Our County Leadership Team

Role Responsibility
As County Lead Volunteer I am privileged to lead a dedicated, energetic and inspirational team of volunteers who work together to make sure that Scouting in Central Yorkshire is inclusive, youth shaped, community focused and growing. We aim to provide our young people and adults with exciting experiences which provide challenge, fun and adventure whilst feeling safe, valued and supported.

It is a privilege to see Scouting making a real difference to communities and the lives of so many young people.

Ask me about

• Why I volunteered to be a leader
• The things I enjoy the most
• The way in which you can become part of our movement
• Adventures that you can be part of

Email: Carol.Milburn@cycscouts.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

My role is to support and lead the County Programme Team ensuring the delivery of quality Scouting Programmes, providing supporting, guidance. My Team support the running and planning of large scale events for all sections in the County.

Ask Me About

• Running a large-scale event
• New County Events you want
• Anything Programme related!

Email: Alison.Fell@cycscouts.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

My role as County Support Lead is to support the County run smoothly by providing administrative support for community engagement, effective processes.  My Teams key responsibilities are supporting with Community Engagement,  Media and Communications.

Ask me about: 

• How to join the Media/Communications Team
• Getting a Media presence at your Events.

Email: Matthew.Milner@cycscouts.org.uk

Role Responsibility
My key role is to contribute to the smooth running of Bramhope Campsite and Aldwark Activity Centre as well as supporting other major County events.

Ask Me About

• Bramhope Campsite
• Aldwark Activity Centre
• Nights Away Permit Scheme

Email: John.Smallwood@cycscouts.org.uk

Role Responsibility

My role within the County is to ensure all Young People Scouting within Central Yorkshire are involved and engaged in the decisions that shape their scouting experience. Whether this is supporting the development of a YouthShaped Programme or providing leaders with material to develop their own knowledge on YouthShaped Scouting. I will be working closely with the County Leadership Team to secure new and exciting experiences for our Young People, and to give them the opportunities to obtain valuable skills for life.

Ask Me About

·  Implementing the YouShape Award into your programmes.

·  Running the YouShape Award.

·   Recruiting a local/District Youth Leads.

· Why YouthShaped Scouting matters.

Email: Lucy.Taverner@cycscouts.org.uk 

Role Responsibility

The include the promotion of the wellbeing of Scouting in the wider community by assisting to develop relationships between Scouting and other institutions and associations.

Ask Me About

• Supporting the County to find opportunities for more young people from all backgrounds and communities.
• Supporting the Pears Growth Project in Central Yorkshire, being a member of and providing an external perspective to the Working Group.
• Promoting the work of the County in supporting young people and developing the public perception of Scouting
• Supporting the County in developing relationships with other youth organisations, businesses, public sector and third sector organisations who have the potential to work in partnership.
• Helping the County to effectively celebrate its success and achievements.

Role Responsibilities

My role is all about developing Scouting in Central Yorkshire. I am part of the Regional Services Team and work with the County team to provide support on issues affecting growth and development, including volunteer recruitment and the recruitment and retention of young people. I also support District teams to open new Scout groups, grow existing groups and bring more volunteers on board.

Part of my role is also exploring possibilities for partnerships with other organisations, and how we can work with them to give our young people the best experience possible.

Ask me about

• Tips and tricks for getting more adults and young people involved
• Potential support for opening new groups or sections
• Potential partnerships with other organisations
• Areas for growth in your District

Email: helen.thomas@scouts.org.uk