East Scarsdale District is one of 15 Scouting Districts in Derbyshire. The district is located on the border of the County and is north of the Derby area.
East Scarsdale District takes in the surrounding villages of Bolsover, Barlborough, Clowne, Inkersall, Killamarsh, Shirebrook and Whitwell.
At present Scouting in East Scarsdale District consists of:
- 7 Scout Groups, each comprising their own Beaver, Cub, and Scout sections
- 1 Explorer Scout Units
Meet Our Commissioners
The role of District Commissioner is to manage and support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
The role of Deputy District Commissioner is to support the Scout District and District Commissioner, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Beaver Section
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Cubs Section
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Scout Section
The role of District Explorer Scout Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Explorer Section
The role of District Scout Network Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Network Section
Meet Our District Team
Act as line manager for Training Advisers. Plan and ensure the delivery of the learning provision in their area of responsibility so that all adults in Scouting completing a personal learning plan have access to suitable learning opportunities using a variety of methods.
Nights Away Advisers support adults through the process of gaining a Nights Away Permit so that they can take young people on residential experiences. They also provide advice on camping and residential experiences in general to other adults in Scouting.
Scout Active Support is a way for adults to volunteer some time to Scouting in a flexible way that suits them. Scout Active Support is a resource for managers of local Scouting including Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners and County Commissioner, to use in which ever way is required.
A Duke of Edinburgh Award Adviser supports The Scouts, a Licensed Organisation, to deliver the award locally.
The Media Development Manager helps build the communication and image of Scouting. They usually are responsible for the maintenance of the website and distribution of messages.
An Appointments Advisory Committee is mandatory for each District and primarily exists to assist with the process of appointing adults in Scouting.
An Appointments Advisory Committee is mandatory for each District and primarily exists to assist with the process of appointing adults in Scouting.
Meet Our Executive Committee
The Chair will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group, District or County/Area/Region. The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader/ relevant Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The Deputy Chair will support the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group, District or County/Area/Region. The Deputy Chair will work closely with the Chair/ relevant Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Act as Secretary to the Group Scout Council. Act as Secretary to the Group Executive Committee. Work closely with and support the Group Chair. Maintain records and lists of members and associate members as required for the effective administration of the Scout Group.
The District Treasurer is a key role responsible for the finances of the District. To assist the District Chair in the effective administration of the District in accordance with Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association
A Scouting President is a honorary role and such does not have any obligations.