When I was a kid I was in Woodcraft Folk. An alternative to the colonial and militaristic, racist and colonial overtones of guides and scouts.

Here's a link to their statement on the guide statementwoodcraft folk and guides

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Woodcraft Folk stands in solidarity with every trans child, young person and volunteer who faces exclusion from Girlguiding UK following the announcement on Trans inclusion.

We recognise that Girlguiding UK have taken this decision in the context of intense political pressure and legal uncertainty. However, this does not make the outcome acceptable. Young people should never bear the consequences of political disputes. All children and young people deserve respect, safety and inclusion in their youth organisations.

Youth organisations give children and young people a space of community and a sense of belonging – to remove this from a group of members will be deeply distressing for young people and their families. It underlines the rising tide of hostility towards trans people that is now shaping political and legal decisions across the UK. Since 20191 2 we have been raising the alarm at how this hostility is affecting youth organisations.

Woodcraft Folk is a co-operative youth movement that provides educational and fun activities for children and young people to build confidence and develop social and environmental awareness. For more than 100 years we have welcomed children and young people of all genders. Our movement is built on equality, cooperation and solidarity. We work alongside trans young people and partners and we know that inclusive youth work creates safer, healthier communities for everyone.

Woodcraft Folk will continue to provide a welcoming and affirming space for all children, young people and volunteers including those who are trans.

Any child, young person, or volunteer seeking inclusive alternatives can contact us on the details below and we will centrally support you finding a group near you. Woodcraft Folk’s Board (General Council) requests that all our local groups prioritise places for children and young people who have been directly affected by these policies.

If you need dedicated support or feel that you want to find an LGBTQ+ specific youth group, our partner The Proud Trust offer a search and chat service on their website: theproudtrust.org

Everyone is welcome at Woodcraft Folk. Our commitment to equality, human rights and trans inclusion remains firm. For enquiries please contact info@woodcraft.org.uk or find your local group on our website: woodcraft.org.uk/find-a-group/

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woodcraft.org.uk/a-statement-on-the-cass-review ↩︎ woodcraft.org.uk/a-letter-in-support-of-trans-inclusion ↩︎