Scout SuiteGroup phones
Scout leader phones and eSIMs
Give your group a permanent UK phone number, order leader eSIMs that can call each other, and verify WhatsApp on the group line — built for day-to-day running and for big events.
A number that stays with the group
Buy a geographic UK number that handles inbound and outbound routing for leaders, so families always dial the same contact even when helpers change.
Leaders calling leaders — without personal numbers
Scout Suite eSIMs can call other Scout Suite eSIMs, so leaders stay reachable on group lines at camps, district and county / area / region events, and even national gatherings like jamborees — without sharing personal mobiles.
Ready for WhatsApp Business
Register and verify WhatsApp on the group number with an automatic inbound verification call — SMS verification is not required.
Scout group phone number software
Where this fits in Scout Suite
Scout Suite is broader than a single feature. This page connects into the wider operating system for members, parents, leaders, treasurers and trustees.
Group operations
Run sections, leaders, members, records and reporting in one secure system built for UK Scout groups.
Explore Group operationsFinance
Collect subs, issue invoices, reconcile bank activity, manage budgets and produce charity-ready reports for your Scout group.
Explore FinanceProgramme
Track badges, requirements, stock, programme activities and uniform placement across the whole group.
Explore ProgrammeEvents
Plan events, collect signups, manage attendance, consent, budgets, kit lists, helpers and event documents.
Explore EventsGroup phones
Give your group a permanent UK phone number, order leader eSIMs that can call each other, and verify WhatsApp on the group line — built for day-to-day running and for big events.
Explore Group phonesCall flows
Build shareable visual call flows for your group, district or county / area / region — menus, dial-to-leaders, schedules, voicemail and routing that works for everyday contact and for large events.
Explore Call flowsParents
Give parents a secure place to manage children, consent, invoices, badges and Direct Debit details.
Explore ParentsSafety
Manage risk assessments, incidents, data protection records, consent, retention and compliance workflows for Scout groups.
Explore SafetyQuestions groups ask
Why does a Scout group need its own phone number?
A group number stays with the section or group when leaders change, so parents are not left with personal mobiles that go stale. Scout Suite also uses that number for call routing and WhatsApp verification.
Can leaders call each other on eSIMs?
Yes. Leader eSIMs can call other Scout Suite eSIMs, which is especially useful when a team is spread across a campsite, district event or larger gathering and you do not want to rely on personal numbers.
Does this help at camps or jamborees?
Yes. A shared group number, leader eSIMs and shareable call flows give groups, districts and counties / areas / regions a practical way to keep communications coherent at camps, multi-group events and national events such as jamborees.
Is this for emergency calls?
Yes — leader eSIMs and the group phone number can be used to call 999 or 112 in an emergency, the same as any other number.