Trustee Board

The Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity Trustees, to make sure the Scouts is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance. Effective Trustee support helps other volunteers run the Scout programme that gives young people skills for life.  

Members of the Group Trustee Board must act collectively as Charity Trustees (if the Scout Group is a registered charity) or with the same duties and responsibilities as Charity Trustees (if they are not registered) and in the best interest of the charity and its members.  The following summarises key Trustee Board responsibilities.  

Adhere to Policy Organisation and Rules:

• Promote Scouting positively in the local community.

• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation

• Promote Youth Led Scouting

• Promote inclusivity

• Manage finances

• Manage scouting buildings

• Manage insurance

• Manage Risks

• Ensure POR is followed

• Maintain financial reserves and associated policy

• Appoint and manage sub-committees

• Appoint co-opted trustees

• Run selection process to recommend trustees, to be appointed by the Scout Council