Dwayne Fields has been appointed as the new Chief Scout
Liam Walsh and Laura Humphries from Northumberland Scouts takes part in historic investiture of the new Chief Scout
Dwayne was chosen for his values, commitment, and outstanding leadership qualities
Scouts announce Dwayne Fields, the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole as the UK’s newestChief Scout. Dwayne has been chosen to lead half a million young people and adult volunteers and is committed to helping young people learn skills for life, and outstanding leadership. The handover took place at Scout Park in North East London where he spent time in Cub Scouts as a child.
Liam and Laura, were two of a handful of Scouts from across the UK involved in this momentous occasion. Liam and Laura have been active members of Northumberland County and within their districts and groups and have shown outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in their scouting journey.
The select Scouts who attended the investiture participated in various activities on the day with the new Chief Scout. The evening ended with a warming campfire, where the new Chief Scout took his Scout promise and expressed his excitement for this new journey.
A key part of Dwayne’s mission will be to attract new volunteers, especially in communities new to Scouts so we can welcome more young people. He’ll be visiting these areas, encouraging and inspiring teams to grow the movement. Scouts gave Dwayne a great start in life. Born in Jamaica, Dwayne came to the UK at the age of 6. Growing up in inner city London, without access to nature, Scouts offered Dwayne new horizons.
Laura, County Programme Team Lead and Programme Team Member for Cub Scouts within Northumberland said; “It was such an honour to be a part of such a historic moment. It is crazy to think I was personally there at the new Chief Scout handover. I am already such a big fan of Dwayne and really inspired by his vision for the future – and this night has made me even more excited to continue my own journey in scouting. Tonight was really special and bonding with all the other Scouts and making friends from across the country has made it even better”
Carl Hankinson UK Lead Volunteer at the Scouts Said:
“I’m so excited to welcome Dwayne Fields as Chief Scout. A committed Scout Ambassador since 2017, Dwayne has visited hundreds of Scout groups, events and camps across the UK and internationally. He champions the sense of belonging Scouts gives young people. He is able to reach across generations, to further expand reach across all communities”
When he joined the Movement as a Cub Scout, membership of his local ‘Pack’ gave him friendships, skills, belief in himself and hope for his future. Through his determination and support from his Scout leaders, he set himself on a path to becoming the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole in 2013. He has gone on to a successful career in adventure and TV, presenting successful shows on Channel 5, Disney+ and National Geographic. He is passionate about encouraging people from all backgrounds to explore nature, support their communities and be the best they can be.
Please join our County Lead Volunteer, Peter who on behalf of Team Northumberland congratulates Dwayne and wishes him all the very best in this exciting new role.
