Democracy Challenge

The Democracy Challenge is a unique badge developed for Scouting in Wales and is available for the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections.

This Badge is a stand alone item, and although in some cases ties in with existing program ideas, is not intended to be a two for one offer! Rather the intention is young people are encouraged to explore the democratic processes of the United Kingdom, Wales and Local Authorities in order that they are better placed to make their own judgements in the future and take an appropriate part in democracy in society. The Badge is apolitical and is not, nor should be seen as, endorsing any one political party over another.

For Cub Scouts the Challenge has four areas including the requirement of taking part in an Pack forum.  In addition all participants must complete a recipe from The Democracy Cookbook published by The Electoral Commission, helping them to gain further insight into and information of the democratic process.

The badge can be ordered from the ScoutsWales office by Badge Secretarys or section Leaders by calling 01446 795277. The badge should be worn on uniform as an occasional badge.

The following links detail the Cub Scout requirements of the Wales Democracy Challenge Badge and documents to support it.

General Requirements (doc, 542KB)

Cub Record Card (pdf, 84KB)

Cub Record Card (doc, 551KB)

Democracy Cookbook (English, pdf, 8.1MB)

Democracy Cookbook (Welsh, pdf, 15.2MB)

Democracy Cookbook - National Assembly for Wales Special
(English, pdf, 818KB)

Democracy Cookbook - National Assembly for Wales Special
(Welsh, pdf, 2.2MB)