Trustees are the decision makers, direction setters and arrangers of the Scouts locally.
They are a dedicated bunch of volunteers known as the Executive Committee and every Scout Group and District has one.The Executive Committee in Scouts is like a board of governors in a school. Basically it makes sure that the young people get the best possible experience in the local area.The volunteers that make up the committee give their time to ensure that the Group or District continues to meet its charitable purpose: safely and legally.They make sure that there’s enough money for the volunteers to deliver the programme and that equipment like tents and activity materials are available and safe to use.
Frank Grayson
The Chair leads the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the District. The Chair works closely with the District Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Mike Mills
The Secretary supports the Chair of the Executive Committee and District Commissioner to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
John Beech
The Treasurer provides sound financial administration, support and information to the Executive Committee and District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ken Roughley
The Appointments Secretary is responsible for three keys things: Administering in a timely manner the appointment process within the District This will include recording adult applications, sending for references, arranging approval meetings, ensuring relevant checks are processed, reviewing the progress of applications and passing on certificates of appointment for local presentation. Creating and maintaining records of all appointments within the District. This includes recording changes made to appointments and the cancellation of appointments. Administering the review process in the District. This will include informing both the appointment holder and the person undertaking their review when a review is nearly due, issuing the relevant forms to be completed and checking that the forms are returned in the required timescales.
Mike Harrison
This role is honorary. The role includes the promotion of the wellbeing of Scouting in the wider community by assisting to develop relationships between Scouting and other institutions and associations as appropriate. Activities include ‘ceremonial’ duties such as presenting awards, hosting receptions, proposing toasts or attending events as an official representative of Scouting.
David Singleton
Deputy District Commissioner – Programme
is responsible for reviewing and reinvigorating the Districts Programme of activities and events. The DDC Programme also works with the section leaders to support them on offering the adventure of Scouting to all our young people.
The DDC Programme has a team that includes.
Assistant District Commissioner – Programme
Helen Archibald
ADC Beavers
assists Group Scout Leaders in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme, work in partnership with Deputy District Commissioner Programme in the management of the District Section’s programme and activities, The Assistant District Commissioner Beavers maintains contacts relevant to the Section age group with in the local community, promote the Section’s Scouting to the local community.
Christine Williams
ADC Beavers
assists Group Scout Leaders in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme, work in partnership with Deputy District Commissioner Programme in the management of the District Section’s programme and activities, The Assistant District Commissioner Beavers maintains contacts relevant to the Section age group with in the local community, promote the Section’s Scouting to the local community.
Julie Houlton
ADC Cubs
assists Group Scout Leaders in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme, work in partnership with Deputy District Commissioner Programme in the management of the District Section’s programme and activities, The Assistant District Commissioner Cubs maintains contacts relevant to the Section age group with in the local community, promote the Section’s Scouting to the local community.
Glen Melling
ADC Scouts
assists Group Scout Leaders in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme, work in partnership with Deputy District Commissioner Programme in the management of the District Section’s programme and activities, The Assistant District Commissioner Scouts maintains contacts relevant to the Section age group with in the local community, promote the Section’s Scouting to the local community.
Vincent Roberts
Kath Savery
ADC Adult Support
assists the Deputy District Commissioner for People by focusing tailored training with new leaders aged 18-30 to ensure they are welcomed and supported in their Leadership role.
Lesley Rowe
Deputy District Commissioner – Support, Activities & Events
is responsible for maintaining our buildings and equipment, planning district wide events, and offers advice on the development of our resources. The DDC Support works closely with the District Executive to protect and invest in the Districts valuable resources.
Edith Bache
Jennifer Tickle
Diane Roberts
Annette Peers
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