Group Trustee Board

About the Group Executive

The Group Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of the Scout Group. The Executive Committee makes decisions and carries out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.

The Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout Group, and in the best interests of its members. To find out more about the Group Executive, AGM’s and the roles of the Group Executive click here.

Charity Trustees

Scout Groups in England and Wales are considered charities by law. All members of the Group Executive Committee are charity trustees and therefore must be over 18.
Executive Committee members are legally and financially responsible for the running of the Scout Group.

Financial year, annual report & AGM

The Group’s financial year runs from 1st April to 31st March, the Annual Report and financial accounts from that year are presented to the 219th Birmingham Scout Council at the AGM within 6 months of the end of the financial year.

Members of the Group Executive Committee

The Group Executive is made up of five types of members:

• Ex-officio members have a role on the Committee due to their role in Scouting. These include: Group Scout Leader; Group Chairperson; Group Secretary; Group Treasurer; All Section Leaders (i.e. individuals holding a Beaver Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader or Scout Leader role) subject to that Section Leader expressly indicating to the AGM writing or orally at the meeting) that they are willing to perform such a function.
• Elected members – stand for election at the Annual General Meeting.
• Nominated members – are nominated by the Group Scout Leader at the Annual General Meeting.
• Co-opted members – are chosen to take on a role due to specific skills or knowledge and typically run a Sub Committee.
• Parent representative – Any willing parent who wants a say in the running of the group.

All adults on Executive Committees are  required to become members or associate members of the Scout Association and must be eligible for Charity Trustee status. All Executive members are required to have a DBS check and are required to complete (or have completed) Module 1E of the adult training scheme, and the Safety, Safeguarding, and GDPR training modules.

Getting in touch with the Group Executive Committee

If you’d like to get in touch with the Group Executive Committee or have any questions please contact info@219scouts.uk