On Monday 06 September 2021 the Petworth and Pulborough District met for its AGM. The highlight is the award of the District Commissioners Award and for the second time in three years 1st Pulborough & West Chiltington Scout Group came away with it. Group Scout Leader Martin Botting, and Sea Scout Leader Dave Fuller, Beaver Leader Sarah Welsh, Bury Cubs Assistant Section Leader Martin Sheppard and outgoing Chair Martin Taylor were all in attendance to collect the trophy on behalf of the Group. Deputy District Commissioner wrote it was, “for their turnaround from being homeless and struggling for leaders and young people to the now thriving position that they find themselves; richly deserved the award is too.”