The WBSC was declared active with the election of its chairman on July 21, 2004, and received consultative status with the World Scout Committee at the WSC meeting on March 9, 2009.

The world jamboree in 2019 was another success with Buddhist scouts both attending and operating exhibitions on Buddhism and collaboration with other faiths in the area of shared spirituality.

[2] At the 21st World Scout Jamboree at Hylands Park in the UK, the WBSB ran the Buddhist Tent in the Faith and Belief Zone (FAB).

WBSB members from the United Kingdom ran the Buddhist tent in the Faith and Belief Zone at the National Irish Jamboree.

New elections were held appointing Dr Tony Malone of the UK as the new secretary general, the new council now meets every two months to continue the work in youth development.