Connect 2025 Revisited

Date: 24th Nov 2025 Author: Anthony Eeles

Croydon Scouts’ Connect 2025 provided an opportunity for over 100 of our adult volunteers and young leaders to come together, at the superb Cumnor House School for Girls in Purley.

During the afternoon we heard from inspiring speakers like Ben Taylor from Croydon Voluntary Action, as well as informative and enjoyable workshops led by our own volunteers within Croydon, as well as the fantastic Sophie from Scout Content and Claire from the Scouts HQ Growth & Communities team.

Links to slide decks or materials provided by the facilitators are below.

Introduction – Ant Eeles
Social Media – Sophie (Scout Content)
Adult Recruitment – Claire (HQ Growth & Communities)
Visits Abroad – Ant Eeles
Trustee Governance – Ant Eeles & Bernard Farrell
Permits & Applications – Ian Tombleson & Jim Clements
Engaging & Empowering Young Leaders – Richard Goad

Photo Credits: Scout Content

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