Trustee

Use your professional or life skills to support our Scout group as a Trustee. Help with governance, finance and planning so more young people can benefit from adventure and skills for life. Light commitment, big local impact.


Help shape the future of local Scouting 🧾

We’re looking for volunteer Trustees to support our Scout group with governance, oversight and good decision-making. Trustees work behind the scenes to make sure the group is safe, sustainable and well run.

This role is ideal for people who want to contribute to their community without running weekly meetings.

What Trustees help with
• Oversight of finances and budgets
• Governance and compliance
• Supporting major decisions and plans
• Property and equipment oversight
• Fundraising and grant support
• General advice from your experience

You’ll be part of a small, friendly Trustee Board working with the Group Lead Volunteer and section teams.

Time commitment
🕒 Around 4–6 meetings per year
📅 Occasional emails or decisions between meetings
⏱ Typically a few hours per month

Useful skills (any of these help, none required)
✅ Finance or bookkeeping
✅ Property or maintenance knowledge
✅ Charity governance
✅ HR, legal or admin experience
✅ Planning or project skills

You don’t need
❌ Previous Scouting experience
❌ To attend weekly youth meetings

You’ll gain
🎯 Charity governance experience
📜 Trustee training and support
👥 A supportive volunteer team
🌍 Real impact in your local community

Full induction and training are provided for all Trustees.