The Trust is administered by a Board of Trustees who determine policy, scrutinize applications and take decisions on which projects to support.
Mr David McKee (Chairman)
David was born in Northern Ireland where he lived before going to University in Dundee gaining an MA (Hons) in Geography.
In 1966 he became a Wolf Cub and building on this volunteer experience as youth member and volunteer leader, he found a place on the professional staff of The Scouts in London for 15 years. He became Regional Director for Europe for WOSM based in Geneva for 15 years and on retirement from that position, volunteered in Kuala Lumpur for some months before returning to the UK in May 2020. He was awarded the Silver Wolf by The Scouts in March 2017 for his service to the Association as Regional Director.
He is a passionate advocate of youth empowerment and worked to maximise representation and participation of all aspects of society in Scouting. Under David’s leadership, Europe implemented a system of support for National Scout Organisations called “tailored support” which was a forerunner for the much lauded WOSM Services which are revolutionising support to our member organisations.
David is now resident in Bangor, County Down where he assists local Scouting in (arguably) the oldest Scout Group in the Island of Ireland.
Mr Andrew Corrie (Secretary)
After training as a Chartered Librarian, Andrew started work at Granada Television in the Library, and then the Drama Script Department and has pursued a career in media, working for BBC in London and Manchester, Mersey Television, and two independent production companies which he helped to set up. He was Executive Manager of Stockport Institute for the Blind, during which time he was amongst the first group of publicly elected Governors when his local hospital became a Foundation Trust. He became a School Governor of a local primary school, and was Chair of their Teaching and Learning Committee. He is currently a Lead Exam Invigilator at an independent grammar school.
He has travelled extensively throughout the world, and is International Chairman of Mountain Adventure Travel, an expedition and trekking agency based in Kathmandu. He has led several Scouting trips abroad, to Swiss Alps, Denmark, and Japan. He was a Unit Leader at 15th World Jamboree in Alberta, and led the UK Scout Association’s Global Development Village team at the 19th World Jamboree in Chile.
Andrew has been a lifelong member of the Scout Association, joining as a Wolf Cub at a local Scout Group in Bramhall when he was 8 years old – and where he is still a member, having been an Assistant Scout Leader, Scout Leader and now Group Lead Volunteer of one of the biggest and most successful Scout groups in the region. Additionally, he has held several Commissioner appointments in Scouting, including County Commissioner for Greater Manchester East, and Regional Commissioner for North West England. He has served on several national and international working groups and committees, and was sub editor of Scouting magazine, producing the Scout section supplements. He was awarded the Silver Wolf in 2013 “for services of a most exceptional nature”
Andrew was appointed a Trustee to Eric Frank Trust in May 2021.
Mr Richard Oscroft MBE – nominated by the World Scout Foundation
Retired Senior Executive of a major UK Bank. An active volunteer in a number of roles, especially in Scouting – from the age of 8 years. Most recently District Commissioner, Chelmsford & District (1991 – 1997), a Deputy County Commissioner, Essex Scouts (1997 -2003, including acting DC for Harlow District (2000 – 2003)) Member of the Jamboree Management Team and other committees for 21st World Scout Jamboree 2007 in Chelmsford (1995 – 2007). District Chairman, Chelmsford & District (2007 – to date). Vice President Southgate District Scouts (many years – to date).
Awarded the Silver Wolf in 2008. An active Rotarian for 19 years. A member of the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians. Awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship in 2007. Awarded an MBE in HM Birthday Honours 2008 – for voluntary Work in the Community of Essex.
Mr Jorgen Rasmussen – nominated by the European Scout Foundation
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Living in Lenzburg/Zürich Switzerland. Officer in the Royal Danish Army Pay Corps for National Service. Graduated from the CBS (Copenhagen Business School ), post graduation at the IMD and St. Gallen University, Switzerland. Served as director and chairman on commercial company boards. Advisor on management in middle-sized companies, and manages the I.Q. Finance AG. Honorary Chairman of The European Scout Foundation.
Widely travelled and fluent in the Scandinavian, German and English languages. Jorgen has been Chairman of the Danish Scout council, Danish International Commissioner and Chairman of the Nordic Scout Council, Regional director for Europe and Director of World Operations/Deputy Secretary General of World Scout Bureau. Jorgen holds the Bronze Wolf of the World Scout Movement and has been Chairman of the Honours and Awards Committee.
Miss Anne Whiteford
Anne worked professionally for Scouting for over 20 years. Starting in the Programme and Development Department at Gilwell Park she focussed on running training courses and large programme development projects: UNITE and GAPP – innovative projects to introduce development education into the Youth Programme. Ten years at the World Scout Bureau in Geneva followed focussing initially on the development and implementation of the world Strategy for Scouting, then leading the Educational Methods Team and supporting the Africa Scout Region as Desk Officer.
Anne led the WOSM team at World Events and was awarded the African Elephant in 2012 by the African Region Committee for significant support to growth and development of the Region, her contribution to the Africa Scout Foundation and her support to the first World Scout Moot in Africa. Anne was awarded the Bronze Wolf in 2019 and is a life-member of Friends of Scouting in Europe and is a BP Fellow.
Anne lives in Scotland and in her retirement enjoys walking, painting and spending time with family and friends. She is an active member of St Giles’ Cathedral and current serving on the World Honours and Awards Committee for the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Treasurer – Mr Oliver Davies FCA
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