Our Team

Senior Leadership Team

Meet the Senior Leadership Team that lead Northumberland Scouts

Peter Thorp
County Lead Volunteer
Paul Willis
Deputy County Lead Volunteer
Logan O'Hara
County Youth Lead
Laura Humphries
County Programme Team Lead
Darren Bailey
County Support Team Lead
Scott Blackett
County Volunteer Team Lead
Michelle Mobberley
County Safety Lead
Stu Bennet
SLT Member
Gwyn McKenzie
County Safeguarding Lead
Victoria Ross
County Communications Lead

County Leadership Team

Meet the County Leadership Team that head up the 10 Districts throughout Northumberland Scouts

Kathryn Fuller
District Lead Volunteer, Benton Scouts
Neil Robinson
District Lead Volunteer, Blyth Valley Scouts
Neil Fraser
District Lead Volunteer, Castle Morpeth Scouts
Ellie Barwick
District Lead Volunteer, City of Newcastle Scouts
Michelle Barber
District Lead Volunteer, Hadrian Scouts
Stephen Hogg
District Lead Volunteer, Mid-Northumberland Scouts
Alan Kelly
District Lead Volunteer, North-Northumberland Scouts
Phil Rowell
District Lead Volunteer, Tynemouth Scouts
Clive Rich
District Lead Volunteer, Wansbeck Scouts
Michael Munro
District Lead Volunteer, Whitley Bay & District Scouts

County Programme Team

Meet the County Programme Team that support programme delivery across the County.

Ann Popay
Squirrel Support Team Lead
Position Vacant
Beaver Support Team Lead
Fiona Lydall
Cub Support Team Lead
Liz Waterfield
Scout Support Team Lead
Joanne Clayton
Explorer Support Team Lead
Tim Rodaway
Network Support Team Lead
Kathryn Fuller
Events Team Lead
Karen Smith
International Team Lead
John Brittain
Duke of Edinburgh's Team Lead
Mike Hawkins
Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme: Land
Graham Atkinson
Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme: Water
Neal Armiger
County Nights Away Advisor
Vix Wallis
King Scout Award Co-ordinator

County Support Team

Meet the County Support Team that provide support across the County.

Simon Miller
Property & Equipment Team Lead
Darren Bailey
Digital Support Team Lead
Pamela Iley
Administration Manager
Adam Patterson
Administration Team

Meet the County Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Team

John Brittain
County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Lead
Clive Rich
Deputy County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Lead
Frank Gallop
County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Co-ordinator
Julie Partridge
County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Verifier

County Presidents and Vice-Presidents

Professor Sir Alan Craft
County President
Jane Percy The Dutchess of Northumberland DCVO
Vice President
Don Charlton MBE
Vice President
John Carr-Ellison
Vice President
Lucy Winskell OBE
Vice President

County Trustee Board

The County Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of Northumberland Scout County. The Trustee Board make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the resources are available so that the best quality Scouting can be delivered in the County.

The Trustee Board exists to support the County Lead Volunteer in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment.

Members of the Trustee Board act collectively as charity trustees of Northumberland Scout County, and in the best interests of its members.

Dr Helen Paterson
Chairperson

Also a member of the County Finance Sub-Committee

Peter Thorp
Ex Officio Member (County Lead Volunteer)

Also a member of the County Finance Sub-Committee

Mark Beckwith
Treasuer

Also a member of the County Finance Sub-Committee

John Harvey
Trustee Board Member
Sean Mulligan
Trustee Board Member
Daniel Thirlaway
Trustee Board Member

Also a member of the County Finance Sub-Committee

Joycelyn Collie
Trustee Board Member

Also a member of the County Finance Sub-Committee

Paul Coulson
Trustee Board Member
Norma Pigeon
Trustee Board Member
Alan Kelly
Trustee Board Member