Wayne Bulpitt (Chief Commissioner)

Wayne takes time in another hectic week to pick up on some of the feedback he's had concerning recent blogs

Continuing to work through his papers for an upcoming meeting, Wayne asks how we can improve awareness of what we do and also reflects on the benefit of getting others to help us recruit volunteers...

Wayne reflects on the adult good service awards scheme, highlights some anomalies and ponders on innovative ideas to improve...

This week Wayne welcomes the support of The Duchess of Cambridge to raise the profile of Scouting. He explains why Scouting is needed more than ever in our local communities and wraps up warm for some winter camping adventures.

This week Wayne welcomes the support of The Duchess of Cambridge to raise the profile of Scouting. He explains why Scouting is needed more than ever in our local communities and wraps up warm for some winter camping adventures.

Listening, rather than simply hearing, is not always easy, reflects Wayne. The real goal is to act on information.

In response to a question on Escouts, Wayne explains the key elements to successfully recruiting adults and how HQ sees its role.

Wayne's week centred around successful partnerships, whether through the latest edition of Scouting Magazine, Girl Guiding or the National Campsite strategy.

Lots of administration kept Wayne busy this week, along with visits to Gilwell and Belfast, a reminder of why our rules are so important, and a chance to ponder on what being inclusive really means...

After a day of meetings at B-P House last Saturday, Wayne joined 200 members from King Alfred District, Oxford to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stuart Rae challenge.

Wayne was tipped off about the successful launch of the Aber Anon Network in Wales, and wanted to learn more about the key to success...

Wayne's taken advantage of a quiet week to review some questions gathered over recent weeks, and shares his thoughts on key issues raised about Explorer Scouting, adult training and induction of new leaders.

Wayne found time for some of his other voluntary interests this week before spending Saturday in Birmingham and Solihull Scout Counties.

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, set the tone in his opening remarks at the inaugural National Scout and Guide service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, when he talked of the great bonds between the Abbey, Guiding and Scouting. The weekend had already got off to a great start...

Wayne was in Llandudno, in North Wales, on Friday evening and Saturday morning as he joined Rotarians from their Heart of England region at the their District Convention, before venturing on to Snowdonia...

The last eight days saw Wayne attending meetings and events in Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland - really emphasising the 'UK' in UKCC

This week, Wayne has also been blogging for the Guardian. Read his article on the impact of Scouting in our communities.

From a sad farewell in Humberside, through the Welsh Annual Conference and a Fellows' reception to the grand opening of a new HQ, Wayne has been all travelling all over this week