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HM King Charles III - Patron
HM King Charles III became Scouts' Patron in June 2024.
HRH The Princess of Wales - Joint President
Together with HRH The Duke of Kent, HRH The Princess of Wales champions the power of Scouting and oversees the Council, the Scouts’ governing body.
HRH The Duke of Kent - Joint President
HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent (President from 1975 to present day), has attended numerous Scouts events, including visits to Baden-Powell House and Gilwell Park.
Chief Scout - Dwayne Fields
As the public face of the Scouts, Dwayne Fields promotes our values to a huge audience, inspiring thousands to gain new skills and look to the future with optimism.
Chair of the Board - Jennie Price
The Board of Trustees shapes our decisions, approves our strategy and monitors our performance. As Chair of the Board, Jennie Price leads on this.
UK Chief Volunteer - Carl Hankinson
As UK Chief Volunteer, Carl Hankinson heads up the UK Leadership Team – a group of volunteers who provide leadership and management across UK Scouting, along with specialised support in areas like programme, adult support and safety.
Chief Executive - Aidan Jones
As Chief Executive, Aidan Jones is responsible for the strategy and staff management of the Scouts – the UK’s largest coeducation youth movement.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees shapes and approves the strategy of The Scout Association and monitors our performance against that strategy.
Discover the Board of TrusteesUK Leadership Team
The UK Leadership Team is made up of volunteers who provide leadership and management across the Scouts along with specialised support in areas like programme, adult support and safety.
Read about the UK Leadership TeamExecutive Leadership team
The Executive Leadership team are responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Association, which includes managing our finances, operations, commercial services, communications and marketing.
Read about the Executive Leadership TeamRace Equity Project Board
The Race Equity Project Board bring a wealth of experience in their professional, volunteer and personal lives to guide the direction for the Race Equity project at Scouts.
Discover the Race Equity Project BoardVolunteer Experience Programme Team
The Volunteer Experience Programme team is made up of dedicated volunteers and staff, all working together to transform volunteering at Scouts.
Discover the Volunteer Experience Programme TeamScouting structure
Scouts is all about connections. Find out how all it all fits together locally and nationally. While there are different groups and units we’re all part of the same family.
See our Scouting StructureVolunteer vacancies
Discover our latest vacancies