Introducing our new Chief Scout
We’re thrilled to announce adventurer and TV presenter Dwayne Fields as our new Chief Scout.
Dwayne’s been chosen to be our 11th Chief Scout and lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities. He succeeds Bear Grylls OBE, who steps down as Chief Scout with our huge thanks and respect after serving three five-year terms.
Dwayne already has the admiration and respect of thousands of adults and young people in Scouts while serving as an ambassador for Scouts since 2017. During this time, he’s visited hundreds of Scout groups, events and camps across the UK and internationally. He also supported our contingent at the World Scout Jamboree in Korea.
He’s shown incredible commitment and kindness to Scouts in communities across the UK. As an adventurer, he’s been able to inspire across generations and support our growth in local communities.
When Dwayne joined as a Cub Scout, it gave him skills, belief in himself and place to belong.
My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person and taught me to believe in myself. They showed me I could do anything I put my mind to and others would help me along the way. Now I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for us all to be at our best, that Scouts is a family and truly open to all.
– Dwayne Fields, Chief Scout
Ayesha Karim, UK Youth Lead Scouts