"deviants", the organisation's programmes are now open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other (LGBTQA+) young people and adults.

;Religion and beliefsWhile originally requiring a promise of "Duty to God", the organisation's programmes and leader roles are now open to those of any faith or none, with variations to the Scout Promise to accommodate those of any religion or beliefs. Following criticisms of its original requirement for a commitment to God, in October 2013, the organisation announced that an alternative version