Trustees for local Scout Groups

Charity Trustees are Volunteers who make some of the most important decisions in Scouting.

They are members of a group known as the Excecutive Commitee and every Scout Group and District has one. The Executive Committee in Scouting is like a board of governors in a school, essentially it makes sure that the best quality Scouting is delivered to young people in the local area.

On average, Executive Committee members attend four to six meetings a year. The exact amount of time required will depend on the needs of local Scouting.

Each committee is required to have a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, other specific roles may also exist. Charity Trustees are Volunteers who make some of the most important decisions in Scouting essentially it makes sure that the best quality Scouting is delivered to young people in the local area.

What skills do I need?

Teamwork, Communication, Problem solving, Legal knowledge, Social skills, Financial knowledge & experience, Decision making, Professional management & business experience and IT skills required.