When: Around 8-12 meetings per year, plus occasional support as needed
Open Volunteer Spots: 1
We’re looking for new Trustees to join our County team and help shape the future of Scouting. Can you support our marketing efforts?
As a Trustee, you’ll:
- Provide strategic direction and support to the County
- Ensure good governance, financial oversight and compliance
- Help us grow, reach more young people, and deliver our vision
- Bring your skills, insight and fresh thinking to the table
You don’t need Scouts experience – just a passion to make a difference.
Role Description
- Act as a Charity Trustee, helping to ensure the County Scout Council operates safely, effectively, and in line with charity law and The Scouts’ Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR)
- Contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of the County, supporting its long‑term financial sustainability
- Lead and advise the Trustee Board on fundraising and income‑generation strategy, including grants, donations, sponsorship, and partnerships
- Provide oversight and support to County fundraising activities, ensuring they are ethical, well‑governed, and aligned to Scouts values
- Work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and key volunteers, sharing collective responsibility for Trustee Board decisions
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience in fundraising, income generation, grants, sponsorship, or donor engagement, ideally at a strategic or advisory level
- Understanding of charity governance and financial oversight, or willingness to develop this as a trustee
- Ability to think strategically about diverse and sustainable income streams
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to support and challenge constructively
- Commitment to the values, safeguarding principles, and inclusive ethos of The Scouts
Expressions of interest closes on Monday 27th July 2026
