The District Team supports Scouting across North Hambleton, helping to create more opportunities for young people to gain skills for life, experience new adventures and develop a strong sense of belonging.
Through leadership, guidance and practical support, the team works alongside volunteers and local Scout Groups to deliver high-quality, safe and enjoyable Scouting experiences. From programme development and volunteer support to communications, governance, finance, inclusion and youth-shaped Scouting, every team member contributes to helping Scouting grow and flourish across the district.
Guided by The Scouts’ A Place to Belong strategy, we are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive and supportive communities where everyone feels valued, respected and free to be themselves.
Explore the profiles below to meet the people behind North Hambleton District Scouts and discover how they support volunteers, young people and the wider Scout community.
Mark is the District Lead Volunteer for North Hambleton Scouts, providing leadership and support to help Scouting grow and thrive across the district. He champions a culture where volunteers feel welcomed, valued and supported, creating an environment where everyone can contribute, develop and find their place within Scouting.
Working closely with Group Lead Volunteers, section teams and the wider District Team, Mark helps build strong partnerships, share good practice and ensure Scouting is delivered safely and effectively. He supports volunteers to develop the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to deliver great experiences for young people, in line with The Scouts’ Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR).
Inspired by Scouts’ Place to Belong strategy, Mark is committed to helping create inclusive communities where young people and volunteers feel connected, supported and able to thrive. His focus is on ensuring every young person has the opportunity to enjoy adventure, develop skills for life, make lasting friendships and discover a place where they truly belong.
Katriina is Chair of Trustees for North Hambleton Scouts, leading a dedicated Trustee Board that helps ensure Scouting remains sustainable, effective and ready for the future. She provides strategic leadership and good governance, helping the District create more opportunities for young people to develop skills for life, enjoy adventure and find a place where they belong.
Working with fellow trustees, Katriina oversees key areas including finance, risk, safety, property and compliance, ensuring the charity is well managed and operates in line with its responsibilities. She encourages collaborative decision-making and creates an inclusive environment where trustees feel valued, supported and able to contribute their skills and experience.
Katriina works closely with the District Lead Volunteer to ensure strong links between governance and the delivery of Scouting, in line with Scouts’ Place to Belong strategy, she is committed to supporting welcoming, inclusive communities where volunteers feel empowered to make a difference and young people can thrive, build confidence, develop lasting friendships and reach their full potential.
Karen is the District Treasurer for North Hambleton Scouts, playing a key role in supporting the sustainability and success of Scouting across the district. Working largely behind the scenes, she helps ensure our finances are managed responsibly and transparently, enabling more young people to enjoy great Scout experiences and gain skills for life.
Working closely with the District Lead Volunteer, Trustee Board and volunteer teams, Karen oversees the district’s finances, maintains accurate records and supports effective financial planning, she helps ensure resources are used wisely and that the district remains financially sustainable, compliant and well prepared for the future. Karen also provides guidance on financial processes, supports event budgeting and helps ensure the district meets Scouts’ financial policies and governance requirements.
Her careful and dependable approach gives volunteers confidence and helps create strong foundations for Scouting to grow. In line with Scouts’ Place to Belong strategy, Karen’s work helps create opportunities for welcoming and inclusive Scouting across North Hambleton, supporting volunteers to deliver safe, inspiring experiences where young people can make friends, build confidence and thrive.
Nikki is the District Youth Lead for North Hambleton Scouts and a passionate advocate for youth-shaped Scouting. Having been involved in Scouts since the age of five and gained experience across every section, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to ensuring young people are heard, valued and actively involved in shaping their Scout experience.
Alongside her district role, Nikki volunteers as a Cub Leader in Bedale and works closely with young people, volunteers and district teams to champion youth voice across North Hambleton. She helps create opportunities for young people to contribute their ideas, develop leadership skills and play an active part in decision-making at all levels of Scouting. Nikki’s Scouting journey has taken her from local Groups to international events, including representing the UK at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 and Roverway 2024.
These experiences have strengthened her passion for inclusion, adventure and empowering young people, bringing new ideas and perspectives back to support Scouting locally, in line with Scouts’ Place to Belong strategy, Nikki is committed to helping create welcoming and inclusive environments where every young person feels connected, respected and able to thrive, through championing youth voice and supporting high-quality programmes, she helps young people build confidence, develop skills for life and discover a place where they truly belong.
Philip is the Website Administrator for North Hambleton Scouts, responsible for managing and maintaining the District website to ensure it remains accessible, accurate and up to date for members, volunteers, parents and the wider community.
Having been involved in Scouting since the age of six and volunteering at Group, District and County levels, Philip brings a wealth of experience and a strong understanding of the movement. He is committed to using digital platforms to support communication, promote opportunities and celebrate the achievements of young people and volunteers across the District.
Alongside managing website content, Philip supports wider development initiatives, helping to ensure information, resources and updates are readily available to volunteers and members. He also volunteers with Romanby Cubs, where he helps deliver fun, safe and adventurous programmes that enable young people to build confidence, develop skills for life and make lasting friendships.
In line with Scouts’ A Place to Belong strategy, Philip is dedicated to creating welcoming and inclusive environments where everyone feels informed, connected and supported. Through both his digital and volunteering roles, he helps ensure Scouting remains a place where people can grow, thrive and reach their full potential.
Danielle is the District Programme Team Lead for North Hambleton District Scouts, supporting volunteers across the district to deliver exciting, safe and youth-shaped programmes that help young people gain Skills for Life.
Working alongside section teams, Group Lead Volunteers and the wider District Team, Danielle helps ensure that Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers have access to a balanced programme packed with adventure, challenge and personal development, she is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to try new experiences, build confidence, make friends and achieve their potential through Scouting.
Danielle is committed to supporting and empowering volunteer leaders, encouraging the sharing of ideas and best practice across the district, whether it’s helping to plan district events, promoting adventurous activities or supporting programme development, she is dedicated to ensuring that every young person in North Hambleton enjoys a fun, inclusive and inspiring Scouting journey.
Through her enthusiasm, leadership and commitment to the values of Scouts, Danielle plays a key role in helping North Hambleton District provide meaningful experiences that prepare young people with the skills, resilience and confidence they need for life.
Bex is the District Inclusion Lead for North Hambleton Scouts, helping to ensure Scouting is a welcoming, inclusive and accessible place for everyone. She is passionate about creating positive experiences where young people and volunteers feel valued, respected and able to take part fully in all that Scouting has to offer. Working alongside Groups, sections and volunteers across the district, Bex provides support and guidance to help remove barriers to participation and promote inclusive Scouting.
Bex is particularly committed to supporting wellbeing, encouraging open conversations and helping create environments where people feel safe, supported and able to be themselves. Bex believes that our differences make us stronger and that everyone has something valuable to contribute, through collaboration, sharing good practice and supporting volunteers, she helps build a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and empowered to reach their potential.
In line with Scouts’ Place to Belong strategy, Bex is committed to creating communities where young people and volunteers feel connected, supported and able to thrive. Whether offering advice, signposting resources or helping make programmes more accessible, she works to ensure that Scouting remains a place where everyone can belong.
Bex is the District Media Team Lead for North Hambleton Scouts, helping to share the stories, achievements and experiences that showcase the impact of Scouting across the district. She is passionate about celebrating the incredible work of volunteers and young people, ensuring that the positive difference Scouting makes within local communities is recognised and promoted.
Working closely with Groups, sections and volunteers, Bex provides support and guidance on communications, social media and publicity. She helps create engaging content that highlights the adventures, skills and opportunities available through Scouting, while encouraging consistent and effective communication across the district.
Bex is committed to ensuring that North Hambleton Scouts has a strong and positive presence, both online and within the wider community. Through storytelling, photography, digital communications and promotional campaigns, she helps raise awareness of Scouting and inspires new young people and volunteers to get involved.
Believing that every Scout has a story worth sharing, Bex works collaboratively with volunteers to capture and celebrate success at every level. By promoting good news, recognising achievements and showcasing the diverse experiences that Scouting offers, she helps strengthen connections across the district and supports the continued growth of Scouting in North Hambleton.
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