10/10/2026
💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY ~ A place to belong. ⚜️
Sometimes, the most important thing a young person takes away from Scouts isn’t a badge, a new skill or even an incredible adventure.
It’s the feeling that they belong.
A place where they can be themselves. Where friendships are made, confidence grows and everyone has something to contribute.
A place where it’s okay to get things wrong, to try again, to ask for help or simply to have a bad day.
At 25th Halifax St Mark's Scout group, we see so much more than camping, climbing, campfires and muddy boots.
•We see friendships forming between young people who might never otherwise have met.
•We see young people encouraging each other when something feels difficult.
•We see quiet confidence growing as someone discovers they can do something they never thought possible.
•And we see volunteers giving their time, offering encouragement, listening and helping young people feel valued.
Scouting won’t solve every challenge a young person faces, and we wouldn’t pretend that it does.
But having somewhere to go, people who care and opportunities to laugh, explore and feel part of something can make a real difference.
Because sometimes, simply knowing you’ve got somewhere you belong means more than we realise.
On World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the friendships, connections and sense of belonging that make Scouting so special.
And we’d love to hear from you…
💬 What has being part of Scouts meant to you or your family? Perhaps it’s a friendship, a confidence boost, a special memory or simply finding your people.
Whether you’re a young person, parent, volunteer or former Scout, we’d love you to share your story.
Scouts more than just an adventure,
it’s a place to belong.
St Mark's Church Siddal St Andrews Halifax Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Siddal Primary School St. Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax Trinity Academy Akroydon Park Lane Academy - Halifax Halifax Courier Toby Hammond- West Yorkshire Scouts Lead Volunteer West Yorkshire Scouts