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Guy Gains MBE Badge
In 2021, Mr Thompson began his long held ambition to offer the scouting experience to children with complex needs and vulnerabilities
Guy Thompson has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for 2024 for outstanding Services to the Scouts Association Isle of Man.
Mr Thompson has been involved in scouting for nearly 20 years and was appointed as Island Commissioner 10 years ago.
During this time, he has focused on leadership, programme development and training so that a full, exciting and robust programme of activities is accessible to as many young people as possible across the Isle of Man.
Mr Thompson has worked tirelessly to secure funding and grants for equipment and training, with kayaking, archery, grass sledging and bush craft being some of the examples of his successes. Consequently, the island now has one of the strongest Scout groups in the British Isles.
In 2021, Mr Thompson began his long held ambition to offer the scouting experience to children with complex needs and vulnerabilities. With the cooperation of the island’s Educational Special Needs Units, there are now four ‘Rainbow’ scout groups in the Island’s schools, allowing these children to participate in mainstream activities.
This was the first scouting programme of its kind in the British Isles.
Mr Thompson is a dedicated, talented and inspirational volunteer, who has ensured exciting programmes for the scouting community across the island.
