New AAC (Growth & Development)

June 25, 2020

We’re delighted to report that Dr Adrian Richardson has accepted the role of AAC (Growth & Development). Adrian is an experienced and very capable manager with a brilliant track record of enabling sustained growth across BSO. Due to the pandemic it is likely that some Groups across BSO will struggle due to a decline in adult and youth membership. Adrian and his team will also support Groups that are facing these issues with the aim of identifying solutions to minimise the impact this has on our membership.



Dr Adrian Richardson joined scouting in 2006 as an ACSL in 1st The Hague Scout Group in the Netherlands. When the family relocated to Jakarta in 2009, Adrian (together with his wife who is also a Scout Leader) re-founded the 1st Kemang Scout Group, which had been defunct since 1997, and became GSL/CSL. The family again relocated in 2011 where Adrian and his wife founded 1st Beijing Scout Group and Adrian again became GSL/CSL. In 2014 that family moved again, this time to Singapore, where Adrian was asked to become GSL of the Tanglin Trust School Scout Group. Under his stewardship, this group expanded beyond one school to four schools and to around 50 leaders and about 250 young people and was re-branded as 1st Singapore Scout Group. Finally, after 24 years as an expat overseas, Adrian returned home where he continues to serve on the BSO Executive Committee. Adrian is married, has 3 children and lives in London.

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New BSO Youth Lead: Theo Lasar

August 3, 2026
I'm delighted to share the news that Theo Lasar has been appointed as our BSO Youth Lead. Theo will succeed Charlotte, who has given outstanding service as our BSO Youth Lead since 2022, at our AGM during Gilwell Reunion in September. Theo brings has a background of scouting within BSO having started as a Beaver in Telstar, going through all the sections locally in Luxembourg before joining Scout Network last year. On his appointment Theo says, "Having served as Deputy District Youth Lead for Northern Europe over the past year, I have had the opportunity to work alongside District Youth Teams, volunteers and, most importantly, Young People across BSO. As BSO Youth Lead, I look forward to building on that experience by working with the Leadership Team, District Youth Teams and Young People across the Area to continue strengthening youth-shaped Scouting and creating more opportunities for young people to shape their own Scouting experience." The BSO Youth Lead role helps to champion youth voice across Scouts, lead our Youth Team across BSO and contributes to BSO-level decision making as a member of our BSO Leadership Team and BSO Board of Trustees.. The role also supports us to deliver our strategic priorities, and we're confident Theo is the best person to help us do this. He is passionate about giving all young people a place to belong, delivering our strategy to 2035. We're incredibly thankful for everything Charlotte has done for BSO during her term in the role and look forward to celebrating her achievements in the future. We wish Theo every success in his new role Graham Eden BSO Lead Volunteer

Vacancy: BSO Website (Graphic Designer)

By Chris Wanley • July 21, 2026
British Scouting Overseas is looking for creative and technically minded volunteers to help us redesign and relaunch our website as we move from our current platform to WordPress. British Scouting Overseas supports Scouting for young people and adult volunteers across the world. Our website is an important place for members, parents, volunteers and new families to find information, access resources and discover how to get involved. We are now redesigning the site so it is clearer, easier to update and better reflects the adventure, community and impact of Scouting overseas. About the role We are seeking volunteers to join the BSO Website Team and help develop our new website. These roles would suit people who enjoy practical digital projects, can work collaboratively with others, and want to use their skills to support Scouting across the globe. 

Vacancy: BSO Website (Wordpress Administrator)

July 21, 2026
British Scouting Overseas is looking for creative and technically minded volunteers to help us redesign and relaunch our website as we move from our current platform to WordPress. British Scouting Overseas supports Scouting for young people and adult volunteers across the world. Our website is an important place for members, parents, volunteers and new families to find information, access resources and discover how to get involved. We are now redesigning the site so it is clearer, easier to update and better reflects the adventure, community and impact of Scouting overseas. About the role We are seeking volunteers to join the BSO Website Team and help develop our new website. These roles would suit people who enjoy practical digital projects, can work collaboratively with others, and want to use their skills to support Scouting across the globe. 
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