Find a Group
There are 15 Scout groups across Hackney and Tower Hamlets open to boys and girls regardless of their beliefs. You can find your nearest group on our map or scroll through our listings by area.
You can also send an email to join@eastlondonscouts.org.uk to be put in touch with your nearest group.
For more information about Explorer Scouts (aged 14-18) please visit our Explorer pages.
Groups by location
You can find out more about any of the groups for children aged 6 - 14 by clicking on one of the map pins.
Groups listed by postcode / area
Hackney
4th Stoke Newington
Areas Covered: N16 (Stoke Newington)
Based at: Scout Hall, Bouverie Road
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
7th Stoke Newington
Areas Covered: N16 (Stoke Newington)
Based at: Scout Hall, Bouverie Road
Sections: Cubs & Scouts
Areas Covered: E8, E9 (Hackney Central, South Hackney, Homerton)
Based at: St John & St James Primary nr Homerton High St
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
29th Hackney (St. James)
Areas Covered: E5, E9, N16 (Dalston, Hackney Downs, Homerton, Lower Clapton)
Based at: Baden Powell Primary nr Hackney Downs
Sections: Beavers, Cubs
Areas Covered: E5 (Clapton)
Based at: Lea View House nr Springfield Park
Sections: Beavers, Cubs
65th Hackney (St. George's)
Areas Covered: E8, N1 (Dalston)
Based at: The Forest Road Hub
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Shoreditch
We currently don't have any groups operating in the Shoreditch area. The 65th Hackney can be found in Dalston, or you may want to explore groups based in the nearby North London District.
Tower Hamlets
Areas Covered: E14 (Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, Poplar)
Based at: Samuda Community Centre & Island House nr Manchester Road (E14)
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Areas Covered: E14, E3 (Poplar, Mile End, Bromley-by-Bow)
Based at: Trussler Hall nr Chrisp Street Market (E14)
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Areas Covered: E1, E14 (Limehouse, Stepney, Canary Wharf)
Based at: Our Lady Immaculate Church Hall, Commercial Road (E14)
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Areas Covered: E1, E3, E14 (Stepney, Aldgate, Whitechapel)
Based at: Roland Phillips Scout Centre nr Stepney Green Park (E1)
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
16th East London
Areas Covered: E1, E3, E14 (Stepney, Mile End, Poplar, Whitechapel, Bow)
Based at: Mile End Children’s Play Park, Locksley Street (E14)
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Note: This group is operated by home schooling parents and meets during the school day
Sections: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Areas Covered: E2, E3, E9 (Globe Town, Bow, Mile End, Victoria Park)
Based at: Old Ford Primary nr Roman Road (E3)
Bethnal Green
We currently don't have any groups based in Bethnal Green, but the 23rd Poplar can be found at Old Ford Primary at the other end of Roman Road.
Wapping
We don't currently have any groups based in Wapping, but the 5th Tower Hamlets can be found on Commercial Road or you may want to explore groups based in the nearby North London District.
Sponsored & School Based Groups
8th East London (LMC Group)
Specialist faith group sponsored by the London Muslim Centre
Sections: Cubs & Scouts
17th East London
Operated by Kobi Nazrul School, E1
Sections: Beavers & Cubs