District Team

Ant’s role as Lead Volunteer means he is responsible for supporting volunteers across the District to deliver great experiences for our young people. Ant helps set our district’s goals, makes sure we’re safe, inclusive and well-run, and works with and co-ordinates the district team to grow and develop Scouting locally.

Ant joined Croydon Scouting as one of Croydon’s first Beaver Scouts in the 80’s and hasn’t left yet! Alongside leading Croydon District, Ant helps coordinate international activities within GLSW and is the Group Lead Volunteer for 29th Purley. Outside of Scouting Ant enjoys travelling with his wife and daughter, and is Chief Technology Officer for a large group of UK healthcare businesses.

Aiden makes sure young people have a voice in everything we do. Aiden works alongside volunteers to shape our programme, champion youth involvement, and help ensure our decisions reflect the views and ideas of young people across the District

Chris supports our programme team in helping our volunteers plan and deliver fun, safe and high-quality programmes across the District. They help share ideas, resources and training so every section can offer young people skills for life.

Richard champions Scouts for 14–24 year-olds, supporting Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Network. The 14-24 team help young people shape their own programme, access top awards, and connect with opportunities beyond the District.

Kate and the volunteering development team focus on making volunteering with Scouts easy, enjoyable and rewarding. The team lead on welcoming new volunteers, supporting training and recognition, and helping people find roles that suit their skills and time.

Kirsten and the support team make sure our District runs smoothly behind the scenes. They oversee areas like safety, compliance, administration and IT/communications, so our section volunteers can focus on giving young people great experiences.

Bernie leads the Trustee Board, making sure it works well as a team to support Scouting across the District. The trustees oversee governance, ensure we meet our legal responsibilities, and provide guidance so volunteers can focus on delivering great programmes.

John manages the District’s finances, ensuring we have clear records and helping the Trustee Board make good financial decisions. The trustees ensure funds are used responsibly, support budgeting and planning, and help keep Scouting sustainable for the future.