District Lead Volunteer
Joshua Botham
Joshua has overall responsibility for the District. It is his role to ensure the district runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that young people can benefit from good quality scouting.
District Chair
Liz Swain
Liz chairs the Trustee Board which supports the District Lead Volunteer in carrying out their role. The District Trustee Board shapes our decisions, approves our strategy and monitors our performance. It is the role of the trustee board to ensure good governance and that the district has the resources it needs to operate. As Chair Liz leads on this.
District Youth Lead
Lydia Somers
The District Youth Lead provides young people in the district a voice at a senior level. It is a fantastic opportunity for a young person to gain leadership and management experience. The Youth Lead ensures that young people from 4 – 25 years are involved and engaged in every decision that shapes their Scouting experience locally, to empower young people to share their ideas and have a meaningful voice in planning, implementing and reviewing their programme and opportunities.
Volunteer vacancies
Take a look at our current volunteer vacancies
Scouting Structure
Scouts is all about connections. Find out how all it all fits together locally and nationally. While there are different groups, units and teams we’re all part of the same family.
Board of Trustees
The Trustee Board shapes and approves the strategy of The District and monitors our performance against that strategy.
Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team are responsible for the day to day oversight of the District.
14-24 Team
Our three explorer units and Network function much like sections in a group except they all sit at the District level.
Youth Shape Team
The Youth Shape team ensure we the voices of young people are heard and the Scouting remains relevant.
Programme Team
This Team provides support to sections in the district with anything programme related and organise activities for young people.
Group Team
Our Group Lead Volunteers manage our local groups and help the District and County Lead Volunteers in ensuring Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
Volunteering Development Team
This Team are look after our volunteer experience which includes Welcome and Induction, Learning.
Support Team
This Team are look after Safety, Safeguarding, Complaints, Data Compliance, Digital Services and Communications.
