The Scout Association of Hong Kong 香港童軍總會

What The Scout Association of Hong Kong 香港童軍總會 does

The Scout Association of Hong Kong (香港童軍總會) is a non-profit youth organization formally constituted in July 1915 under the Scout Association of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1005), with scouting activities in Hong Kong dating to 1909. It is the sole member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in Hong Kong and delivers non-formal progressive education to youth aged 4-25 through five sections — Grasshopper Scouts (4-7), Cub Scouts (6-11), Scouts (11-15), Venture Scouts (15-20), and Rover Scouts (18-25) — plus Extension Scouts for members with disabilities. The organization spans five geographic regions (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, East Kowloon, New Territories, New Territories East) and over 40 districts, supported by thousands of volunteer adult leaders, a small professional staff of approximately 36 employees, and six wholly-owned subsidiaries (The Scout Shop, B P International hotel, Education Centre, Friends of Scouting, Baden-Powell Scout Club, Commissioners' Club).

The Association's digital infrastructure centres on member and training management rather than consumer-facing products. Core platforms include the bilingual main website (scout.org.hk), a Training Management System (tms.scout.org.hk) for wood badge and leader skill course enrolment, an annual e-Census system for member statistics, and the Scout Shop e-commerce platform (hkscoutshop.org.hk) for uniform and equipment sales. The service.scout.org.hk portal handles online membership registration, while the JOTA/JOTI programme connects members to global Scout activities. Outreach combines Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, the monthly Hong Kong Scouting magazine (currently at Issue 504, April 2026), annual events (Rally, Awards Ceremony, Founder's Day, Jamborees), and school- and community-based recruitment.

Revenue derives from four blended streams: HKSAR Home and Youth Affairs Bureau subsidies (uniform and training assistance for needy student members), Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donations (notably the Jockey Club Youth Awards Scheme), voluntary membership contributions, and commercial income from B P International (hotel), the Scout Shop (retail), Education Centre, and rental of the Hong Kong Scout Centre complex. The organization is governed by a Scout Council, an AHQ Executive Committee, and a Chief Commissioner's Council, with the HKSAR Chief Executive serving as Chief Scout (Patron) by invitation of the Scout Council. The Association's current 2026/2027 leadership team is led by Chief Commissioner Dr Wilson LAI Wai-sang and Executive Committee Chairman Mr Karson CHOI Ka-tsan, GBS, JP, and operates under a Development Strategy Plan covering 2024-2027.

Name

The Scout Association of Hong Kong 香港童軍總會

Legal name

Scout Association of Hong Kong 香港童軍總會

Website

https://scout.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Scout Association of Hong Kong (香港童軍總會) is a statutory non-profit youth organization, established under Cap. 1005 in 1915, delivering progressive scouting programmes to youth aged 4-25 across five sections and five geographic regions, supported by volunteer leaders, government subsidies, and commercial subsidiaries including B P International hotel and the Scout Shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting organization
• Adult leader training
• Outdoor education services
• Volunteer youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: The Association receives government funding through the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau for youth development programs, including uniform subsidies for student members and training assistance schemes.
2. Social Donations and Charitable Contributions: Financial contributions from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and other social donors to support youth programs and activities.
3. Membership Contributions: Voluntary membership contributions from youth and adult members. Adults aged 18 and above, of any race, religion, class or sex, who are Hong Kong residents and accept the Scout Promise and Law may join as members.
4. Commercial Operations (Facilities and Retail): Revenue from operating or leasing facilities including the Hong Kong Scout Centre, Baden-Powell International House, Scout Shop (retail of uniforms and equipment), and other commercial activities within the Scout Centre complex.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Scout Association of Hong Kong delivers non-formal progressive education and youth character development through five age-based sections (ages 4-25) plus Extension Scouts for youth with disabilities, supported by a volunteer adult leadership structure trained via the Wood Badge system. The Association also operates supporting commercial and service arms including the Scout Shop (uniforms and equipment retail), B P International (hotel), camp sites, activity centres, and the Hong Kong Scout Centre headquarters, alongside a monthly publication (Hong Kong Scouting) and adult leader training programs.

Product overview

The Scout Association of Hong Kong operates a comprehensive youth development organization with six distinct youth membership sections (Grasshopper Scouts ages 4-7, Cub Scouts ages 6-11, Scouts ages 11-15, Venture Scouts ages 15-20, Rover Scouts ages 18-25, and Extension Scouts for youth with disabilities). The association is governed by its Constitution and Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR), and provides adult leadership training through the Wood Badge system. Supporting infrastructure includes retail services through The Scout Shop, hospitality through B P International, multiple camp sites and activity centres including the Hong Kong Scout Centre and Hong Kong Scout Centennial Building. The association publishes the monthly Hong Kong Scouting magazine and annual reports, while the Training Branch provides leader development programs. The organizational structure comprises five regions (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, East Kowloon, New Territories, and New Territories East) with numerous districts under each.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, HKSAR GovernmentcoreOthersThe Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (民政及青年事務局) provides government subsidies to the Association for youth development programs. Subsidy schemes include: (1) Assistance Scheme for Needy Student Members' Uniform (subsidized by Home and Youth Affairs Bureau), and (2) Assistance Scheme for Needy Student Members' Training. These schemes ensure financially disadvantaged youth can participate in Scouting regardless of economic background. Representatives of the Bureau also serve as observers at the AHQ Executive Committee meetings.
• B P International (龍堡國際)minorOthersB P International (B P International House / 龍堡國際) offers a Scout Membership Program and special dining discounts exclusively for Scout Association members. The association promotes these member benefits through its official website. B P International is a subsidiary organization of the Association, located at the Hong Kong Scout Centre complex.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): Global umbrella body of which the Scout Association of Hong Kong is the sole Hong Kong member. Comparable as the governing ecosystem organization that sets training standards, international event eligibility, and global brand frameworks the Association operates within.

Direct peers

• Scouts Canada: Canadian national WOSM member organization with the same age-segmented youth sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers), volunteer-led patrol system, and badge-based progressive training. Highly comparable in operating model and target demographic.
• The Scout Association (UK): Original founding Scout organization from which the Hong Kong Association historically derived its charter. Operates an almost identical age-sectioned progressive youth program, training infrastructure (Wood Badges), and WOSM affiliation, making it the closest mission and structure peer.
• The Boys' Brigade Hong Kong: Christian-based uniformed youth organization operating in Hong Kong with similar age-sectioned progression, volunteer-led structure, and badge-based training. Comparable as a direct competitor for youth and volunteer members in the same territory.
• Girl Guides Association of Hong Kong: Sister WAGGGS-affiliated youth organization operating in Hong Kong with a parallel age-progression structure, volunteer leader model, and nonprofit governance. Comparable in scale, mission, and Hong Kong-specific operating environment.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups: Large Hong Kong-based nonprofit providing youth development services, leadership training, and community programs. Comparable as a local peer competing for government subsidies, volunteer engagement, and youth member mindshare in the same territory.
• YMCA of Hong Kong: Hong Kong youth and community services nonprofit offering character-building programs, camping, and leadership training. Comparable in mission, nonprofit status, and reliance on government and charitable funding in the same Hong Kong market.

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): National Scout organization in the United States operating the same WOSM-aligned youth development model across multiple age sections and program areas. Highly comparable as the largest direct counterpart to the Scout Association of Hong Kong in terms of mission, structure, and member lifecycle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzWCJnS0wHFMq1rkqzZSXUw
• Facebookfacebook.com/hkscout
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkscouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hkscout

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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