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Mark Bache
County Lead Volunteer
Youth Leads

Fliss Jones
Bryn Jones
Marc Chorley
Daisy Mawby
Billie Bantham-Jones

This team of young adults helps to ensure that Scouting in Hereford & Worcester remains truly youth-shaped and that all our youth members have the opportunity to contribute to their activity programmes, events and personal development, in partnership with adult volunteers.

Jamie Sandison
County Chair

Jamie chairs the County Trustee Board.

He collaborates with the County Lead Volunteer to develop and support the strategic vision of Scouting UK .

Ian Newman
County Treasurer

Ian has been on the County of executive committee for a number of years providing key support to number of functions including our Kinver Campsite. Ian is responsible for all matters relating to money, property and insurance.

Lynn Lee
County Administrator

Lynn provides administrative support for a number of elements in the County on a professional basis. These include:

  • Clerking the County Trustee Meetings
  • Kinver support
  • Administrative support to County events such as ShireJam and ShireHike
  • Website upkeep and admin
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme administration
  • Contact point for the County (heretohelp@scoutshw.org.uk)

This is a paid, part-time role.

Julie Turbutt
County Development Officer

Julie works throughout the County supporting Districts and Groups to grow their volunteer base.

She also helps to deliver volunteer development projects, including adult volunteer recruitment, opening new Groups and Sections, and promoting Scouting at local events.

This is a paid role, working in partnership with County and District Commissioners and specific project teams.

Vacant
Safeguarding Advisor
Peter Dodman
Communications Team Lead

Pete supports internal and external communications within the county, ensuring that young people, adult volunteers and the wider general public are all aware of the opportunities that Scouting provides. He is responsible for the County social media channels, website, media releases and adult volunteer newsletters. He joined as a Cub Scout at the age of 8 and never left!

Robert Williams
4-14 Programme & Events Lead

Rob overseas the County programme for all youth Sections – Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network – as well as overseeing the Top Awards, the King’s Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Rob is supported by Lauren Wheeldon (14+), Matt Fox (KSA) and the County DofE Advisors.

He is also a member of the County Executive Committee and the County’s representative on the National Executive for The Scouts.

Lauren Wheeldon
14+ Programme & Event Lead

Lauren supports Young People aged 14-25 and their Leaders, with particular emphasis on increasing the number of Top Awards gained in the County – Chief Scout Platinum and Diamond, the King’s Scout Award, Scouts of the World and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

She is looking forward to creating the next generation of superb volunteers.

Vacant
Activities Lead
John Day
Training and Trustee Support

John has been in Scouting for over 40 years and has held numerous roles.

He is currently the County Training Manager and, in addition to this role, provides specific training and support to Trustees on good governance.

John is also advising the County on Transformation in a role shared with Derek Barnes (see below).

Paul Howard
Safety Lead
Derek Barnes & John Day
Transformation Leads

John and Derek are sharing the role of advising on all aspects concerned with the ongoing process of Transformation.

Rob Williams
MAPS (Manager of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme)

Contact Rob for any queries relating to your current adventurous activity permits – either to renew your permit or if you would like to discuss broadening your skillset and joining the team providing adventurous activities to young people in the County.

Vacant
International Lead
Lauren Wheeldon
King's Scout Co-ordinator & Duke of Edinburgh Award Lead
Vacant
Pride & Inclusion Lead
Vacant
County Nights Away Advisor
Lee Russell
BushScout HW Lead

Lee founded the national Scout Active Support Unit (SASU) “BushScout” to fill a gap in practical scouting skills – things like fire lighting, backwoods cooking, knots and using knives and axes.

BushScout H&W runs one training day a year and supports practical skills at other events throughout the County.

As well as heading up the County BushScout team, Lee is a leader with 20th Worcester and part of Team DC Worcester.

Click HERE for the BushScout website or HERE to check out the Facebook page.

 

Tom Palmer
Trustee

Tom’s Scouting career includes over 40 years’ experience as Cub and Scout Leader and he now manages the County’s annual Scout challenge event, Operation Bald Eagle.

He also led the 2024 County trip to Kandersteg International Scout Camp with over 200 young people and adult volunteers travelling to Switzerland for some alpine adventures.

Abbie McFarlane
Trustee and County Scouter (Youth & Environmental Projects)
Fliss Jones
Trustee

Fliss has been Scouting for over 10 years, starting in Scouts and moving up to Explorers and then Network. She is now a Beaver Scout Leader and loves teaching the Beavers new skills and fun games.

As well as being a Trustee, Fliss is part of the County Youth Lead Team, ensuring that Scouting stays relevant and accessible to all participants aged from 4 to 18.

Fliss would love everyone to have access to amazing Scouting opportunities and get the most from their time in Scouting.

Ellen Cockram
Trustee

Ellen was elected to the County Executive Committee in July 2022. She was also elected to serve on the Council of the Scout Association as a youth member. This appointment is for 3 years.

Ellen’s was Unit Leader for the County’s World Scout Jamboree contingent going to South Korea in 2023. She is also involved in scouting in Redditch district.

Callum Walters
Trustee

Callum was elected to the County Trustee Board Committee in July 2022.

He is also a Cub leader in Worcester and went to South Korea for the World Scout Jamboree as a member of the International Service Team.

Callum is part of the 2027 WSJ Poland Leadership Team and recently took on the role of Chair for Worcester District.

Mike Thompson
Legal Support

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