District Team

District Lead Volunteer

Ian Welch

Has overall responsibility for the District.. It is his role to ensure the district runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that young people can benefit from good quality scouting.


14 – 24, Team Lead

Liz Welch

The 14 – 24 Team helps all volunteers in Explorers (including Young Leaders) and Network Sections. They help Section teams planand deliver great programmes for young people.


Programme, Team Lead

Sam Moore

The District Programme Team helps every section in the District run a safe, enjoyable and high-quality programme. To help do this, they bring Section Team volunteers together with activity experts.


Support, Team Lead

James Puxley

The District Support Team gives tools and resources to help Groups and Units run smoothly. Providing support in areas such as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Media, IT and Buildings.


Volunteer Team Lead

Penny Candler

The Volunteering Team Leader is responsible for managing Adult Recruitment, Adult Learning and Volunteer Recognition. They also provide support for volunteers to develop new skills, increase their knowledge of scouting and grow in confidence.


Volunteer Team Lead

Octavia Goodge

The Volunteering Team Leader is responsible for managing Adult Recruitment, Adult Learning and Volunteer Recognition. They also provide support for volunteers to develop new skills, increase their knowledge of scouting and grow in confidence.


Youth Team Lead

Lauren Nolan

Our Youth Team make sure Scouts is shaped by young people aged 4 – 25. They champion, encourage and lead work in their area, supporting colunteers to empower young people and embed their ideas and decisions into Scouts locally


Youth Team Lead

Alex Richardson

Our Youth Team make sure Scouts is shaped by young people aged 4 – 25. They champion, encourage and lead work in their area, supporting colunteers to empower young people and embed their ideas and decisions into Scouts locally


District Chair

Tony Waring

The District Chair leads the Trustee Board which supports the District Lead Volunteer in carrying out their role. The District Trustee Board shapes our decisions, approves our strategy and monitors our performance. It is the role of the exec to ensure good governance and that the District has the resources it needs to operate.


District Treasurer

James Chandler

The District Treasurer works with the other members of the District Trustee Board to keep all our finances in check and prepare the end of year reports.


District Scout Shop Manager

Roz Tarman

Manages our Scout shop based in Mill Race Nursery, Aldham


District Web Administrator

Anthony Goodge

Looks after and updates this site as needed

Our Current Volunteer needs

Various Leader Roles

Where: Colchester North District, Colchester, Essex Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Some of our groups are looking for new leaders to join their teams; let us know your area and we can match you up with the closest group…Find Out More