Our County Team
Robert Sidley
County CommissionerLocally known as Sid, his role is to lead the Scouting in the County. Previously, Sid has been mainly involved with the 5th Worcester Sea Scouts and throughly enjoys all elements to Scouting.
Harry Bantham-Jones
County Youth CommissionerJamie Sandison
County ChairJamie leads the the executive committee and trustees of the County. Working collaboratively with the County Commissioner to develop and support the strategic vision of Scouting UK and our local County policies and provision.
Lynn Lee
County AdministratorLynn professionally provides administrative support for a number of elements in the County namely:
- Governance Reporting
- MAPS Reporting
- Kinver Administrative Support
- Awards Delivery Administration
- Minutes of AGM and County Meetings
- Contact Point for the County
Jo Turnbull
County SecretaryJo is the hub of the executive committee dealing with all correspondence, keeping the County Commissioner in line and supports the trustees to develop and support the strategic vision of Scouting UK and our local County policies and provision.
Ian Newman
County TreasurerIan 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.
Alan Lane
Trustee and County Appointments ChairAlan has been involved in scouting since a child and sits on the executive committee as a member. Alan supports the trustees to develop and the strategic vision of Scouting UK, including our local County policies and provision. Alan is also Chair of the appointments committee which ensures the safe appointments of County volunteers.
Hannah Oliver
TrusteeNicola Hedley
Trustee and Deputy County Youth CommissionerRob Nicols
TrusteeRob is an independent trustee to the executive committee and enjoys no connections to scouting to enable a different view. Rob supports the trustees to develop the strategic vision of Scouting UK, including our local County policies and provision.
Gareth Roberts
County Appointments Commitee SecretaryPete Dodman
Deputy County Commissioner - PerceptionMel Brammer
Deputy County Commissioner - PeopleMike Thompson
Legal SupportVal Leddington
Safeguarding AdvisorVal champions safeguarding within the County and supports provision to ensure members are up to date and aware.
John Day
Assistant County Commissioner - Executive SupportJohn has been in Scouting for over 40 years holding numerous roles. John know advises executive committees on training and governanace support.
Ann Clark
Assictant County Commissioner - InternationalAnn offers support on all elements programme and advises and processes the administrative side of International trips. Ann is also the chair person for Operation Bald Eagle – a very popular County Scout challenge camp.
Robert Williams
Deputy County Commissioner - 14+Robert manages the programme within the County for the 14+. Within his portfolio of Scouting he leads Explorers, Young Leaders, D of E Network and Top Awards. Robert is supported by Matt Fox (Assistant County Commissioner Network), Martin Bradley (Assistant County Commissioner Young Leaders), Bob James (D of E Advisor) and Ali Shaw (D of E Advisor).
Rob Williams
Deputy County Commissioner - KinverRob manages the Kinver Camp site within our county assets. Currently, Rob is also the Warden at Kinver.
John Clark
Deputy County Commissioner - ActivitiesJohn is responsible for all things activities in the County.
Matt Fox
Assistant County Commissioner - NetworkMatt holds a few other Scouting roles and injects Scouting knowledge to support the executive to develop the strategic vision of Scouting UK, including our local County policies and provision.
Martin Bradley
Assistant County Commissioner - ExplorersMartin looks after all things to do with Young Leaders in the County.
John Stribblehill
Activate Scout Active Support ManagerJohn is the County’s SASu manager who specialises in adult training for adventurous permits and along the way delivers a number of activities for the various sections. John is supported by a number of County activity assessors all who are dedicated and highly experienced