 Among other functions, the Royal Almonry oversees the annual Royal Maundy Service, in which the Queen distributes small red and white purses of specially minted silver coins to retired pensioners.Prior to 7 November 2007, Scott served as the Chaplain of The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy and the Chaplain of the Royal Victorian Order.Previously, he has served as Vicar of the well known Anglo-Catholic church of St Mary's Church, Bourne Street, London.