Trustee Board

The district is an independent charity operating within the federated structure of the Scout Association and governing document. Members of the Trustee Board act collectively as charity trustees of the District Scout Council, and in the best interests of the district and its members. 

The District Trustee Board plays an important role in the running of the district. The Board makes decisions and carries out administrative tasks to make sure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the district.

Membership of the Trustee Board is set up in a way that ensures the interests of the district and the District Commissioner are represented and balanced. It also ensures a broad membership, made up of four types: 


Lyndsey

District Chair

Lyndsey chairs the District Trustee Board, making sure that it fulfils its responsibilities within the district. She is a non-uniformed member and works closely with Jason, the District Commissioner to achieve the purpose of the Scout Association and the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association.

Jason

District Commissioner

Jason provides overall leadership and management to the District, Group Scout Leaders and other members of the District Team. He supports the district to run efficiently, effectively and safely, and that Scouting develops in accordance to the rules and policies of the Scout Association.

Nick

District Treasurer

Nick keeps us right on all things financial. He is a non-uniformed member and provides financial administration, support and information to the Trustee Board and District in accordance with the rules and policies of the Scout Association and our legal obligations under the Charity Commission.  He is also Chair of a group within the district.

Pip

District Secretary

Pip supports the Chair, ensuring the smooth functioning and sound administration of the district in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.

Neil

Executive Committee Member

Neil contributes to the running of the district by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in the Scout Association’s policy, organisation and rules. He is a non-uniformed member and the parent of a Cub within the disitrct.

Keith

Executive Committee Member

Keith contributes to the running of the district by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in the Scout Association’s policy, organisation and rules. He is a Group Scout Leader within the district.

Kerry

Executive Committee Member

Kerry contributes to the running of the district by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in the Scout Association’s policy, organisation and rules. She is also the parent of an Explorer Scout, a District Leader and former leader at 1st Leadgate and 1st Blackhill.

Olly

Executive Committee Member

Olly contributes to the running of the district by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in the Scout Association’s policy, organisation and rules. He is also a District Leader, former Leader at 1st Leadgate and former Scout at 1st Dipton,

James

Executive Committee Member

James contributes to the running of the district by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in the Scout Association’s policy, organisation and rules. He is also a District Leader, former Derwentside Explorer and former Scout at 1st Consett.