Board of Trustees

Who are the Board of Trustees?

The Board consists of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Group Scout Leader, Section Leaders, Quartermaster, and parents.  The Board can also co-opt up to four members from interested parties.  These may be from parents of Scouts who have left the Group but who are still interested in helping out, or anyone with some expertise or interest to add to the Group, maybe you are a financial wizard or have printing connections, and have time to spare, you would be a most welcome addition!  See our Contact Us page for details of the Board members.

We also, on occasion, have various sub-committees who meet to discuss a particular issue and come back to the Board with recommendations.

Why do we have a Board of Trustees?

Well one answer would be that we have to! But apart from that, the Board members basically oversee the administration of the Group, and the care and maintenance of its buildings and equipment.  They make decisions about how the building is maintained, what the money is being spent on, agree recommendations brought to them by sub-committees or the requests made by the Leaders.  They also help out with fundraising.

How often do they meet?

About once a term, usually on a Thursday evening.  Sub-committees meet when necessary.

Will I have to join a sub-committee?

Not if you don’t want to!  For instance, a sub-committee discussing the buildings would most likely be made up of people interested in DIY or have some technical knowledge of building maintenance.

How do I join?

Some people are nominated by the Group Scout Leader, but we are always looking for volunteers!  Others are elected at the Annual General Meeting in the summer of each year, but if anyone is interested in joining at other times, they won’t be turned away.  It is particularly good to have parents from each section.  If you’d like to join or want more information please  fill in our online form (https://forms.gle/PccbvVoagTs1cnst8) or contact us at kenningtonscouts@gmail.com.