Our District Team
As a large and diverse District supporting our groups and delivering effective, challenging and exciting programmes for Young People requires a dedicated District Team.
The management of our District works through a support structure that operates to ensure our groups, and ultimately Young People have everything they need to experience a quality Scout Programme, the team are dedicated to ensuring our leaders have the support they need to be effective in their role whilst compliant with the operational requirements of the Scout Association..
District Leadership Team
The District Leadership Team is responsible for supporting and communicating Scouting within Northampton, it sets the strategic direction of the District and ensures the best quality Scouting possible is available to our volunteers and our Young People.
| District Commissioner | Ian R Malcomson |
| Deputy District Commissioner (Group Support) | Sue Robinson-Smith |
| Deputy District Commissioner (Programme) | position vacant |
| District Youth Commissioner | Liam Claris |
| District Scout Network Commissioner | Ben Ousley |
| District Scout Network Commissioner | Ian Rivett |
| District Explorer Scout Commissioner | Matt Ager |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Squirrels) | Vicky Ager |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Beavers) | position vacant |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Cubs) | Tracey Bates |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts) | Sammi Betts |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Inclusion) | Rebekah Malcomson-Smith |
District Support Team
The District Support Team is responsible for the smooth administration of the district functions. It also includes our Scout Active Support Unit Managers who are responsible for delivering and supporting elements of Scouting within the District.
| District Explorer Scout Administrator | Gill Walker |
| District Activities Administrator | Carol Halliday |
| Gang Show Manager | position Vacant |
| Asset Manager – Overstone Scout Campsite & Activity Centre | Malcolm Dyer |
| Asset Manager – Yr Hen Felin | Steve Layt |
| Asset Manager – Fernie Fields | position vacant |
| Asset Manager – Scout Shop | Chris Robinson-Smith |
| Scout Band Manager | Sue Graystone |
| Local Training Manager | Pennie Crow |
| Adult Awards Panel Chair | Lee Jones |
| Technology Manager | Gary Jackson |
| Trailer Bookings Manager | Ian R Malcomson |
| Chair of the Appointments Committee | Elaine Farr |
| District Appointments Secretary | Jan Brooker |
The District Trustee Board
The Trustee Board exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the appointment and to provide support for Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Network in the District.
The Board is made up of:
| District Chair | Mike Billingham |
| District Treasurer | Caroline Lomas |
| District Secretary | Jan Brooker |
| Ex Officio DC | Ian R Malcomson |
| Ex Officio DSNC | Ben Ousley |
| Ex Officio DESC | Matt Ager |
| Trustee (Elected) | Chris Gyles |
| Trustee (Elected) | Ian Claris |
| Trustee (Elected) | Esther Phillips |
| Trustee (Elected) | Elaine Farr |
| Trustee (Elected) | Gary Jackson |
| Co-Opt (Finance Officer) | Stephen Humphrey |
| Co-Opt (Land Liaison) | David Shrewsbury |
