Merseyside is a dynamic and growing Scout County located in the North West of England. The county stretches from Southport in the North, to St Helens in the west and the Wirral in the South. In the last two years the County has undergone a complete review which has included District restructuring, greater investment and focus on its’ youth programme, improved public relations and a more robust approach to its management.

Merseyside is a County which :

• Challenges its actions and thinking to ensure relevancy and impact
• Is self confident, proud, determined and honest
• Provides high quality experiences for young people and adults
• Recognises where it can and can’t make an impact
• Recognises the value of high quality adult support
• Values all aspects of the programme and seeks to support the more difficult
• Recognises that childhood happens only once and those experiences count
• Is aspirational

Merseyside is a County which is :

• Engaging … an important part of Scouting on Merseyside
• Productive … should achieve something with what it does
• Worth Coming For … value in what we provide
• Relevant … to what our members do
• Rewarding … for all those involved
• Better Than Alternatives … never be a need to do something different
• Responsive … to changing needs and demands

The County AGM 2011

The County AGM and Conference for 2011 was held on the 24th September at Suites Hotel, Knowsley and was attended by Wayne Bulpitt, UK Chief Commissioner. Two key publications were issued on the night. These can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

Click here to download a copy of the County Diary For 2011/12.

Click here to download a copy of the Annual Report for 2010/11

Risk Assessment Guidance

The County has produced some guidance on the completion of risk assessments. The Scout Association requires all activities to be risk assessed.

Click here to download the guidance (PDF Format)

Click here to download a blank risk assessment form (Word Format)