District Commissioner Team
Phil Rowell
Lead Volunteer
Phil was appointed as Tynemouth Scouts brand new lead Volunteer in October 2022. Phil’s role will be to manage and support Tynemouth Scouts to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and he proactively supports and manages adults within Tynemouth Scouts.
Christina Ponting
Deputy Lead Volunteer
Christina was appointed as Deputy District Commissioner in June 2019. Christina’s District role focuses on the Adult journey and People. Christina joined Scouting as a Group Scout Leader at the 4th Tynemouth, Christina quickly took on other roles such as Assistant District Commissioner for Support. Christina is also on the District Appointments Committee and District Executive Committee. Christina’s role is to work in partnership with the District Commissioner with managing and supporting the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of the Scout Association so that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the District.
District Team
Jason Vasey
Media and Comms Manager
Jason is currently in his third term as an nominated member of the District Executive Committee. The District Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout District. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the District. The Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members. As a nominated member Jason was nominated by the District Commissioner in partnership with the District Chair and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Position Vacant
Dist. Scout Network Lead Volunteer
District Youth Team
Position Vacant
District Youth Lead Volunteer
This position is currently vacant
Find out more about our District Youth Team
District Presidents & Vice Presidents
Austin Hall
Co-Presidents
Austin was made Co-District President in July 2018. Austin started Scouting in 1956 as a Section Leader in Scouts before moving to be District Communications Manager in 1967. Austin was then made Group Scout Leader for 2 years. Austin returned to his Scout Section as Assistant Scout Leader before being appointed as a Assistant District Commissioner until 1991. Austin is a Camp Warden for the District site, Powburn Scout Adventure Centre. Austin has had roles as District Chairman, District Vice-President and District Administrator. Austin is now District President, a member of the District Awards Board and a Scout Active Support Member.
Don Charlton MBE
Co-Presidents
Don was appointed as Co-District President in July 2018. Don has been Scouting since 1956 and has made a huge difference to Scouting locally and nationally. Don started in the Scout Section as an Assistant Scout Leader before taking on the role of Scout Leader in 1959. Don was with the Scout Section for 10 years. Don then became a member of the District Scout Active Support Unit. In 1981, Don became District Treasurer for Tynemouth Scouts for a year before becoming an Assistant District Commissioner for 3 years. Northumberland County quickly saw the talent Don was showing and was appointed as an Assistant County Commissioner for two years before being made District Commissioner for Tynemouth Scouts where he lead for 7 years. Don remained very active and was appointed as County Chairman then County Safety Coordinator. Don Charlton was highly regarded within Scouting and was made County Vice-President for Northumberland Scouts before taking on the role of District Chairman for Tynemouth Scouts for 7 years. Don then became District Vice-President before becoming Co-President in 2018. Don currently is a member of the District Scout Active Support Unit and the District Awards Board.
Brian Chater
Vice-President
John Swan
Vice-President
George Mitchell
Vice-President
David Littlefield
Vice-President
David was appointed as District Chairperson in September 2021.
District Executive Committee
Find out more about our District Executive Committee. Find members below, some members are listed elsewhere in the District Team.
Phil Rowell
District Executive Committee
Phil was appointed as Tynemouth Scouts brand new lead Volunteer in October 2022. Phil’s role will be to manage and support Tynemouth Scouts to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and he proactively supports and manages adults within Tynemouth Scouts.
David Littlefield
Nominated Member
David was appointed as District Chairperson in September 2021.
Liz Hay
District Chairperson
Liz was appointed as Deputy District Chair and Appointments Committee Chair in October 2021. Liz has held roles across the District and various groups. Liz started her journey as an Assistant Cub Leader in 1989 for 9 years. She then held various roles with in Scout Fellowship and Scout Active Support Units. Liz became a member of the District Executive Committee where she still remains a nominated member. Liz has also been Joint District Scout Active Support manager and District Beaver Leader.
Norma Pigeon
District Treasurer
Norma is the Tynemouth District Treasurer and started the role in 2013. Norma began life in Tynemouth Scouts as a member of the Fellowship in 1976. Norma then became a member of the District Executive Committee in 2012 for a year before taking on the role as District Treasurer. The Treasurer will provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Executive Committee and District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Heather Henderson
District Secretary
Heather was appointed as District Secretary in February 2019. Heather has held many leadership and management roles in Tynemouth Scouts. Heather has been Group Scout Leader, County Training Advisor, District Executive Committee Member, District Scout Active Support Manager, Gang Show Treasurer along with many other roles. Heather now sees her role in Scouting as District Secretary.
David Baldwin
Nominated Member
David is currently in his third term as an nominated member of the District Executive Committee. The District Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout District. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the District. The Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members. As a nominated member Simon was nominated by the District Commissioner in partnership with the District Chair and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Sarah Douglas
Nominated Member
Christina Ponting
Elected Member
Christina was appointed as Deputy District Commissioner in June 2019. Christina’s District role focuses on the Adult journey and People. Christina joined Scouting as a Group Scout Leader at the 4th Tynemouth, Christina quickly took on other roles such as Assistant District Commissioner for Support. Christina is also on the District Appointments Committee and District Executive Committee. Christina’s role is to work in partnership with the District Commissioner with managing and supporting the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of the Scout Association so that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the District.
Jason Vasey
Nominated Member
Jason is currently in his third term as an nominated member of the District Executive Committee. The District Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout District. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the District. The Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members. As a nominated member Jason was nominated by the District Commissioner in partnership with the District Chair and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Liz Hay
Elected Member
Liz was appointed as Deputy District Chair and Appointments Committee Chair in October 2021. Liz has held roles across the District and various groups. Liz started her journey as an Assistant Cub Leader in 1989 for 9 years. She then held various roles with in Scout Fellowship and Scout Active Support Units. Liz became a member of the District Executive Committee where she still remains a nominated member. Liz has also been Joint District Scout Active Support manager and District Beaver Leader.
Andrew Gray
Nominated Member
Useful Contacts
Suzie Thorp
District Badge Secretary
Joycelyn Collie
District Badge Secretary