteers follow The Scout Association’s safeguarding policies and procedures. For more information, please visit the Scouts safeguarding page.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact us using the details above or through The Scout Association directly.

Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly in line with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

We only collect personal information where necessary, for example:

• Enquiries about joining the group
• Volunteer applications
• Communications about events and activities

Personal data is stored securely and is only accessed by authorised volunteers. We may use systems approved by The Scout Association (such as Online Scout Manager) to manage membership and communications.

For full details, please see our Privacy Policy (link to be added).

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help it function properly and to improve your experience.

This includes:

• Essential cookies needed for the website to operate
• Analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

External Links

Our website may include links to external websites, including social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing personal information.

Website Information and Disclaimer

We aim to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that all content will always be complete or current.

Content is provided for general information only and may be subject to change without notice.

Copyright

© 1st Parkstone Scout Group

All content on this website, including text and images, is owned by the group unless otherwise stated. Content may not be reproduced without permission.