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In Castle Morpeth District we have Scout Groups in Ponteland, Stannington, Morpeth, Pegswood and Widdrington.
We have around 600 young people involved in Scouting activities every week
Want to get involved? Either as a young person wanting to join in the fun, or as an adult helping deliver the best exeperiences for our young people. Contact District Lead Volunteer Neil Fraser morpethdc@gmail.com
About Us
About Us
Where are we? Castle Morpeth is a large rural Scouting District in Northumberland County. The area extends from Hadston and Chevington in the north-east corner, to Stannington at the south-east, Heddon-on-the-Wall in the south-west and Otterburn in the north-west. It includes the major towns of Morpeth and Ponteland.
Northumberland is blessed with some of most beautiful countryside and landscapes in the country with the Cheviot and Simonside Hills, unspoilt coastlines, Kielder Water, Castles, forests and wildlife: Just the place for ….. Everyday Adventures
How Big Are We? There are 7 Scout Groups in the District and on a weekly basis we deliver Scouting to over 600 young people aged 4-18, with the help of over 100 volunteer leaders and a team of administrative supporters.
How Does It Work? Scouting is delivered wholly by trained volunteers (Leaders, Assistants, Managers, Supporters, Administrators) although we do have the support of a national staff team employed by the Scout Association.
The Annual General Meeting of the Castle Morpeth District Scout Council will be be held on Sunday 18 October 2026. All members of the district are entitled and encouraged to attend.
The Annual General Meeting of the Castle Morpeth District Scout Council will be be held on Sunday 18 October 2026. All members of the district are entitled and encouraged to attend.
The board welcomes new members of the Trustee Board please contact District Treasurer Peter Berry peter.berry@northumberlandscouts.org.uk for more information.
The board welcomes new members of the Trustee Board please contact District Treasurer Peter Berry peter.berry@northumberlandscouts.org.uk for more information.
There is a proposal to change the name of the district to South Northumberland District Scouts
CASTLE MORPETH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
Annual General Meeting
7pm Sunday 18 October 2026
4th Morpeth Scout HQ
Staithes Lane, Morpeth.
NE61 1TD
Introduction and welcome.
Apologies for absence.
Governance Oversight
3. Approve the minutes of the 2025 AGM.
4. Confirm the charity will continue to use the model constitution laid down in Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules.
5. Note the financial year runs from 1st May to 30th April.
6. Agree the maximum number of members on the District Trustee Board is 12.
7. Agree the quorum for future meetings of the District Board of Trustees is more than half the number of members of the board.
Review the Previous Year
8. District Lead Volunteer’s Report.
9. Receive and consider the Annual Report and Accounts.
Appointments
10. Appoint any new Trustees.
11. Approve Stephen Matthews as the independent examiner for the accounts.
Nominate representatives of the District Scout Council to represent the District on the County Scout Council
13. Change the name of the district to South Northumberland District Scouts.
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