Mark is the District Lead Volunteer for North Hambleton Scouts, providing leadership and direction to help Scouting grow and thrive across the district. He supports and champions our volunteers, creating a welcoming and inclusive culture where adults feel valued, supported and confident. Through his leadership, he encourages teamwork, initiative and dedication, helping volunteers develop the confidence and motivation to succeed.

Working in partnership with Group Lead Volunteers, section teams and the District Team, Mark helps to align priorities, share good practice and maintain clear communication. He promotes high standards in programme delivery and safeguarding, encouraging resilience, adaptability and patience so volunteers feel equipped to meet the needs of young people.

Mark’s focus is to ensure young people experience safe, inclusive and inspiring Scouting. By promoting curiosity, independence and empathy, he supports a programme that helps young people build Skills for Life, grow in confidence and reach their full potential.“Hi everyone, I’m Mark. My job here is simple: to help make it easier for you to do what you do best. I’m here to listen, to remove obstacles, and to make sure our young people and volunteers feel supported, included, and celebrated. You’ll see me out and about, getting stuck in, connecting people, and helping ideas turn into real, practical action. If something’s working, I want to amplify it. If something’s getting in the way, I want to fix it with you. I’m really looking forward to building this next chapter together.”

Simon is the Chair of Trustees for North Hambleton Scouts, leading a supportive and committed Trustee Board that helps shape the future of Scouting across the district. He provides clear leadership to ensure the charity is well governed, financially sustainable and focused on long-term impact. Simon encourages teamwork, initiative and dedication, creating an environment where trustees feel confident to contribute their skills and experience.

Working with the Trustee Board, Simon oversees key areas including finance, risk, safety, property and compliance. He promotes open discussion, strong decision-making and a collaborative culture, encouraging resilience, adaptability and patience so trustees feel informed, supported and motivated in their roles.

Simon works closely with the District Lead Volunteer to maintain a strong link between governance and operations. By promoting empathy, curiosity and a shared sense of purpose, he helps ensure volunteers are supported and young people can develop Skills for Life.

Karen plays a key role in supporting the district as our District Treasurer, working behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly. Her role focuses on making sure our finances are managed responsibly, transparently and in a way that enables us to deliver the best possible programme for young people.

As District Treasurer, Karen oversees the district’s accounts, maintains accurate financial records and produces regular reports to support informed decision-making by volunteers and trustees. She works closely with the District Lead Volunteer, the Trustee Board and our wider volunteer team to set budgets, monitor spending and ensure our resources are used effectively.

Karen also supports leaders and managers across the district by providing guidance on financial processes, assisting with event budgets and ensuring we follow Scouts’ financial procedures and principles of good governance. Her careful and methodical approach helps keep the district sustainable, compliant and well-placed to support even more young people.

With her calm, practical manner and strong commitment to doing the right thing for Scouting, Karen is a valued member of the district team and a trusted guardian of our finances.

Tina leads the District Young Leader Explorer Scout Unit (ESU), supporting young people as they take their first steps into leadership and volunteering within Scouting. She creates a positive and encouraging environment where Young Leaders feel valued, supported and confident to grow. Through her guidance, Tina helps young people develop independence, initiative and motivation as they build their leadership skills.

Working with section teams and district volunteers, Tina coordinates the Young Leader programme, ensuring participants receive the training, guidance and practical experience they need to succeed in their roles. She encourages curiosity, teamwork and adaptability, helping Young Leaders gain confidence as they support younger sections and contribute to high-quality programme delivery.

Tina also works closely with the District Team to ensure the Young Leader ESU operates safely and in line with Scouts’ policies and good practice. Her patient and supportive approach helps young people develop resilience, empathy and a strong sense of responsibility as they grow into capable and committed volunteers.

Through her leadership, Tina helps create a strong pathway for future adult volunteers, ensuring North Hambleton Scouts continues to grow and thrive. By empowering young people to develop Skills for Life, she plays a key role in shaping confident leaders for the future.

Nikki has been involved in Scouts since the age of five and continues to play an active role as a dedicated volunteer. She currently serves as District Youth Lead, is a member of the District Team, and volunteers as a Cub Leader in Bedale. Having gained experience across every section, she brings a well-rounded perspective and a strong passion for championing youth voice, ensuring young people are heard, valued and actively involved in shaping their Scouting journey.

Her Scouting experience spans Group, District, County and international levels, reflecting both her commitment and enthusiasm for the movement. Nikki has represented the UK at major international events, including the World Scout Jamboree 2023 and Roverway 2024, gaining valuable insight and bringing back ideas to enhance local Scouting.

Currently working towards her Wood Badge, Nikki is focused on her continued development as a leader. She is passionate about supporting both volunteers and young people, striving to create high-quality, adventurous and inclusive opportunities that enable everyone to get the most from their Scouting experience.

Philip has been involved in Scouting since the age of six, fostering a strong and enduring commitment to its values and purpose. Throughout his journey, he has undertaken a variety of volunteer roles at Group, District and County level, giving him a comprehensive understanding of how Scouting operates and develops across different contexts. This depth and breadth of experience allows him to contribute effectively to both strategic priorities and the practical delivery of programmes.

As District Deputy Youth Lead, Philip plays a key role in promoting and embedding youth voice. He is dedicated to ensuring that young people are actively involved in shaping decisions, influencing programme development and contributing to the future direction of Scouting within the District. Alongside this, he supports wider development work, working collaboratively with volunteers to enhance opportunities and outcomes for young people.

Closer to home, Philip volunteers as a Team Member with Romanby Cubs, where he is directly involved in delivering safe, engaging and inclusive activities. Through this role, he helps young people grow in confidence, develop new skills and enjoy a wide range of adventurous experiences in a supportive environment.

Philip’s involvement across multiple roles demonstrates his strong commitment to delivering high-quality Scouting. He is equally dedicated to supporting fellow volunteers, promoting good practice and helping to build a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement across the District and beyond.