Quite rapidly the house began to be occupied and by 1923 there were ten residents with a waiting list of others wanting to move in. As a commitment to helping with a local troop or pack was one of the conditions of residence, it can be seen that the impact of the house was strong. But there were still problems. More space was needed and so, in 1924, the Association took over the responsibility from the trustees. A Board of Management was appointed with "P.B." as its Chairman. The new appointment placed an additional burden on him and he suggested that a full-time secretary should be appointed. Roy Shapley accepted the post. He became warden in May 1925 when "P.B." found it necessary to resign as Honorary Warden.

At this time it was decided to have a chapel in the house. The decision and its consequences were of such importance that a special section is needed to tell the story.