Help and support

Who to contact if you need a hand

We're here to help

Choose from the teams below to get support.

If you're not sure who to contact your Group Lead Volunteer is a great source of advice, or you can email dlv.team@wansdykescouts.org.uk and we'll put you in touch with the right person.

Programme

Our Programme Team supports Groups and Units to deliver exciting, safe and inclusive activities. This includes District events, activity permits, nights away and programme support.


Contacts

  • Will Summerill (District Lead Volunteer - Programme), will.summerill@wansdykescouts.org.uk
  • Ian Tucker (Nights Away) - ian.tucker@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Groups

Our Groups Team works with Group Lead Volunteers to help Groups develop, overcome challenges and provide great opportunities for young people.


Contacts

  • Graham Bush - District Lead Volunteer (Groups), graham.bush@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Support

For questions about safeguarding, safety, inclusion, digital tools or media/communications.


Contacts:

  • James Swallow (District Lead Volunteer - Support), james.swallow@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Volunteering development

From welcoming new volunteers to developing skills and recognising achievements, our Volunteering Development Team helps everyone feel confident and valued.


Contacts:

  • Stuart Whale (District Lead Volunteer - Volunteering Development), stuart.whale@wansdykescouts.org.uk

General district

For enquiries relating to wider District matters, coordination or anything not covered by another team, contact our General Duties Lead.


Contacts

  • Stu Ballard (District Lead Volunteer - General Duties), stu.ballard@wansdykescouts.org.uk

District trustee board

Our Trustee Board helps ensure Wansdyke Scouts is well-run, financially responsible and able to support young people and volunteers for years to come.


It oversees governance, finance, risk management and charity compliance.


Contacts:

  • Nigel Wright (Trustee Board Chair), nigel.wright@wansdykescouts.org.uk
  • Richard Waugh (Treasurer), treasurer@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Badges

Contacts:

John Mander (Badge Secretary), badgesecretary@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Safeguarding

View information on our safeguarding pages >


For non-urgent, local advice, contact James Swallow (District Lead Volunteer - Support), james.swallow@wansdykescouts.org.uk

Still not sure?

Contact dlv.team@wansdykescouts.org.uk and we'll find the right person to help you.