Ignite Merseyside is all about Fuelling Innovation, Empowering Leaders, and Transforming Scouting in Merseyside.

When and Where?
Saturday 5 July 2025, INNSiDE by Melia, Liverpool City Centre
How Can I Register?
Where’s the FAQ’s?
We’re glad you asked, zoom on down to the end of this page!
What’s the Agenda?
09:30 – 10:00 | Registration, Tea and Coffee |
10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome |
10:05 – 10:50 | Opening Remarks from Carl Hankinson DL, UK Chief Volunteer, The Scouts |
10:50 – 11:10 | Looking Back at 50 Years of Merseyside and Skills For Life Matthew Jones, County Support Team Leader Calum Towers, County Volunteering Development Team Leader |
11:10 – 11:20 | Break and Transition to Workshop 1 |
11:20 – 12:20 | Workshop 1 |
12:20 – 12:30 | Transition to Main Plenary Room |
12:30 – 13:00 | First Key Note Speaker, Rita Waters, Group Chief Executive, National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) |
13:00 – 13:50 | Lunch, Exhibition, and Networking |
13:50 – 14:30 | Second Key Note Speaker, Megan Hine, Scout Ambassador |
14:30 – 15:15 | Fireside Chat on the future of ‘Young People in Merseyside’ |
15:15 – 15:30 | Break and Transition to Workshop 2 |
15:30 – 16:30 | Workshop 2 |
16:30 – 16:40 | Transition to Main Plenary Room |
16:40 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks from the Merseyside Leadership Team |
17:00 – 18:00 | 50th Anniversary of Merseyside Scouts Drinks Reception |
FAQ’s
When is Ignite Merseyside 2025?
Saturday 5 July 2025, 09:30 until 17:00
Where is Ignite Merseyside 2025?
INNSiDE by Melia, 43 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PP
Where can I Park?
NCP Liverpool Capital, Fazakerly Street
NCP Liverpool, Pall Mall
What about Sustainable Travel?
We would highly recommend delegates travel sustainability to Ignite Merseyside 2025.
Moorfields is only a short 3 minute walk away from INNSiDE by Melia.
Where Can I Register?
Click here and you’ll be taken to our registration page
What is the dress code?
Please come in something you will be most comfortable in for the day. This is not a uniformed event, but we would love you to be wearing your necker!