Group Trustees The Trustees are a small group of volunteers who have overall responsibility for the running of the 167th Scout Group. The Trustees are like a driving committee to represent the parents and get the best for their kids within the parameters of scouting. They look after the finances, membership records, policies and charitable activities. They are ultimately responsible for Health and Safety – though the section leaders take responsibility for risk assessing all activities. The Trustees perform a similar function the the Governors. Setting Vision, Holding Responsibility, Being a Supportive Critical Friend (both positive and, if needed, constructive critique we hope) to the leaders who deliver scouting. Every year we hold an Annual General Meeting where members of our board of trustees, are appointed elected or re-elected. Group Lead Volunteer – David Jeanneret After unofficially fulfilling this role since February 2022, David was appointed by the District Commissioner in January 2025. The GSL supports all the volunteers, and particularly the Section Leaders, in the delivery of the scouting programmes that we provide. David has been our Cubs Team Leader since 2017 and was involved in the group as a Section Assistant and Occasional Helper before that. Previous, even, to then – David was the youth worker at our sponsor – Westbury Baptist Church. At that time he would visit the youth work in the week and occasionally attend Scout Camp! Chairperson – Sally Greenland The chairperson works with the Group Scout Leader to manage the running of the group Sally has two boys who are part of the 167th Group and absolutely love attending, so when a Chair was needed she offered to take on the role. As Chair she can help support this wonderful organisation and in particular this group in a small way. Secretary – Alison David The Secretary assists in providing amazing administrative support to the group, especially to the Trustees. Alison is the mum of a scout who has progressed through our group. Membership Secretary – Vacant The Membership Secretary looks after our waiting lists and makes sure that joining and transitions between sections happen smoothly. Could this be you … Treasurer – Adrian Rogers The Treasurer provides robust and effective financial support to the group; helping ensure subs are paid and expenses reimbursed to the volunteers. The Treasurer will also support the setting of an annual budget and completing annual accounts to be shared at the group’s AGM Adrian’s children started at 167th as Beavers and is now an Explorer and also a Young Leader with the Scouts. Lara wanted to give something back to the group by way of saying thank you for the amazing time her son is having and when the role of treasurer came up accepted Phil’s request to step in. Section Representation The Trustees has representation from leaders and parents involved in the Beaver, Cub and Scout section leadership teams. Scouts Team Leader- Tom Jenkins Tom grew up attending the 167th Scout Group and has found his home hear as the Scouts Team Leader now! Cubs Team Leader- David Jeanneret David joined cubs as a Section Assistant in 2017 when his eldest son was cub. He quickly realised that he was being prepared to take the leadership and has enjoyed being the Cub Scout Leader since then! David was previously employed by our host church as youth worker for 10 years. Beavers Team Leader- Nimisha Birmingham Nimisha joined scouting as an Assistant Beaver Leader in 2019 when her son joined Beavers. She joined the 167th in May 2022 to lead the beaver group due to the unexpected and sad death of our group Scout Leader Phil. Beaver Parent Rep – Simone Bryan Cub Parent Rep – Nicky Taylor Scout Parent Rep – George Jamison Parent Reps help the Trustees hear the voice of children and their parents. They can provide an easy channel for parents to feedback to the leaders of the group and can be a critical friend with their parental viewpoint. If you would like to be the next Parent Rep for your child’s section, read this introductory information. Scout Team Member and Church Representative – Matt Caple Matt grew up attending the 167th Scout Group and attends Westbury Baptist Church as well as being a solid part of the Scouts Team.