Who's responsible for Explorer Scouts?

In an Explorer Unit, responsibility for delivering the programme to young people aged 14 to 24 rests with the District.

Operational responsibility rests with the District 14-24 Team, supported by the other teams within the District.

Charity governance responsibility rests with the District Trustee Board.

The Explorer Scout section is a District section and the District Trustee Board fulfills the role of the Group Trustee Board so far as this section is concerned.

The Trustee Board is responsible for:

• the maintenance of any property belonging to the District Explorer Scouts
• the raising of funds and the administration of the section's finance
• the insurance of persons, property and equipment
• assisting with the recruitment of leaders and other adult support

Learn more about the role of a District Trustee Board by reading the Trustee Board Team Description.