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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing at Scouts. Read more

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Our people

Meet the team

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. 

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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. 

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Chief Scout - Bear Grylls

As the public face of the Scouts, Bear Grylls promotes our values to a huge audience, inspiring thousands to gain new skills and look to the future with optimism.

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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.

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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.

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Chief Executive - Matt Hyde

As Chief Executive, Matt Hyde is responsible for the strategy and staff management of the Scouts – the UK’s largest coeducation youth movement.

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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees shapes and approves the strategy of The Scout Association and monitors our performance against that strategy.

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UK 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.

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Executive 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.

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Race 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.

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Volunteer Experience Programme Team

The Volunteer Experience Programme team is made up of dedicated volunteers and staff, all working together to transform volunteering at Scouts.  

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Digital Transformation Programme Team

The Digital Transformation team are a team of volunteers and staff helping to deliver our digital strategy.

Meet our Digital Transformation team

Scouting 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 Structure