Annual Report 2018
CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mrs Claire Hensman, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria VICE-PRESIDENTS Joe Harris
Lord Hothfield
Ivor Hughes
Roy McNamara
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustees Chris Sanderson OBE JP (County Chairman) Eddie Ward (County Commissioner) Gareth Hodgson (County Youth Commissioner) Alan Harryman (County Secretary) John Over (County Treasurer) to 21.09.17 Alan Clark (County Treasurer) from 22.09.17 Bill Arnott (Nominated – Chair of the Facilities Sub-Committee) David Hughes (Elected) Tim Keegan (Elected) Tim Leader (Nominated) Daniel Nixon (Elected under 25) from 22.09.17 Colin Partington MBE (Nominated) RIGHT OF ATTENDANCE Andrew Corrie (North West Regional Commissioner) Charity Registration No: 520617 Scout Association Registration No: 00112 County Administrator:
Marion Dixon
County Scout Office:
Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, KENDAL LA9 4PU 0845 094 6059
Bankers:
HSBC Bank Plc, 64 Highgate, KENDAL LA9 4TQ
Solicitors:
Burnetts, 6 Victoria Place, CARLISLE CA1 1ES
Independent Examiner:
Helen Holmes FCA, Stables, Thompson and Briscoe, Lowther House, 34 Lowther Street, KENDAL LA9 4DX
CONTENTS
Chairman’s Review County Commissioner’s Report
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People Amazing Volunteers Awards 2017/18 Queen’s Scouts Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Programme Quality Programme Top Awards Challenge Cumbria
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World Scout Jamboree The Journey Begins
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Resources Facilities Summary of Accounts County Structure County Directory
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COUNTY CHAIRMAN – Chris Sanderson OBE JP I write this report having just returned from a month sailing in the Arctic, which was enjoying its own heatwave almost comparable with that of our exceptional summer. Needless to say, our weather now seems to have reverted to its norm, providing much appreciated respite to farmers, gardeners and those of us who rely on water from the fell – but what a welcome change it was from the floods of 2015! Recognising Achievements I am delighted once again to report that Scouting is going from strength to strength in Cumbria. This is undoubtedly the result of hard work, commitment and leadership at all levels throughout the County. That all has a huge impact on our young Scouts, but often goes unrecognised. I would therefore like to encourage you to ensure that we nominate deserving leaders for awards, both those of the Scout Association and national awards where Scouting work has been part of a broader outstanding contribution to the community. GDPR Many of you will have wrestled with, and perhaps worried about, our new obligations under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation which became enforceable in May this year. I think my message must be that as long as we are working in good faith to the spirit of GDPR, raising awareness where we need to and adopting sensible processes, as a charity we have little fear. If you are still feeling unsure about your knowledge of GDPR obligations and approach to the protection of personal data, please contact your line manager. Where necessary, Alan Clark, our County GDPR Officer (and County Treasurer) may also be able to assist. -4-
Joe Rawlings Many of us recently learnt that Joe Rawlings, one our longest serving County Vice-Presidents, died on the 1st of July at the wonderful age of 104. Joe was a highly respected teacher in North Cumbria for some 40 years, and after a long and impressive career in County Scouting was both a County Commissioner for Cumberland and then Cumbria. He also, as a young man, served on the Arctic Convoys during the 2nd World War, a dangerous and challenging experience no doubt. I hope we all note his passing not with undue sadness, but with respect for his unselfish contribution to his community and country. What a worthy example to us all, and certainly a life to be celebrated and commemorated. Chris Sanderson OBE JP Chairman@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – Eddie Ward It has been really pleasing this year to see the County coming together both in terms of County Teams, but more importantly, in our members feeling part of the County.
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Commissioners and the County Youth Commissioner, together with their extended teams for their support. Whilst the County Teams are still in their infancy it has been great to see things starting to happen. The most successful project has to be #ChallengeCumbria which invited sections from around the County to challenge others to undertake numerous challenges and share their adventures on social media for all to see. We have over 3,000 people taking part in the fun and adventure of the challenges. In 2018 we said farewell to Solway Derwent and Workington Districts as they combined to form North Fells District to better serve the members and -5-
leaders in the area and I look forward to seeing the new District develop. It was also time for Kim Waugh to stand down after ten years as District Commissioner of Western Lakes District. I am extremely grateful to her for leaving the District in such great shape for Elizabeth Norton to pick up the baton. This year the national 2018 Vision came to an end with the new strategy to 2023 to be launched. The new strategy will build on the success of the previous plan: to continue to grow, become more inclusive, to be shaped by young people and to make a bigger impact in our communities. The new plan of action includes three pillars of work: programme, people and perception, all under the envelope of Skills For Life. This plan can only be delivered if we work together. Collectively, we will make our movement bigger, stronger and more impactful. As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, in Cumbria we give over 3,250 young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future. We’re talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience – skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians. We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We’re a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures. Eddie Ward Commissioner@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
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Each week, we help thousands of young people in Cumbria develop the skills to succeed in life. But this can only happen thanks to our brilliant volunteers. Volunteering is easier than you think. Whether you can spare an hour a month or a day a year, we have hundreds of opportunities both behind the scenes and directly supporting young people. With full support and training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Not only is it incredibly rewarding and great fun, you’ll learn some brilliant skills transferable to the workplace and further education. We welcome volunteers from every community and background. You don’t need to have been a Scout. You just need to believe in a more positive future and the difference we can make together. As part of our County Strategic Plan we will be working to ensure we have more, well trained, better supported and motivated adult volunteers and young people, from diverse backgrounds. We will be working hard to improve the volunteer journey. We will improve recruitment processes and training to ensure we can recruit and retain more adults from a more diverse range of backgrounds who see the value of volunteering and gaining new skills. We will focus on supporting volunteers by making it easier to access the resources and information needed to deliver Scouting. Scouting does not always reflect the diversity of our local communities or reach all the young people who could benefit most. We also know we could have a greater impact on the lives of young people the earlier they take part in Scouting. Therefore, we will explore ways to extend Scouting to people we are not currently reaching including under-represented communities. -7-
AWARDS 2017/18 We are pleased to report the following Scouting achievements during the year: CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR MERITORIOUS CONDUCT James Goodship SILVER ACORN John Knott BAR TO AWARD OF MERIT Judith Bradshaw AWARD OF MERIT John Basnett, Janet Bradshaw, Nigel Bradshaw, Keeley Hayton, Toby Hubbard CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR GOOD SERVICE John Over CHIEF SCOUT’S 60 YEAR AWARD Douglas Garnett, Herbert Horsley CHIEF SCOUT’S 50 YEAR AWARD Winifred Poland, Robert Reader CHIEF SCOUT’S 40 YEAR AWARD Tim Leader, Martin Stanbridge, Barrie Forrest CHIEF SCOUT’S 30 YEAR AWARD John Bell, Anne Mawson, David Keenan, Kevin Clayton, John Sharpe, Valerie Werry, David Hughes, Vanda Brown, John Knott CHIEF SCOUT’S 25 YEAR AWARD Neil Saunders, Andrew Brown, David Woods, Sara Devine, Peter Brough, Phyllis Calvert CHIEF SCOUT’S 20 YEAR AWARD Andrew Hardy, Christopher Hewitt, Barnaby Poulton, Robin Ford, David Welton, Kim Waugh, Stephen Hodgson, Geoffrey Price, Ian Fletcher, William Sadler, Victoria Elliot, Robin Pratley, Ian Harrop, Michael Greenwood, Richard Palmer CHIEF SCOUT’S 15 YEAR AWARD Peter Barnes, Stephen Gilbert, Alan McBirnie, Philip Atherton, Gavin Muir, Johannes De Groot, Janet Bradshaw, Jonathan Waugh, Alistair Mackenzie, Michael Ditchburn, Heather Leach -8-
CHIEF SCOUT’S 10 YEAR AWARD Richard Fox, Alistair Smeaton, Richard Siddle, Virginia Harris, Liam Benson, Katie Treave, Elizabeth Pullan, Toby Hubbard, Stuart Braithwaite, William Stewart, Eve West, Karen Edmondson, Jonathan Cheesewright, Gillian Hodgson, Michael Rackham, Richard Robinson, Fiona Woodward, John Wylie, Catherine Hart, Chris Woolhouse, Ian Chambers, Anna Brocklebank, Viviane Clarkson, Stacey Warwick, Lisa Benson, Kenneth Boom, Lesley Bailey, Melanie Schofield, Liam Byrne CHIEF SCOUT’S 5 YEAR AWARD Angelica Fountouris, Juliet Baddeley, Damian Bonsall, Sarah Seed, Kim Chambers, Ian Barrett, Pamela Bell, Richard Grave, Matthew Canwell, Rebecca Haslam, Jonathon Winter, James Ferguson, Melanie Wright, Andrew Hanson, Jack Armstrong, Stuart Latham, Michael Ryan, Jonathan Clutterbuck, Steven Jolley, Paul Dearden, Daniel Stone, Rebecca Coates, Warren Birch, Mathew Dixon, David Spragg, Steven Woods, Kimberley Lacey, Mathew Wilson, Ashley Brockbank, Caitlin Ripley, Bridget Dugdale, Gillian Hughes, Trevor Hughes, Joyce Keetley, Julie Furness, Matthew Orrison, Hanna Fuller, Robert McIntyre, Emma Corkill, Andrew Graham, Michael McCluskey, Paula Westhorpe, Desmond Barlow, Andrew Lowther, Stephen Leonard, Jennet Mcleod, Jane Chambers, Melanie Schofield, Thomas O’Donnell, Jordan Gallacher, John Calvert, Christine Johnston, Joanna Twiname, Alexander Bradshaw, Angela Haslam, Carolyn Kendrick, Anja Paterson, Lynne Millington, Charlotte Martin, Ross Galloway, Emma Gray, Kevin Wilson, Anthony Newgarth, Michael Bareham, Judith Rees, Lee Harris, Samuel Wilson, Deborah Ainsworth, Mark Ainsworth, David Marsden, Simon Bamforth, Elizabeth Norton QUEEN’S SCOUTS We are proud of the great achievements of all of our young people as they enjoy their everyday adventure, but we are Super Proud of Mathew Fee and Lucy Mather who have reached the pinnacle of Scouting by achieving the highest award, that of Queen’s Scout, through commitment and determination – Well done! DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD Gold John Hartley, Christopher Milligan, Joshua Selby Silver Imogen Royce Bronze Sara Buchart, Jasmine Harrand, Elizabeth Howell, Luke Little, Matthew Prescott, Nicola Robinson, Caitlin White -9-
PROGRAMME What is good programme? If you see young people at a meeting of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers, indoor or out, who are happy, smiling and developing their skills then you’ve certainly seen good programme taking place. There are numerous examples of high quality programme happening across the County each and every day of the week. The role of the Programme Team is to highlight and showcase this for everyone to see, whilst sometimes adding that extra event that groups can buy into. Programme is a key driver in the #Skillsforlife vision launched in May. Quality programme has to sit at the heart of what we do. At the Cumbria Champions event in June, leaders and young leaders were asked what good programme should look like. The answer, unsurprisingly, was exciting, youth-designed and youth-led. Programme has to adapt to keep up with societal change, but this doesn’t mean that our core skills are not required; we need to find the means to deliver these in ways that young people relate to. What have we done? Over the past year, the Programme Team have been busy listening to, and developing, support strategies for the County. Primarily this has involved the roll out of Challenge Cumbria – a series of fun events that were suggested by groups as programme add-ons. If your group has never danced across a bridge, squeezed as many members into a tent as possible or walked a Wainwright, then this year these are just some of the suggested activities. Groups have used them to add a little fun or a new dimension to their programme. With over 2,000 young people signed up we know that it has given groups new ideas. We’re grateful to Rachel Garth, the ACC6–14 for the North East whose idea this was and for her work in putting this together. Rachel has recently stood down because of work commitments but will continue to monitor this for the remainder of 2018. We are looking forward to the first of the new County competitions later in the year. The first County cooking competition for Scouts will take place in October, building on the successes of the Kentdale and SW Lakes events. Earlier in the year we organised two events to find the Scout Group who would represent the County in the regional Lord Derby skills competition. - 11 -
The Programme Team are keen to see more groups take part in all these events. They are advertised as soon as possible and are a great way of building further opportunities into sectional programmes. Regional Events Regional events are another fantastic way for groups to interact beyond the confines of their own locality. With this in mind the County undertook to help facilitate access for groups who wanted to take part in the NW ShelterBox Challenge in May. Transport was organised for the groups that took part and in 2018, three Cub teams, two Scout teams and two Explorer teams entered. We hope that more groups will take the opportunity to enter a team in 2019 when, once again, the County will help to support groups by organising the transport and logistics. Top Awards Closer to home, the focus remains on the success of individuals gaining the top awards in each section. This is an on-going issue, not just in Cumbria, but across the UK. Leaders have found the changes to the Challenge badges difficult to adapt to and subsequently there has been a fall in the top awards presented. The Programme Team are very conscious of this and have been working at a local level to remind groups of the importance of the badge system – it shows that skills are being taught and developed. An initiative which has been discussed and which will start shortly is that all top awards will be funded by the County when section leaders register individuals for their top awards. This has the advantage of encouraging and recording at the same time. Information gained can then be used to further support groups and sections that are struggling. So – where next? As a County we need to make our unique geography work to our advantage rather than see it as a barrier. Someone will always have to travel somewhere – let’s though make this part of the adventure that our young people undertake. We realise that programme can only be great if it reflects the needs of groups around the County. To do this we need to maintain a wide range of activities and events that appeal to all. This doesn’t mean running events, rather it means signposting groups to events and to other providers both Scouting and non-Scouting. Where we can organise events then it will take more than the Programme team alone to ensure that events are a success. - 12 -
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WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE The 24th World Scout Jamboree will held from 22 July – 2 August 2019 at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA, and will be an adventure beyond anything you can imagine. It is to be hosted jointly between Boy Scouts of America, Scouts Canada and the Scout Association of Mexico. Cumbria Scouts have formed Unit 41 with three Cumbrian Patrols, joined by a Patrol from the Isle of Man. Three of them tell us about the start of their journey – Beyond Borders, Beyond Limits, Beyond Expectation James Clark. In July 2019 I will be a member of 27 Cumbrian Scouts lucky enough to have been selected to go to the 24th World Scout Jamboree. The selection process first began back in October 2017, where we all travelled to Great Tower in Newby Bridge to take part in a weekend of activities. It was a great weekend where I had to impress judges with my team skills, listening skills, problem solving and presenting. I really enjoyed the weekend and was thrilled when I found out I was to be one of the lucky 27 to be selected to go to America in 2019! We quickly got into fundraising mode, as we have been given the mammoth task of raising around £120,000 collectively as a group. To date, I have completed a swimathon, held school cake sales, car boot sales, table top sales, school fairs, craft fairs, bag packing, volunteered as a car parking attendant, volunteered at the Great North Swim and I have collected unwanted clothing (around 80 bags). As well as all that, I have my own Etsy website where I sell my own crafts. I am keen on sewing and have changed my personal Etsy site to our very own Woolly Bikers Etsy site and all sales on this site will also go towards my fundraising. I can’t begin to imagine the adventure that awaits me! I’m really looking forward to meeting people from all corners of the world. I know that I’m very lucky to have this opportunity, and I’m hoping that it will be something that I will tell my own grandchildren all about, just as my Grandad has told me all about his Scouting adventures! - 14 -
Ellie Farthing. The Jamboree is where different Scouts from around the world meet to learn about different cultures and enjoy adventures together. My journey began in October 2017 at the rigorous selection weekend when the 27 Scouts were selected. One of the things we had to do to prove ourselves was to work well in a team. The thing that challenged me was the cooking, where we basically had to gut a fish, but I enjoyed the water challenge – my fingers went blue! This is a big commitment, since the fundraising is a major project. The main thing I’ve been doing is busking, but I’ve joined in with a lot of bag packs and bake sales as well as writing letters to numerous organisations. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their cultures, as well as trying new foods, games and activities, well maybe not bugs! When I come back home I hope to share my experience with anyone and everyone, even if they are not willing to listen. Bob Price. I am a member of Phoenix Explorer Scouts in Whitehaven and I also often attend the Mavericks Unit in Gosforth. I’ve been in Scouting for around ten years. Next summer me and 27 other Cumbrian Scouts will attend the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. We are all massively looking forward to it and I think it could be the experience of a lifetime. I am already enjoying the training and fundraising events that we’ve been to, and we still have a long way to go. We were chosen at a selection weekend at Great Tower camp. There were about 90 of us. There were lots of different tasks and we often had to work as a team. For example we had to construct an archway which was not as easy as it sounds! Observers watched how we interacted and solved problems and awarded points. I already started to make some friends at the selection event and have now made more in the group. The Jamboree is at Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia, USA. It is an area with lakes, mountains and forests, and lots of opportunities for adventurous activities. I think I am most looking forward to some watersports – maybe white water rafting if I can. This will be great, but I am also looking forward to meeting Scouts from all over the world – we will have Scouting in common, but we will also have lots of cultural differences to share with each other. I have heard previous participants say you make friends for life at Jamboree and I think this is an important part of what the Jamboree is for – promoting peace, friendship and understanding. - 15 -
FACILITIES
ASHNESS HUT & CAMP 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
BLACK LYNE COTTAGE 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 319189 Email: james_r_g@hotmail.co.uk
BRANTHWAITE SCOUT CAMPSITE 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: Martin Robinson Tel: 07542 543 632 Email: mrobinsonfarm@aol.co.uk
ENNERDALE COUNTY SCOUT CENTRE 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 the Bothy which sleeps 12. Website: www.ennerdale.cumbriaScouts.org.uk Contact: J Greenwood Tel: 01946 328224 Email: ennerdalebookings@CumbriaScouts.org.uk - 16 -
GREAT TOWER NATIONAL SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRE 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.scoutadventures.org.uk/centre/great-tower Tel: 01539 531279 Email: greattower@scoutadventures.org.uk
RATLINGATE SCOUT CAMPING CENTRE 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
SOUTH LAKELAND SCOUT BASE 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
URSWICK CAMPSITE SD 272 753 Flat Woods, Wient Lane, Great Urswick, Ulverston. Over seven acres of wooded limestone and camping for up to 100. Indoor accommodation available for smaller numbers. Contact: Ross Galloway Tel: 07825 354 241 Email: urswickcampsite@outlook.com
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS The figures for 2017/18 below include income of £10,106 for Roverway and the upcoming World Scout Jamboree and expenditure of £30,996 for same. The County has a commitment to make payments when due, whilst funds are raised. INCOMING RESOURCES
2016/17
2017/18
Membership Subscriptions
11,234
10,526
Grants and Donations
21,940
23,073
Facilities
41,699
39,989
County Activities
3,092
7,705
Other Income (mainly Jamboree/International Events)
3,250
11,809
81,215
93,102
Total RESOURCES EXPENDED &
2016/17
2017/18
CAPITAL INVESTED Governance & Administration
15,862
17,451
790
623
Facilities
28,281
28,305
County Activities
13,475
17,263
169
31,470
0
0
58,577
95,112
Development
Other (mainly Jamboree/International Events) Capital Projects Total TOTAL ASSETS
2016/17
Fixed Assets Other Restricted Funds Other Designated Funds Other Unrestricted Funds
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2017/18
465,353
462,867
0
0
183,726
174,520
50,380
60,062
699,459
697,449
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COUNTY DIRECTORY County Commissioner Eddie Ward
CC@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Youth Commissioner Gareth Hodgson
CYC@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Deputy County Commissioner (Adult Support) Peter Nicol
DCC.Adult.Support@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Training Manager Becky Coates
Training@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Safeguarding Awareness Coordinator Liam Richardson
SAC@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Executive Support Tim Leader
Exec.Support@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Badge Secretary Bill Sadler
Badges@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Appointments Chair Linda Kitchin
Appointments.Chair@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Appointments Secretary Tim Keegan
Appointments.Secretary@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Deputy County Commissioner (Adventure) Neil Davies
DCC.Adventure@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (Activities) Barney Poulton
Activities@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Manager of Activities Permit Scheme Damian King
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Supporter of Nights Away Permit Scheme Don McCutcheon
SNAPS@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Activities Scout Active Support Units Manager VACANT
Activities.SASU@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Archery Team Leader Alex Young
Archery@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Dragnet Team Leader Judith Bradshaw
Dragnet@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Sailing Team Leader Alyson Royle
Sailing@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Hill Walking Team Leader Neil Davies
Hillwalking@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Activities Promotion & Communications Manager Jonny Winter
Activities.Comms@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Activities Recruitment Coordinator Toby Hubbard
Activities.Recruitment@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Activities District Liaison Coordinator Bill Davidson
Activities.Liaison@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Advisor Neil Davies (acting)
DOE@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Queen’s Scout Award Coordinator Graham White
QSA@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (International) Tom Higgs
International@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
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Deputy County Commissioner (Programme) David Hodgkiss
DCC.Programme@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (6–14) VACANT
ACC614.NE@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
VACANT
ACC614.W@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Josh McLeod
ACC614.S@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (14–25) VACANT
ACC1425.NE@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Chris Woolhouse
ACC1425.W@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Steven Woods
ACC1425.S@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Deputy County Commissioner (Development) Lesley McCartney
DCC.Development@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (Growth) Gary Martin
Growth@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (Diversity & Inclusion) Judith Rees
Inclusion@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (Community) VACANT
Community@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Media Development Manager Matt Sanderson
Media@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Chairman Chris Sanderson OBE JP Chairman@CumbriaScouts.org.uk County Secretary Alan Harryman
Secretary@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
County Treasurer Alan Clark
Treasurer@CumbriaScouts.org.uk - 22 -
County Administrator Marion Dixon
Admin@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Digital Lead Chris Latta
Digital@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
Assistant County Commissioner (Environment and Sustainability) Matt Sanderson
Sustainability@CumbriaScouts.org.uk
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS Eden District Simon Woodrow
dcedenScouts@btinternet.com
Kentdale District Michael Ryan
dc.kentdale@cumbriaScouts.org.uk
Reivers District David Sheard
dc@reiversdistrict.org
North Fells District Robin Ford
dc@solwayderwentScouts.org.uk
Western Lakes District Elizabeth Norton
dc@westernlakesScouts.org.uk
South West Lakes District Susie Faulkner
dc.swlakes@cumbriaScouts.org.uk
CUMBRIA SCOUT AMBASSADORS We are extremely grateful to our Ambassadors for their advocacy and support. Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL Sarah Dunning OBE DL Sam Rayner DL John Stevenson MP Fred Story
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