About Us

The main aim is to provide Active Support for the District, Groups and Sections as, and when possible.

This provides a great opportunity for adults to enjoy and support Scouting events at a local, District and wider level. This is at a time or at a level that suits them, when family or work commitments prevent them from undertaking a regular leadership role.

It also provides a successful programme of largely social events, to which all leaders in the District have an open invitation.

All members must be members of the Association, have CRB clearance and pay annual fees which entitle them to cover by the Association, the right to participate in Local & National events, receive bi-monthly copies of SCOUTING and undertake training.

Active Support encompasses the talents of the Scout Fellowship of all ages and abilities, whether it is physical, mental, geared to a particular technical skill or general support. It could be as a badge examiner, a Training Adviser to new leaders, catering for courses, running pioneering courses, assisting with hill walking, rock climbing etc. We all have something to offer as far as supporting Scouting is concerned whatever our age or ability.

In fact, active support means just about anything!

The SAS (!) is a large part of the 'backbone' of the Scout Movement - supporting the young people and voluntary leaders wherever help is required. The key to our success is our flexibility - we're here to help.