I monitor Welsh Government, Senedd and UK Government business affecting young people, youth work, the voluntary sector and outdoor education, ensuring ScoutsCymru’s insight and experience help shape policy in Wales. A core part of this role is engaging with Welsh Government Ministers, Members of the Senedd, Members of Parliament and Commissioners ahead of the 2026 Senedd Election to promote our work, raise issues important to young people and volunteers, and ensure our expertise is recognised and used. Recent activity includes meetings with John Griffiths and Heledd Fychan, alongside discussions with members and candidates across political parties to champion stronger support for the voluntary, outdoor activity and youth work sectors. I also support our democratic engagement work, including youth hustings and delivery of an upcoming register-to-vote campaign. Alongside ScoutsCymru, I am an #iWill youth social action ambassador and a MyLifeMySay squad leader, supporting young people to engage with democracy and overcome barriers to opportunity.

I work to help turn great ideas into amazing opportunities for our young people across Wales. Working closely with our volunteers, young people and the wider staff team, I help secure the funding that helps our volunteers and young people across Wales to make incredible things happen. This could be Taith trips that give young people a life-changing international experience, new equipment (and boats!) for our SWAT team or grants like the Democratic Engagement fund that give young people the chance to try new things, such as running hustings and attending ScoutsCyrmu Welsh Youth Parliament. I support projects every step of the way, making sure volunteers have what they need to deliver so young people can get the most out of every experience.

Andrew’s experience of Scouting began as a Wolf Cub in St Luke’s Pack in Reading in 1956. He later joined the 55th (Reading School) Scouts and then transferred to 2nd Reading (Trinity) Sea Scouts. He became involved with ScoutsCymru as Vice-President of Gwent Scouts when High Sheriff in 2015/2016, giving him an insight into our work with young people.

Andrew served as Chair of ScoutsCymru Board of Trustees 2017 – 2020 and is a member of Scouting UK’s National Honours Sub-Committee. Andrew is a trustee of the Community Foundation Wales and Chair of UK Community Foundations. He sits on the High Sheriffs’ Association of England & Wales and is Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent.

I'm part of the scouting support team and cover North Wales and Powys (Clwyd, Eryri A Mon, Brecknock and Radnor). The Scouting Support Team (SSOs) works alongside volunteers across Wales to help you deliver safe, high-quality Scouting. We offer clear, practical support with programme, volunteer recruitment and retention, team development and understanding your role. We also deliver inductions for key line managers to ensure everyone feels confident from the start. Alongside this, we build partnerships that strengthen Scouting and help make it more welcoming and accessible. Working closely with the various Wales teams from program to youth, we provide joined-up guidance when you need it. If you’d like support, please get in touch.