Being a Trustee with Horsham District Scouts

We rely on our adult volunteers to give the young people in the Horsham area opportunities to dream big, give it a go, and build skills for life. We’re always looking for people to help in all sorts of ways. We’ll help you find something that matches your skills and the time you have available. We’d love for you to get involved.

Horsham District Scouts is comprised of 15 Scout Groups, 8 Explorer Scout Units, a Young Leader Unit and a Scout Network Unit. There are approximately 1,400 young people involved in Scouting in the Horsham area, supported by over 500 adult volunteers.

We are currently looking for:

District Administrator – we are looking for someone to join our District Support Team, specifically to provide governance administration for the District Trustee Board, to include meeting preparation, minute taking and AGM organisation. You can find further information about the role at Support Teams.

District Trustees – the District Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity trustees, to make sure Scouts is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance. Applications from those with a background in Compliance, Finance or Risk would be particularly welcome. You can find further information about the role in our Trustee information pack.

Both the above roles require you to attend 4 District Trustee Board meetings a year, as well as the District Annual General Meeting. Depending on your responsibilities you may also be required to attend other meetings, e.g. our campsite sub-committee. Meetings are usually held on weekday evenings.

Let us know you’re interested by completing the on-line application form below.

Key dates:

  • The closing date for applications is Friday 11th April 2025.
  • Follow up meetings with our selection team will be held during April/May.
  • Appointments to the District Trustee Board will be made at the District Annual General Meeting on Friday 20th June 2025.

To find out more please complete the application below.

Other

Applicants:

  • Must be over 18.
  • Must not be disqualified from being a Charity trustee under the Charities Act 2010.
  • Must successfully complete a TSA Criminal Records Check.
  • Must agree to complete TSA trustee training for the role within 180 days of appointment.
  • Must complete a declaration to accept TSA policies and procedures.