Scouting across Berkshire is supported by an extended network of volunteer managers. Information about their responsibilities is included below.
If you would like to find out about volunteering with a Scout Group or Unit, please visit this page:
Register interest in volunteering
If you would like to find out about your child joining a Scout Group or Unit, please visit this page:
Join our youth programme
If you are unsure who to contact in the first instance, feel free to contact the County Administrator who will be able to direct your enquiry:
countyadmin@berkshirescouts.org.uk
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County Team
- County Management Team
- County Office staff
- Programme Team
- Adult Training Team
- County Executive Committee
- District Commissioners
County Management Team
Nigel Bevan, County Commissioner (CC). Nigel is the lead volunteer for Scouting in Berkshire. He sets the strategic vision and direction for our work by leading the County Team, the County Executive Committee and the District Commissioners.
Contact CC – Nigel Bevan
Pete Jeffreys, Deputy County Commissioner (DCC). Pete leads our work on growth and development, marketing and communications. He line manages our Local Development Officer and Volunteering Development Officer.
Contact DCC – Pete Jeffreys
Simon Pickett, Deputy County Commissioner for Programme (DCC Programme). Simon leads the support teams for our youth programme. Through Assistant County Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners and others, Simon and his team provide support to help volunteers in Sections to deliver high quality programmes to young people.
Contact DCC Programme – Simon Pickett
Frank Cselik, County Training Manager (CTM). Frank leads the adult training team who manage, support and deliver the training process to adults across Berkshire.
Contact CTM – Frank Cselik
James Mulligan and Rachel Stout, County Youth Commissioners (CYCs). James and Rachel are the key advocates for the involvement of young people’s voices to shape Scouting across Berkshire. They work closely with the County Team to ensure our activities are youth shaped, and work with District Commissioners to appoint and support District Youth Commissioners.
Contact CYCs – James Mulligan & Rachel Stout
Mick Stocks, Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC) Chair. Mick provides wide-ranging advice and support to the County Team on a range of projects. He also line manages our County Administrator.
Contact AAC Chair – Mick Stocks
Ian Aitken, County Chair. Ian leads the County Executive Committee in managing the finance, reputation and risk of the organisation.
Contact County Chair – Ian Aitken
County Office Staff
Karen Thurlow, County Administrator (CA). Karen is responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities including First Response training, and Activity Permits. Karen leads on the production of our regular email newsletters to adult members, and on support to Appointments Chairs and Secretaries.
Contact CA – Karen Thurlow
Kim Williams, Local Development Officer (LDO). Kim focuses on supporting local volunteer teams to grow Scouting. This can be by opening new sections, or expanding the capacity of existing sections. Kim also coordinates all enquiries for young people to join their local Scout Group.
Contact LDO – Kim Williams
Becky Eytle, Volunteering Development Officer (VDO). Becky leads a number of projects aimed at improving the experience of our adult volunteers. She is currently focused on the Induction Process, and GSL Induction. Becky also works proactively to advertise volunteer vacancies and handle enquiries from prospective volunteers.
Contact VDO – Becky Eytle
Programme Team
Simon Pickett, DCC Programme. Simon leads the support teams for our youth programme. Through Assistant County Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners and others, Simon and his team provide support to help volunteers in Sections to deliver high quality programmes to young people.
Contact DCC Programme – Simon Pickett
Ian May, ACC International. Ian leads our support for international projects such as World Scout Jamborees, Uganda 2019, and WINGS. He is also active in supporting Sections and Group to go abroad as part of their programme.
Contact ACC International – Ian May
Bob Meldrum, ACC Activities. Bob supports volunteers to include adventurous activities as a part of their programme, by supporting a number of Active Support Units and operating the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Contact ACC Activities – Bob Meldrum
Joe Halls & Kirsty Aldridge, County Beaver Scout Leaders CBSLs.
Contact CBSLs – Joe Halls & Kirsty Aldridge
Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Cubs.
Contact DCC Programme – Simon Pickett
Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Scouts.
Contact DCC Programme – Simon Pickett
Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Explorers.
Contact DCC Programme – Simon Pickett
Simon Quantrell, County Scout Network Leader (CSNL). Simon works closely with District Scout Network Commissioners to improve the provision and engagement for 18-25 year olds across Berkshire.
Contact CSNL – Simon Quantrell
Phill Wood, ACC Young Leaders. Phill supports District Young Leaders Leaders to engage with Young Leaders through their module training, ongoing support, and other initiatives.
Contact ACC Young Leaders – Phill Wood
Adult Training Team
Kennet District
Local Training Administrator – Carolyn Evans
Loddon District
Local Training Manager – Jenny Lamprell
Local Training Administrator – Jane Moore
Maidenhead District
Local Training Manager – Edwige Brown
Pang Valley District
Local Training Manager – Jeff Howman
Local Training Administrator – Karen Shenton
Reading Central District
Local Training Manager – Kris McCabe
Slough District
Local Training Manager – Sue Took
Local Training Administrator – Sarah Ainsworth
South Berkshire District
Local Training Manager – Suzanne Johnson
Local Training Administrator – Eric Johnson
South East Berkshire District
Local Training Managers – Penny Fox and Angie Nielsen
Taceham Hundred District
Local Training Manager – Pete Kearley
Local Training Administrator – Carolyn Evans
Windsor and Eton District
Local Training Administrator – Wendy Allum
Wokingham District
Local Training Manager – Ruth Fillingham
Local Training Administrator – Jean King
County Executive Committee
Ian Aitken, County Chair. Ian leads the County Executive Committee in managing the finance, reputation and risk of the organisation.
Contact County Chair – Ian Aitken
James Mulligan, County Vice-Chair
Mark Taylor, County Treasurer. Mark manages and monitors all aspects of county finances. Mark is supported by a Finance & Risk sub-committee.
Contact County Treasurer – Mark Taylor
Ex-officio members
County Commissioner – Nigel Bevan
County Treasurer – Mark Taylor
Joint County Youth Commissioners – James Mulligan & Rachel Stout
Elected members
Erica Hunter, Robin Kent, Jan Large; Bhupendra Patel, Pete Smith
Nominated members:
Pete Jeffreys, Ian May
Co-opted members
Safety Coordinator – Howard De Silva
WINGS 2020 – Stuart Ford, Simona Saunders
Minutes Secretary, Helen Price
District Commissioners
Loddon – DC Geoff Barnes, Deputy DC Jenny Lamprell
Kennet – Acting DC, Pete Jeffreys
Maidenhead – Graham Parkins
Pang Valley – Grant Bailey
Reading Central – Paul Bandy
Slough – Acting DC, Dave Shaw, Deputy DC David Docherty
South Berkshire – DC Graeme Thompson, Deputy DC Pam Pearce
South East Berkshire – DC Steve Richards, Deputy DC Derek Salter
Taceham Hundred – DC Caroline Coopey, Deputy DC Pete Kearley, Deputy DC Julian Payen
Windsor and Eton – David Smith
Wokingham – DC Lorraine Bolam, Deputy DC Cheryl Carter, Deputy DC Neil Graham