{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"We\u2019re delighted to announce Satvika Mishra as our new UK Youth Lead from September 2026.  ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW215198223 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215198223 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW215198223 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003ESatvika, 22, who was approved by the Board at the weekend, brings strong experience\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eof\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;Scouts, youth\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eleadership\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;and governance to her new role. 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