The District Support Team gives tools and resources to help Scouts run smoothly.
Will Hazell
District Lead Volunteer
Paul Harley
Spotley Wood Campsite
Warden
George Simcox
Data & IT Infrastructure Lead
Fliss Law
District Badge Secretary
Harry Huckin
Deputy District Lead Volunteer
Lisa Hawes
External Affairs Lead
Jo Weatherley
Support Team Member Squirrels Provision
Jo Weatherley
Support Team Member Squirrels Provision
Sub-Teams
Spotley Wood Campsite Sub-Team
The Spotley Wood Campsite Sub-Team looks after our District Campsite, based on the Northants / Bucks border.
Data & IT Infrastructure Sub-Team
The Data & IT Infrastructure Sub-Team looks after all things IT related for Grafton from our websites to supporting events.
External Affairs Sub-Team
The External Affairs Team will support Scouts locally by engaging with the community helping us to grow and further our reach.
Allocated tasks
Support Scouts locally by engaging with the community
- Create and look after relationships with other organisations that can help Scouts grow locally.
- Create a positive image of Scouts in the local community. For example, through local media.
- Plan and run fundraising events when they’re needed.
Open new provision
- Work with Groups and other District teams to open, close, or merge Sections (depending on local demand).
Support effective processes
- Carry out finance administration. This could include paying expenses/invoices, and tracking income/expenditure against the budget.
- Set up and look after email, web, social media, and web meeting systems for the District (and, if appropriate, for Groups and Units).
- If there are staff, make sure they’re properly managed and well recognised.
- Look after joining enquiries across the District.
Look after property and equipment
- Check bookings and maintenance for any District-owned property and equipment (including 14-24 Sections).
- Oversee meeting places for 14-24 Sections (whether they’re rented, leased, or owned).
