In June 2026, Network Scouts Charlie, James, Harriet and Charlotte from Ashford Explorer Unit in Ashby & Coalville swapped Leicestershire for Norway to take on one of Scouting’s toughest challenges: the Explorer Belt. The Explorer Belt is a 10-day expedition…
Applications are open for the next County Lead Volunteer
After three years in the role, Bijal Bhagwan has stepped down as County Lead Volunteer for Leicestershire. Bijal has led the County through a pivotal time of transformation, reshaping the County Leadership Team and working through the Skills for Life…
Ash Legacy project extended for a further 3 years – join our Drop-in surgery on 1st November
Dear all, I’m thrilled to announce, that following the success of Phase 1, we can now confirm that the Ash Legacy project has been extended, for a further 3 years to September 2029. As we approach the end of Phase…
Do you know Charnwood’s next Lead Volunteer? We think you might!
Since April, Bijal Bhagwan has covered the role of Lead Volunteer for Charnwoodand it is now time to find a new person to take on this role.– we are looking for a new Lead Volunteer to build on the success…
Awards & Recognition – July 2026 Awards and recognition
A message from Dwayne Our awards: Recognising our fellow Scouts Saying thank you and well done is one of the simplest, but most powerful ways to recognise our fellow volunteers. It really does count for so much. That’s why…
Join our Board of Trustees
Leicestershire Scouts supports 111 Scout Groups across 10 Districts covering Leicestershire. We provide our adult volunteers with a wide range of development opportunities, services and support. We also provide programme opportunities, international experiences and events where these are best delivered…
Appointment of a new District Lead Volunteer for Loughborough District
I would like to share the good news that I have appointed Jonny Kitching as District Lead Volunteer elect for Loughborough District. You all know Jonny, he’s been a key part of the District team for many years. I am…
Leicestershire Scout Council – Annual General Meeting
Let’s talk! Join us at our AGM. The County Chair and County Lead Volunteer invite you to the Annual General Meeting of the Leicestershire Scout Council 2026 Where: Leicestershire Scout Centre, 9 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest…
Do you know Loughborough’s next Lead Volunteer? We think you might!
On behalf of the County team and all of Loughborough’s Scouting members, I’d like to thank Tony for leading the District for the past 10 years and ensuring that great Scouting continues across the District. It’s now time for a change – we are looking for a new Lead Volunteer to build…
Safe Scouting Team
Guidance on Health and Safety Legislation, for Districts and Scout Groups. Providing practical interpretation and signposting to legislation Provide advisory guidance to Districts on the implementation and monitoring of The Scouts Association’s Safety Policy, is advisory support rather than…
