Welcome to the 2015 Annual Review from Cumbria County Scout Council. A copy of the formal Annual Report of the Trustees of the Cumbria County Scout Council is available from the County Scout Office, Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, KENDAL, Cumbria LA9 4PU.
Scouting in Cumbria
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County Commissioner
4/5
Growth
6/7
Inclusivity
8
Youth Shaped
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Community Impact
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Queen’s Scouts and DofE
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23rd World Scout Jamboree
12/13
Scouting Awards 2014/15
14/15
Cumbria County Scout Council
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Summary of Accounts 2014/15
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County Executive Committee
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Scouting Facilities in Cumbria
20/21
Who’s Who in Cumbria Scouting
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Total Young People
Total Adults
Total
28
3410
667
4077
381
25
3507
704
4211
931
319
22
3400
695
4095
1171
861
323
10
3304
671
3975
899
1086
807
285
13
3090
631
3721
72
966
1149
848
268
2
3233
636
3869
66
877
1093
812
241
1
3024
598
3622
Groups
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
2015
70
1014
1090
902
376
2014
68
1028
1155
918
2013
70
953
1175
2012
70
939
2011
72
2010 2009
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Explorer Scout Scouts Network
It's my pleasure to be able to present the report of my first year in role as County Commissioner. I think it's fair to say that it has been a year of significant achievement for Scouting in Cumbria, coupled with a significant degree of challenge. I have been delighted to be invited to, and attend, many events around the County. I have been able to observe first-hand how hard our leaders and supporters work to deliver great events, activities and meetings for our young people. And for this I want to thank them, I admire the dedication shown, and value the commitment made. I am also aware that regrettably Scouting has been made more difficult than it should be through the failure of Compass. It's been extremely frustrating and wasted many hours of work. This should never have happened, we are still living with its legacy, and managing the administrational side of Scouting is very hard. It is also frustrating that despite much hard work, we have experienced a slight fall in numbers this year. I've taken a keen interest into why this has happened and it's clear that it's really down to not having enough leaders to be able to continue delivering Scouting in certain areas. And I guess that's a common story everywhere. I am clear that a key goal for us is to ensure that we do have enough leaders to ensure when people move on, that any section or group is resilient enough to cope with this loss. I am focused on building a County team to help support the recruitment and retention of good leaders in conjunction with the District teams and yourselves. I don't underestimate this task, or the time it will take. But we must all take responsibility for finding our own replacements and others to help us be able to enable Scouting to thrive in Cumbria and beyond. I am therefore delighted to tell you that we now have a full team of District Commissioners in the County with Simon Woodrow joining us in Eden, and Robin Ford taking up the role for Solway Derwent. In addition we have a new ACC Explorers in Jo Eldon and a new ACC Beavers in Colin Paine. Having a full team means that we are now in a better position to help support the delivery of great Scouting. Clearly building resource to enable more young people to enjoy Scouting remains a clear goal and we have two projects running in the South and the West of the County to help us do just that. The projects are at different stages, with the South in mid flow, and the West coming to an end this autumn. There can be little doubt as to the success of the project in the West. Alison Beard our development officer has worked well with the groups and the Districts and they have seen growth in numbers and the establishment of new sections and groups. Our challenge now is to work to sustain these new groups and continue to enable more people to enjoy everything Scouting has to offer.
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As Alison's time draws to a close I'd like to take this opportunity to thank her for all she has done. I have enjoyed meeting many of our leaders and our young people over the last 12 months. I've enjoyed visiting Ennerdale on several occasions to see camps and, more recently, the Re -energiser event with our Explorers. It's truly an amazing place and the team there have worked wonders this year to improve what was already an outstanding facility. I'd like to thank them for all they've done, and recommend if you haven't been to see the site, you should take the opportunity – it's stunning! Some of my favourite moments this year have come from seeing young people finding Scouting for the first time. I was delighted to be invited to invest the new leaders and young people at 1st Silloth in Solway Derwent. I travelled with Tim Leader on a wild winter evening, arriving at the village hall to the sight of it full to bursting with cubs, scouts, leaders, mums and dads, the local lifeboat crew, the mayor, the local bobby, and Scouters from around and about. We invested 45 young people that night and their leaders, all new to Scouting and loving every minute of it. I was also delighted to play a part in our annual Scout awards in Ulverston. It was a special evening with several Queen’s Scout awards being presented by Cumbria's High Sheriff, Mr Sam Rayner. As one of the Queen's representatives in Cumbria, it was rather special that he was able to make these awards on behalf of Her Majesty herself. And we also rather enjoyed the moment when social media caught up with us and we posed for a 'selfie' with one of the award winners. As you will know we are currently searching for a new County Chairman. Tim Leader is stepping down and we will miss both his dry wit and his skills in managing the operation team in the County with such a deft touch. I'd personally like to thank him for all his support and good humour in helping me adjust to my new role over the last year. My last thoughts go to our Jamboree contingent. By the time this is published they will be back from the trip of a lifetime to Japan. I've been fortunate to meet the group on several occasions and have been uplifted by their togetherness. They consist of a mixed group of Scouts and Guides, and will be joined by further Scouts from West Africa when they are there. They have been very well supported by their leaders and parents, raising the funds for the trips themselves and working together to achieve this in the most effective manner. They are a real credit to us, their parents, and most of all themselves. Which is exactly as it should be, and a great example of how Scouting helps in all of our personal development, and shapes who and what we are.
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Growth The County has continued to support both the South and the West Development Projects which have produced some notable successes. It is just as important to recognise that the long term sustainable growth of our Movement occurs when Scout groups commit to making ‘Better Scouting available to more Young People’. Silloth Silloth was a target area to open a new group. Research showed that there were a lot of children in the town and surrounding area with little to no opportunity to be involved in Scouts. Contacts were made in the town, the key ones being the Mayor of Silloth and the head teacher at the primary school. A date was set for an Open Evening in July 2014 and the event was promoted through assemblies in schools, an article in local free newspaper ‘Solway Buzz’, and flyers and posters throughout the town. The event was a huge success attracting both young people and adult volunteers. Since then, the group has established a successful Scout group with 43 youth members supported by six Leaders. The group offers places for girls and boys aged 6–14 and have enjoyed a varied programme so far including making exploding volcanoes, building towers with spaghetti and marshmallows, and making lava lamps. The Beavers attended their first camp in March and the Cubs and Scouts attended their first camp in July. Both were a huge success. Silloth Scouts held a celebration evening in February to officially open the new group. Local volunteers have been working towards the celebration in which the group all made their promise. The members received a necker throughout the presentation which is in keeping with the neckers that were previously worn by Scouts in Silloth. The celebration drew a big crowd of people from the local community and Cumbria Scouts. 1st Silloth Scouts are keen to be at the heart of the local community. The new Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all did an amazing job throughout the evening showcasing the fantastic group which they have become.
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Grange & Cartmel 110 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in 2 Colonies, 2 Packs and 2 Troops 79% growth over four years and still growing 1 in 5 young people in the area are part of Scouting 20 leaders and as many other adults with specific roles Cornerstones of success Recruit leaders ‘Growing from three sections to six sections is only possible by recruiting adults to be leaders. Building a team for each section means that adults have no fear that they will be “left holding the baby”. As part of a team ideas flow more freely and the section goes on if you need to have an evening off. It is essential to recognise people’s existing skills once they are recruited and support them to acquire the rest.’ Recruit other adults ‘I visit the parents of every young person who joins the group to discuss how we can find a way for them to support the group. Not everyone wants, or has the time, to be a leader but we can always find something for them to do even if it is collecting the section subs once a term or as part of the section washing-up rota. It is surprising the skills that people bring. Fifteen of the current leaders were recruited as parents or grandparents.’ Good facilities ‘Planning an exciting programme is plenty for a leader to have to do without worrying whether the HQ is clean, well maintained and welcoming. The sections need somewhere to store things and the group needs to recognise that more young people means more tents and other equipment!’ Sound finances ‘The key is to have a budget so that everyone knows what they have to spend and what we need to raise. Grants can be a major source of funding but applications take time so plan major activities in plenty of time and be prepared to shape the application to capture the interest of the funder.’
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Inclusivity Scouting was established in 1907 as an open and inclusive organisation with the current Equal Opportunities Policy put in place in 1996. This policy supports the principle that no member should be discriminated against on the basis of their class, gender, ethnic background, nationality, sexuality, mental or physical ability and political or religious belief. In 2010, The Scout Association adopted a diversity framework which puts inclusion at the heart of the organisation and outlines plans to deliver projects across all the strands. These include accessibility, LGBT, faiths and beliefs and community cohesion. It is easy to look at the make-up of the population of Cumbria with for example a small proportion of the population from ethnic minorities and say that we are doing a sound job at inclusion. We have also seen a steady rise in the proportion of girls joining Scouting in Cumbria; indeed at the investiture of the new group in Silloth there were more girls than boys. The reality is that we have much to do and, more importantly, to understand. If we accept the need to remove the barriers to participation, we need first to identify groups of young people (and adults) who are excluded in Cumbria, and then to understand what we need to do to change the situation. We need to accept that we don’t always have the necessary skills at present. Nationally there are a team of specialist advisers in inclusion and diversity who volunteer around the country to support improvements in diversity and inclusion locally. There are also local partner organisations who can support our aspirations to be open to all. When considering Scouting for All we must consider: • Additional needs (disabilities, learning difficulties, challenging behaviour) • Community engagement • Gender equality • LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) • Socio-economic inclusion There is a lot of support available and we must ensure that Scouting is inclusive, accessible and as diverse as the communities in which we live.
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Youth Shaped At this year’s national YouShape conference young people were asked at what age they thought young people should input into decision making. If we tailor it correctly all of our members from 5¾ should be able to have a say.
34% 8+
37% 6+
57% 10+
62% 14+
41% 18+
Youth-shaped Scouting in partnership with adults by the very nature of it requires great teamwork. To make this work we need our adult volunteers to be willing to offer their support and mentorship to young people. We also need them to let go of some of the responsibilities which they currently hold and allow young people to be held accountable for these responsibilities. This ensures we are working together in partnership. We need adults, with their wealth of experience, to allow young people the room to make mistakes and to learn from them. After all, mistakes are never a bad thing; they simply help us grow. On the other hand, young people across the Movement need to have the courage to ensure their voices are being heard and we also need to accept and value the ideas and experiences of the adult leaders around them. After all, they will have lots of life experiences both in and out of Scouting that our young people can learn a great deal from. Further to the appointment of Hannah Kentish as UK Youth Commissioner, we hope to find our own County Youth Commissioner to challenge us in everything we do. We hope that they will be supported by District Youth Commissioners across the County, as the County Youth Commissioner will be unable to meet and support directly all those that are delivering Scouting day in and day out – our section leaders and young leaders around Cumbria. With the leadership and drive of Local Youth Commissioners our message of youth-shaped Scouting will be even stronger than it has ever been before .
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Community Impact Community Impact has always been part of our DNA; Scouts believe in making a difference both to individuals and to wider society. Since the Movement began we have promised to help other people. An inspirational group of Scouts from around the UK, including Astrud Turner, an Explorer Scout from Reivers District, have spent the last 12 months developing and spearheading the Scout Association’s Community Impact Strategy. They decided that any Community Impact project should try to genuinely change the lives of others. Not just nice to do, but genuinely impacting on others. Substantially developing our young people; moving past litter picks to actions that are stretching and challenging. Being relevant to the community we are trying to help. All to be embedded in our programme for young people aged from 6 to 25. The first project by the Community Impact Group is an extremely ambitious one; it is known as ‘A Million Hands’. We are aiming to mobilise half a million Scouts in support of four social issues chosen by our young people. From dementia to those disabled by society, from improving the mental wellbeing and resilience of our communities to ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to clean water and sanitation. These are big issues of our time, but our young people want to tackle them head on. Our aim is to build real and lasting relationships in communities that will enable young people to continue taking social action long into the future. We are marrying our Movement of over half a million people, reaching into every community across the UK, with the knowledge and expertise of partner organisations committed to social change (details can be seen at www.amillionhands.org.uk). Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Just imagine what we could achieve if more young people in Cumbria had the opportunity to be Scouts. To live out the values that define us. To undertake projects that can change lives. To have fun, adventure and a commitment to help others.
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We’re proud of the great achievements by all of our young people as they enjoy their everyday adventure, but we are Super Proud of these amazing young people who have reached the pinnacle of Scouting by achieving the highest award through commitment and determination-Well done!
Alex Glaister
Stuart Astle
Rowan Barton
Max Carruthers
Mark Laird
Madigan Long
Harry Musker
Fiona Wilson
Edward Anson, Daniel Dutton, Lucy Flemming, Olivia Leslie, Suzanne Morley, Ellie Topping
Heather Dempsey, John Hartley, George Hinson, Thomas Hinson, Adam Huit, Michael Huit, Alexander Inman, William Inman, Eleanor Lamont, Hamish Leslie, Joe Lightfoot, Eddie Lomax, Daniel Nixon, James Palmer, Adam Ross, Robbie Sproul, Jamie Suddaby, Jos Taylor
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23rd World Scout J
Almost two years ago 80 Scouts and Explorers spent a wet and w iston for the opportunity to become one of the 20 Cumbrian Scou ree at Kiara-hama, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Six training camps and ÂŁ66,000 of fundraising later, 20 Scouts fro together with ten guides from Merseyside and ten Scouts from Unit 59. H.E.L.P. were a unique unit, being the only one to cons patrol (ten individuals that UK Scouting provides complete financial support to attend the Jam means to attend). This provided an excellent opportunity not only to support our fellow Scouts about the lives and cultures of Botswanan Scouts.
The UK Jamboree experience consisted of two days of Mimasu To
Mimasu Tokyo involved a day’s free time to explore Tokyo where crossing in Tokyo), Harajuku (an area renowned for its Japanese s the Emperor Meiji). Planned activities including visiting Joypolis ( view from the Skytree (634m) and taking part in Tokyo Live (a sp sumo wrestling).
A specially chartered Shinkansen (Bullet Train) took 1,500 UK Sco from all across the world come together to experience tradition nature on a 8km climb of Mt. Fugio; learn about global issues at local Cumbria, Merseyside and Botswanan culture and heritage o learn about other cultures in the Culture Zone; sail the local coas and museum at Hiroshima and learn about the events of the wo Programme; and finally passing on the flag to USA, Canada and Mexico for the 24th World Scout Ja
HoHo saw the unit travel to the adjacent pr hosts ranged from a variety of backgrounds owner at the local Spa Hotel.
Thirty hours of travelling and Unit 59 retu tearful goodbyes went their own ways. Thi Jamboree journey. We have all grown and le our journey and have developed from 40 in number of reunion events planned where share our experiences with our local Scou and continue to develop as responsible glo
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Jamboree
windy weekend at John Ruskin School, Conuts to attend the 23rd World Scout Jambo-
om across Cumbria arrived in Tokyo, Japan m Botswana to form H.E.L.P UK Contingent sist of Scouts, Guides as well as a solidarity mboree who wouldn’t otherwise have the but also make close friendships and learn
okyo, ten days of Jamboree and two days of Home Hospitality (HoHo).
e unit members visited a whole host of different places including: Shibuya Crossing (the busiest street fashion and youth culture) and Meiji Jingu Shrine (a 100-year-old Shinto shrine dedicated to (an indoor theme park), experiencing an earthquake at the earthquake centre, getting a birds-eye pecial event laid on for the UK contingent including everything from traditional Japanese food to
outs from Tokyo to Yamaguchi and the Jamboree site. Ten days of Jamboree saw 33,000 Scouts nal Japanese drumming and renew their promise at the opening ceremony; experience the local t the Global Development Village; explore the latest technologies at the Science Zone; share our on Culture Day as well as being exposed to some Japanese culture and J-pop at the area show; stline on-board a Japanese Defence Force transport ship on the Water Zone; visit the peace park orld’s first atom bomb during the Peace programme; visit local schools as part of the Community amboree North America 2019.
refecture of Shimane to stay in the cities of Matsue and Izumo with local Scouting families. Our s with individuals staying with Buddhists at a Buddhist Temple to individuals staying with a Hotel
urned home and following some is is not, however, the end of our earnt a lot about ourselves during ndividuals into a unit. We have a e we hope to develop a plan to ut groups, our local communities obal citizens.
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We are pleased to report the following Scouting achievements during the year: Tim Leader
Tom Bell Richard Hirst Peter Hughes Don McCutcheon
Ged Pugh Martin Stanbridge
Adrian Bell, Barrie Forrest, Kay Kennedy-Hardy William Arnott, Nicola Braithwaite, Anthony Crossley, Ste Gilbert, Caroline Gunning, Wendy Parkinson, Monica Pugh, Gillian Reader, Sharon Stainton, Claudia Walker Jacqueline Grundy, Rachel Prickett, James Wray John Danks, Rod Eriston Donald Cooper, Ivor Hughes Ian Astle, Colin Baker, Elizabeth Hall, Michael James, Kay Kennedy-Hardy, Linda McCoy, Bernie McMillan, Colin Partington Neal Andrews, Peter Cannon, Graham Cotgreave, John Cowling, Allan Parker, Maureen White, Michael Wood
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Miriam Crawley, Mike Hawkrigg, Bruce Kirton, Yvonne Martin, Cerys Morgan, Grahame Suitor, Karen Tansley Liz Axten, Charles Cash, Alan Clark, Michael Fitzgerald, Caroline Gunning, Peter Hewitt, Thomas Higgs, David Hodgkiss, Robert Mills, Elizabeth Samson, Glyn Shephard, Sharon Stainton, George Tsintas, Claudia Walker, Julie Warbrick Tina Appleby, Rachel Chaplow, Martyn Coe, Joseph Cowell, Zoe Cowgill, Sally Cowton-Williams, Cathy Crombie-Noble, Anna Dutson, Matthew James, Stuart Kane, Francess McIntyre, Mike Norton, Anne Pattison, Michael Saunders, Ross Wallace, Andrew Wattam Craig Ashworth, David Bearn, Steven Bedford, Kayleigh Burke, Andrew Burton, Andrew Buxton, Jo Cadman, John Chapman, Charlotte Dawson, Craig Diesveld, Lynette Douglas, Clare Farley, John Glaister, Richard Harding, Nigel Harling, Tom Howell, Sarah Hullock, Jacklyn Hunton, Lucy Jenkin, Rebecca Litherland, Patrick Mallaburn, Peter Martin, Jayne McFadyen, Peter McGuckin, Deborah Metcalfe, Geoffrey Moss, Graeme Mossop, Carl Owen, Susan Potter, Howard Procter, Liam Redhead, Philip Robinson, Sally Rousseau, Peter Snelson, Kerriann Stamper, Lucy Stanway, Elizabeth Sullivan, Sridhar Velagala, Louise Ward, Fiona Warwick, Alexander Whyte, Brian Wiles, Allan Woodward, Adam Woof, Clare Woowat
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Claire Hensman – Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant in Cumbria Robin Attwood Joe Harris Ivor Hughes Joe Rawlings OBE
Canon David Dixon Lord Hothfield Roy McNamara Ron Turner
Trustees Bill Arnott (Chair of the Facilities sub-Committee) Matthew Canwell (County Commissioner) Jeff Carson (Reivers District) Alan Clark (Workington District) Jan Cooper (Solway/Derwent District) Marion Dixon (County Secretary) Jo Eldon (Western Lakes District) Alan Harryman (Eden District) David Hughes (South West Lakes District) Tim Keegan (Kentdale District) Tim Leader (County Chairman) John Over (County Treasurer) Colin Partington MBE Peter Watson (Vice Chairman) Chris Woolhouse (County Network Commissioner)
Chris Harris JP TD (North West Regional Commissioner) / Andrew Corrie from January 2015 Charity Registration No: Scout Association Registration No: County Administrator: County Scout Office: Bankers: Solicitors: Independent Examiner:
520617 00112 Marion Dixon Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, KENDAL LA9 4PU 0845 094 6059 HSBC Bank Plc, 64 Highgate, KENDAL LA9 4TQ Burnetts, 6 Victoria Place, CARLISLE CA1 1ES Helen Holmes FCA, Stables, Thompson and Briscoe, Lowther House, 34 Lowther Street, KENDAL LA9 4DX
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Total income is £12,397 more than total expenditure primarily due to the successful fundraising by the Cumbria contingent to the planned Jamboree in Japan and a significant surplus generated by the Ennerdale camp site which is reserved for future site improvements. INCOMING RESOURCES
2013/14
2014/15
Membership Subscriptions
10,977
11,381
Grants and Donations
35,992
26,063
Facilities
41,326
County Activities
26,918
39,395 #
14,221
Other Income (mainly Jamboree/International Events)
10,686
49,685
Total
125,899
140,745
RESOURCES EXPENDED &
2013/14
#
includes £19,605
relating to Cumbaree
2014/15
CAPITAL INVESTED Governance & Administration
20,341
16,981
Development
25,294
26,344
Facilities
32,233
County Activities
39,188
30,227 #
23,869
#
relating to Cumbaree
Other (mainly Jamboree/International Events)
24,834
29,115
Capital Projects
0
1,812
Total
141,890
128,348
2014
2015
Fixed Assets
468,815
468,793
Other Restricted Funds
17,094
14,800
Other Designated Funds
94,140
125,850
Other Unrestricted Funds
79,350
64,417
659,399
673,860
TOTAL ASSETS
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includes £21,725
The Ennerdale Team have done a sterling job both in terms of the site’s financial performance and development. The financial performance means that the site is now clearly producing sufficient income to meet the medium term development aspirations. The close relationship with our Untied Utilities neighbours continues to show huge benefits. The year has seen: Upgrading of the Chalet Kitchen Upgrading of the Camper’s Pot-wash area Infrastructure works to support the installation of a secure office and storage Delivery and fitting out of the containers that will become the office and secure storage All abilities access to the key areas of the site All abilities access to the lake shore path Improvements to the Camp Fire Circle and Chapel. It is important to acknowledge that this has only been possible due to the efforts of the Cumbria Explorer Scouts who shifted over 30 tons of path material, United Utilities and their contractors who gave both time and materials and the small site team whose tireless efforts mean that the site is ready to welcome visitors. The Ennerdale Advisory Group has had its inaugural meeting and, together with the site team, has a clear wish list for the future. We cannot escape the fact that the biggest hurdle to realising all that is on the list will be the availability of volunteers and the recruiting of additional members must be a priority for 2015/16.
The Governance Working Group has continued its work to ensure that local trustees are aware of their responsibilities but more importantly that there is training and support available to those who need it. The challenge for the future is help groups to value the support of an Executive Committee.
Total income is £12,397 more than total expenditure primarily due to the successful fundraising by the Cumbria contingent to the planned Jamboree in Japan and a significant surplus generated by the Ennerdale camp site which is reserved for future site improvements. Tim Leader – County Chairman
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We are extremely grateful to our ambassadors for their advocacy and support. Sir Chris Bonington CVO, CBE, DL Sarah Dunning OBE John Stevenson MP Fred Story
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NY 272 195 Ashness, Keswick. A hut that sleeps 12 and fellside campsite. Website: www.keswickscouts.org/facilities Contact: Mrs Gill Reader Tel: 017687 72073 Email: bobandgill44@btinternet.com
NY 545 815 Kershop Forest, Roadhead to Newcastleton Road. Basic bothy, sleeping up to 12 in backwoods environment. Website: www.reiversdistrict.org/facilities/black-lyne/ Contact: James Gray Tel: 07584 319 189 Email: james_r_g@hotmail.co.uk
NY 047 253 Branthwaite Road, Workington. 1.5 acres of camping field and 1.5 acres of woodland. HQ consisting of showers, toilet and kitchen. Website: www.branthwaitescoutcamp.co.uk Contact: Mervyn Cowling Tel: 01900 65361 Email: melbreak@aol.com
NY 088 155 Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator Moor. A woodland campsite on the banks of the River Ehen. Indoor accommodation is available in the form of the Chalet which sleeps 38 and Bothy which sleeps 12. Website: www.ennerdale.cumbriascouts.org.uk Contact: Janet Arnott Tel: 01946 861518 Email: bill.arnott203@btinternet.com
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SD 395 912 Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Windermere. Set in 250 acres of woodland, Great Tower has extensive camping areas and also offers four accommodation lodges for group sizes of 16 to 36. Website: www.scouts.org.uk/sac/scout_main.php?pageid=3168 Contact: Victoria Nelson Tel: 015395 31279 Email: greattower.sac@scouts.org.uk
NY 374 041 off Rothay Road, Ambleside. The Ambleside Group Headquarters is close to the town centre and can sleep 25 with modern kitchen, shower and toilets. An ideal base for all activities in the Lakes. Contact: Richard Hirst Tel: 0845 601 2977 Email: kdsc@hotmail.co.uk
NY 354 022 Rattlingate Lane, Nr Kirkandrews-on-Eden, Carlisle. A four acre field with 20 acres of woodland. The Centre building sleeps 32 in six rooms. Website: www.ratlingate.co.uk Contact: Peter Hughes Tel: 0845 643 0161 Email: camping@ratlingate.co.uk
SD 376 786 The Scout Base, Cartmel Park, Cartmel. Simple indoor accommodation for groups of up to 40. It is set in a secluded position on the edge of Cartmel village and immediately surrounded by parkland and woods. Contact: Tim Leader Tel: 015395 33270 Email: bookingsslsb@gmail.com
SD 272 753 Flat Woods, Wient Lane, Great Urswick, Ulverston. 7.25 acres of wooded limestone, camping for up to 100. Indoor accommodation available for smaller numbers. Contact: Peter Sharpe Tel: 01229 826511 Email: petpetbarsharpe@tiscali.co.uk
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Matthew Canwell Adult Support Alan McBirnie Development Nichola Jackson Programme Graham White General Duties Gill Sadler
commissioner@cumbriascouts.org.uk
dcc.adult.support@cumbriascouts.org.uk dcc.development@cumbriascouts.org.uk dcc.programme@cumbriascouts.org.uk dcc.general.duties@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Vacant
cyc@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Phil Hopley
activities@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Colin Payne
beavers@cumbriascouts.org.uk
David Hodgkiss
cubs@cumbriascouts.org.uk
John Sharpe
scouts@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Jo Eldon
explorers@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Chris Woolhouse
network@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Vacant
international@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Alan McBirnie
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Eddie Ward
media@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Eddie Ward
media@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Tim Leader
chairman@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Marion Dixon
admin@cumbriascouts.org.uk
John Over
treasurer@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Marion Dixon
admin@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Eden District Simon Woodrow Kentdale District Tim Keegan Reivers District David Sheard Solway/Derwent District Robin Ford Workington District Alan Clark Western Lakes District Kim Waugh South West Lakes District Eddie Richards
dcedenscouts@btinternet.com timkeegan6@gmail.com dc@reiversdistrict.org dc@solwayderwentscouts.org.uk dc@workingtondistrictscouts.org.uk dc@westernlakesscouts.org.uk eddie.richards@virgin.net
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