Trustees are the decision makers, direction setters and arrangers of the Scouts locally.
They are a dedicated bunch of volunteers known as the District Trustee Board and every Scout Group and District has one. The District Trustee Board 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.
Hazel Locker
District Treasurer
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.
Mike Mills
District Secretary
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.
Karen Ackers
District Lead Volunteer
The role of the District Lead Volunteer is to ensure that the District thrives and has the best systems in place to support all adult volunteers including production of a vision for the development of Scouting in St Helens. The District Lead Volunteer is also ultimately responsible for making Scouting attractive to young people and adults from all backgrounds, while creating an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area. The District Lead Volunteer is the line manager for all managers within St Helens as well as the support point for anyone with a challenge.
Liam Cawsey-Gilbert
14-24 Team Lead
heads up the 14-24 Team. This team helps all volunteers in Explorer (including Young Leaders) and Network Sections. They help Section teams plan and deliver great programmes for young people, ensure the programme is youth led, offer international opportunities to the District and ensure young people achieve their top awards (including DofE).
Liam also manages our Explorer Units: OXO ESU, Trailblazer’z ESU, Windle Wombles ESU, Sutton Scorpions ESU, Haydock Phoenixes’ ESU & Young Leaders ESU
David Singleton
Programme Team Lead
is responsible for reviewing and reinvigorating the Districts Programme of activities and events. The Programme Team Leadalso works with the section leaders to support them on offering the adventure of Scouting to all our young people.
Lesley Rowe
Estates Sub-Team Lead
is responsible for maintaining our buildings and equipment, planning district wide events, and offers advice on the development of our resources. Works closely with the District Trustee Board to protect and invest in the Districts valuable resources.
Mark Mortimore
Communications & Web Team Member
assists with email based services, supports the website in the background and with content.
Edith Bache
Gavin Jones-Verity
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