The World Baden-Powell Fellowship

Join a Global Fellowship 

Across every continent, Scouts are active on the frontlines. They’re restoring environments after climate disasters, delivering aid in crisis zones, building peace in divided communities and creating opportunities where none existed before.

They don’t wait for change. They become the change.

The Baden-Powell Fellowship is how visionaries like you power that momentum, creating the conditions for 60 million Scouts around the world to act, lead and thrive.

The Baden-Powell Fellowship recognises individuals for their contributions to the World Scout Foundation in support of Scouting and unites them in a global network.

Fellowship receptions and other events are hosted worldwide and online to welcome new members, share updates and strengthen connections. New Baden-Powell Fellows are personally presented with a special pin by His Majesty The King of Sweden, Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation.
  

A Lifelong Association 

Becoming a Baden-Powell Fellow, or BP Fellow as they are known, offers a lifelong association with the Scout Movement and with leaders from business, government and civil society who share the same ideals.

Whether or not you were a Scout, membership brings the unique reward of being part of the growth and development of young people across the world. BP Fellows of all ages join a motivated network of more than 2,500 people across 100 countries and territories.
 

Your Fellowship Commitment 

The Baden-Powell Fellowship recognises a pledge of USD 10,000 for adults, with flexible ways to give:

• One-time gift
• Annual instalments over/up to 5 years
• Monthly instalments over/up to 10 years (from approx. USD 84 per month)

A first contribution of USD 1,000 ensures recognition at Baden-Powell Fellowship events, with the presentation of your pin and certificate.

Recognition Pathways 

As your giving grows, you can be recognised through additional programmes:

• The Honours Programme
  Elevate your impact over time, celebrating higher cumulative levels of giving, now including a new Diplomat’s Circle (USD 250,000) and tiered recognition within the Regal Circle.
• The Founder’s Heritage
  Legacy giving for those who prefer to create lasting impact through wills, estates or planned gifts – no USD 10,000 entry required.

Young Baden-Powell Fellows 

The Young Baden-Powell Fellows programme is for individuals under 35 who wish to begin their philanthropic journey. By pledging USD 1,000 before their 35th birthday, Young BP Fellows join a dedicated programme with tailored recognition, reduced event participation fees and global networking opportunities with 180 like-minded people.

At age 36, Young BP Fellows may pledge the remaining USD 9,000 (with flexible instalments) to become full BP Fellows or choose to conclude their membership.

Young BP Fellows may join:

• On their own initiative
• As a gift from parents, grandparents or family members
• Through sponsorship by another BP Fellow

Learn more about our Young Baden-Powell Fellows programme.

Friend-Raising recognition 

The Baden-Powell Fellowship also celebrates those who inspire others to give. Under the Friend-raising model, existing BP Fellows who introduce new donors may receive soft-credit recognition (30% of the new donor’s fulfilled pledge) toward their own cumulative giving, contributing to progress within the Honours Programme.

How to Join 

Philanthropy is at its best when it is transformational, for the people it impacts, and for the giver who chooses to contribute.

The Baden Powell Fellowship is your chance to stand at that intersection: to see your generosity ripple out across communities and generations, while joining a community of peers who share your vision for a better world.

When you are ready to become a BP Fellow, select one of the options below to make your pledge. A downloadable BP Fellowship pledge card is also available at the bottom of this page.

Your Fellowship means more than Recognition 

1. Impact, Visible and Measurable
   As a BP Fellow, you see more than numbers. You see stories, faces and results from the field. Youth leadership in action, made possible by your generous support.
2. Exclusive Engagement, Deep Connection
   Join curated immersion trips, global forums and inspiring conversations with Scouts and leaders around the world. See your giving in motion and build relationships with peers who share your vision.
3. Light the Path for Others
   The Baden Powell Fellowship pin, presented by HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, the Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation is a mark of distinction. Importantly, it signals to your community and network that you stand for youth and for the future.

What sets the Baden-Powell Fellowship apart? 

There are many ways to give, and many causes worthy of support. But the Baden-Powell Fellowship is distinct. It is not just about funding programmes. It is about standing behind the world’s largest youth movement, giving it the strength to grow, and ensuring young people have the tools to shape the future we all share.

1. Strategic Impact
   We don’t just fund projects; we invest in scalable, sustainable systems change.
2. Transparent Partnership
   From budgets to field reports, you see where your dollars go.
3. Network Amplification
   Join a cadre of philanthropists who influence, collaborate and multiply impact.
4. Legacy Beyond Today
   Your commitment creates ripple effects, from local Scout groups to global change.

A Fellowship that spans generations and borders 

For more than 40 years, the World Scout Foundation has brought people together who care deeply about empowering young people through Scouting.

The Baden-Powell Fellowship is a truly diverse circle — entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community leaders and families — all united by a shared commitment to Scouting’s values and its mission to create a better world.

The Baden Powell Fellowship is both global and local. In many countries, national Chapters host their own gatherings and celebrations, adding to the international events that connect BP Fellows from every continent. Wherever you are, you will find a community of people who share your vision and passion.

When you join, you become part of a living network that is as inspiring as it is impactful — a Fellowship that celebrates both individual generosity and collective strength.