Welcome Steve, new Area Transformation Lead

October 11, 2023

I'm pleased to share with you the appointment of Steve Sutton as our Area Transformation Lead.  Steve will be well known to a great many across BSO from his time as District Commissioner for Middle East and involvement in Scouting in Bahrain as well as other roles at District and Area levels.


Steve says, Scouting has been a key part of my life having been a member since 1971. Along my Scouting journey highlights have included the achievement of the Queens Scout Award and the award of an Explorer Belt and having the chance to attend a number of World Jamboree's


For the last 20 years my Scouting has been outside of the UK, living in the Middle East and taking various roles with BSO and Scouts BSA


I love walking, power boating and outdoor activities in general and I volunteer with a number of organizations and charities both Scouting and non Scouting related.


I am happy to be rejoining the BSO Area Team and to take on the role to lead the delivery of the new Transformation strategy


Nathan Prince

Area Lead Volunteer

Share:

By James Scott July 29, 2025
British Scouting Overseas, Southern Europe District, (BSO) is excited to announce a Jamborette to be held in the Spanish region of Soria in August 2026.
By Graham Eden July 1, 2025
British Scouting Overseas (BSO) are looking to recruit for our Social Media Team. We're looking for creative individuals who have a good grasp of using social media responsibly and to promote an organisation. Experience is desirable, but not essential as we are open to building a team who can support each other in growing together, as well as growing and enhancing our social media presence. If this sounds like a role or team that might be of interest to you, please feel free to reach out for an informal chat. About BSO BSO is a part of the UK Scout Association with headquarters in Gilwell Park, London. BSO members have access to the same resources, support and programme as UK based Scout groups. BSO exists to support British families living overseas in the provision of a UK Scouting programme to expatriate British children and to several British Overseas Territories. We aim to ensure that all our members have the opportunity to feel and experience high quality UK Scouting whilst providing support and advice to adult members no matter where they are in the world. BSO undertakes Scouting activities in a safe and secure environment with flexibility to adapt to both local customs and guidelines set out within The Scout Association's policies and rules. BSO operates 57 Scout Groups, 22 Explorer Units and 3 Scout Networks, with an impressive 2,997 young people supported by 936 adult volunteer leaders across 30 countries around the world. Whilst most adult volunteer members are delivering programme activities with our young people, many volunteers are also based in the UK offering support, training, mentoring, governance and resources in a variety of different roles from trustee to marketing and event support to skills assessors. BSO is fully inclusive and open to all who share our fundamental values. BSO exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
July 1, 2025
Find out what's happening across BSO with our latest Far & Wide Magazine, with information on events and important updates.
Show More