Supporting Great Scouting at 1st Helmsley
As a registered charity, 1st Helmsley Scout Group is guided by a Trustee Board—a team of volunteers who help ensure we run safely, legally, and effectively.
What Do Trustees Do?
Trustees work collectively to:
- Follow Scout policies and charity law
- Oversee finances and property
- Provide insurance for people and equipment
- Promote Scouting in the community
- Support safety and risk management
- Engage young people in decision-making
- Recruit and manage committees
- Respect confidentiality
- Support section changes (e.g., opening or closing)
Trustees don’t run weekly sessions—that’s for the Section Members. Instead, they focus on the big picture, making sure everything is in place for great Scouting to happen.
Why It Matters
Without trustees, we can’t operate as a charity. Their work behind the scenes helps create the safe, fun, and enriching environment young people deserve.
Interested in joining the Trustee Board or learning more?