Governance
1st Blofield & Brundall Sea Scouts is a registered charity and is run in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of the Scout Association.
Group Structure
The group is led by the Group Lead Volunteer (GLV), supported by Section Team Leaders across Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorer Scouts. A Group Executive Committee provides governance, financial oversight, and strategic support.
Group Lead Volunteer: James Page — james.page@1stblofieldandbrundall.org.uk
Trustee Board
The Group Executive Committee acts as the trustee board for the charity (registered charity no. 1018467). We are currently seeking a Chairperson — see Open Roles below.
| Trustee | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Emily Harvey | January 2026 |
| Dr Sue Down | June 2024 |
| Dr Sarah Yeates | June 2024 |
| Simon Welin | June 2022 |
| Kyle Hampshire-Smith | March 2022 |
| John Kelly | January 2010 |
| Ann Kelly | January 2010 |
| James Page | November 1999 |
Policies
- Behaviour Policy 2024 (PDF)
- Finance Policy 2024 (PDF)
- Waiting List, Attendance and Moving On Policy (PDF)
- Safeguarding Policy — see Scouts.org.uk
Accounts and Annual Reports
As a registered charity we publish annual accounts and returns with the Charity Commission. Our full filing history is publicly available on the Charity Commission register:
View our accounts and annual returns
Open Roles
We currently have vacancies for a Chairperson (Trustee Board) and a Scout Section Team Leader. No experience necessary for either role.