Trustees' Annual Report
For the period
01 January 2024
to
31 December 2024
SECTION A REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Charity name
Dunstable District Scout Council
Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity’s principal address
| Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 | Scout Association Reg. No. 10106 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1023533 | ||||||
| 31 Northall Road | ||||||
| Eaton Bray | ||||||
| Dunstable | ||||||
| Beds Postcode |
L | U | 6 | 2 | D | Q |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee Name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr M Slade-Pedrick | Lead Volunteer | ||
| Mr R Pepworth | District Chairperson | 1stJan–19thJune | |
| Mr P Spicer | District Chairperson | 19thJune–31stDec | |
| Mrs J Betterton | Trustee | ||
| Mrs M Wilson | District Treasurer | ||
| Miss Charlotte Jackson | Youth Leads | ||
| Mrs J Lawrence | Trustee | ||
| Mr R Short | Trustee | ||
| Mr I Wilkinson | Trustee | ||
| Mrs G Martin | Trustee | ||
| Mr T Gough | Trustee | 19thJune–31stDec | |
| Mr N Kotarski | Council Representative | ||
| Mrs P Hales | Trustee | 1stJan–19thJune | |
| Mrs R Tims | Trustee | 1stJan – 19thJune | |
| Mr M Fisher | Trustee | 1stJan – 19thJune | |
| Mr W Shaw | Trustee | 1stJan – 19thJune | |
| Mr R Penberthy | Trustee | 1stJan – 19thJune | |
| Mr J Pepworth | D.E.S.C. | 1stJan–19thJune | |
| Mr C Johnson | D.C.N.C | 1stJan–19thJune | |
.
SECTION B STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The District's governing documents are those of the The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the Bye Laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The District is a trust established under its rules which are common to all Scouts
The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
The District is managed by the District Trustees Board, the members of which are the ‘Charity Trustees’ of the District which is an educational charity. As charity trustees they are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping proper accounts and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate.
The Trustees Board consists of 3 independent representatives, Chair and Treasurer together with the Lead Volunteer, Youth Leads, and six individual elected members. There is also a representative from Dunstable Town Council and the Committee meets five times a year.
This District Trustees Board exists to support the Groups within the District by:
The raising of funds and the administration of District finance;
The insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Appointing any sub committees that may be required;
Assisting in the recruitment of leaders and other adult support;
Supporting Group Administrators
Risk and Internal Control
The District Trustees Board has identified the major risks to which they believe they are exposed, these have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate against them. The main areas of concern that have been identified are:
Injury to leaders, helpers, supporters and members. The District, through the subscription fees, contributes to the Scout Associations national accident insurance policy. Risk Assessments are undertaken before all activities.
Reduced income from fund raising. The District is primarily reliant upon income from subscriptions and fundraising. The District does hold a reserve to ensure the continuity of activities should there be a major reduction in income. The Committee could raise the value of subscriptions to increase the income to the District on an ongoing basis, either temporarily or permanently.
Reduction or loss of leaders. The District is totally reliant upon volunteers to run and administer the activities of the District. If there was a reduction in the number of leaders to an unacceptable level in a particular Section, Group or the District as a whole then there would have to be a contraction, consolidation or closure of a Section, Group or in the worst case scenario the complete closure of the District.
The District has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include 2 signatories for all payments and a comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
SECTION C OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the District Trustees Board are as a unit of the Scout Association.
The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
SECTION D ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year we have continued supporting, encouraging and raising the profile of Scouting in the District, and promoting the activities that are available to the Groups. We have also been actively involved in seeking parents to become leaders or join Group committees.
SECTION E FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves Policy
The District's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the groups within the district should income and fundraising activities fall short. The District held reserves of approximately £25,000 which includes £5,925 for new Group Funds against this at year end
Investment Policy
The District's Income and Expenditure is very small and as a consequence does not have sufficient funds to invest in longer-term investments such as stocks and shares. The District has therefore adopted a low risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks..
The District Trustees Board regularly monitors the levels of bank balances to ensure it obtains maximum value and income from its banking arrangements.
DECLARATION
The above Trustees report was approved by the trustees on 22[nd] May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Signature Name Position Mr P Spicer District Chairman Mr M Slade-Pedrick Lead Volunteer
Dunstable District Accounts 2024 - INCOME
MEMBERSHIP FEES
| MEMBERSHIP FEES | |
|---|---|
| Date Pay-in No. Descripton 12.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - Eaton Bray & Edlesborough 13.03 Direct Credit Membership Fees - 1st Dunstable 29.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - 1st /3rd Houghton Regis Direct Credit Membership Fees - SKAW 29.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - 4th Dunstable 26.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - 5th Dunstable 21.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - Caddington 02.04 Direct Credit Membership Fees - Toternhoe 13.02 Direct Credit Membership Fees - 3rd Dunstable 11.03 Internal Membership Fees - RED Explorers 11.03 Internal Membership Fees - Lionheart Explorers 08.05 Direct Credit Prompt Pyt Refund TOTAL DONATIONS, GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 21.05 100659 Terry Colbourne Bequest TOTAL ST GEORGE'S DAY Date Pay-in No. Descripton 21.05 100659 Collecton TOTAL INSURANCE Date Pay-in No. Descripton 01.08 Direct Credit Refund - Property & Equipment |
Amount 4,384.50 1,609.50 3,108.00 3,163.50 4,051.50 3,219.00 4,384.50 3,219.00 4,606.50 1,720.50 666.00 307.50 |
| 34,440.00 | |
| Amount 3,600.65 |
|
| 3,600.65 | |
| Amount 310.00 . |
|
| 310.00 | |
| Amount 206.07 |
| TOTAL SUNDRY PAYMENTS Date Pay-In No. Descripton 20.06 Direct Credit AGM Rafe BANK INTEREST Date Pay-in No. Descripton TOTAL BEAVERS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 16.09 Direct Credit 3rd Dunstable - Gullivers Land 19.09 Direct Credit 1st Toternhoe - Gullivers Land 20.09 Direct Credit EBE - Gullivers Land 23.09 Direct Credit 1st Dunstable - Gullivers Land 23.09 Direct Credit Caddington - Gullivers Land 24.09 Direct Credit 3rd Dunstable - Gullivers Land 25.09 Direct Credit EBE - Gullivers Land 14.10 Direct Credit 5th Dunstablw 22.10 Direct Credit Caddington - Gullivers Land TOTAL CUBS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 28.05 Direct Credit 4th Dunstable -Gilwell Fun Day 29.05 Direct Credit 3rd Dunstable -Gilwell Fun Day 03.06 Direct Credit 1st/3rd Houghton Regis - Gilwell Fun Day 24.09 Direct Credit 3rd Dunstable - Survival Day 02.10 Direct Credit 1st/3rd Houghton Regis - Survival Day 07.10 Direct Credit 4th Dunstable -Survival Day 08.10 Direct Credit EBE - Survival Day |
206.07 |
|---|---|
| Amount 111.00 |
|
| 111.00 | |
| Amount | |
| 0.00 | |
| Amount 300.00 240.00 360.00 120.00 320.00 12.00 20.00 360.00 12.00 . |
|
| 1,744.00 | |
| Amount 287.00 1,148.00 779.00 20.00 12.00 22.00 10.00 |
| 23.12 Direct Credit 3rd Dunstable - Cub Khana 30.12 Direct Credit EBE - Cub Khana 31.12 Direct Credit 1st/3rd HoughtonRegis - Cub Khana TOTAL SCOUTS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 14.10 Direct Credit SKAW - Hat Challenge 15.10 Direct Credit Toternhoe - Hat Challenge 29.10 Direct Credit 1st Dunstable - Hat Challenge 29.10 Direct Credit 1st/3rd HR -Hat Challenge 31.10 Direct Credit Caddington - Hat Challenge 11.11 Direct Credit 4th Dunstable - Hat Challenge 18.11 Direct Credit 3rd - Hat Challenge TOTAL KODIAK EXPLORERS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Charlote Shortall 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Looker Ling 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Rowan Winter 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Tofs 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Tom Mealey 09.05 Direct Credit Subs - Sweetman 14.05 Direct Credit Subs - Freya Mayes 17.05 Direct Credit Subs Erren Bigham 20.06 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 04.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 08.07 Direct Credit Subs - E Raczine 09.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 11.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 16.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment |
50.00 20.00 30.00 |
|---|---|
| 2,378.00 | |
| Amount 225.00 175.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 300.00 450.00 |
|
| 1,800.00 | |
| Amount 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 80.00 40.00 40.00 102.96 35.00 40.00 15.00 45.00 15.00 |
| 22.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 31.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 07.08 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 12.08 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 03.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 04.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 05.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 12.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 24.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 25.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 30.09 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 01.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 04.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 07.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 08.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 09.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 08.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 14.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 21.10 Direct Credit S Dunn - Go Kartng 31.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 04.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 09.10 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 11.12 Direct Credit S Dunn - Bowling 12.12 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 16.12 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment LIONHEART EXPLORERS Date Pay-in No. Descripton 11.01 Direct Credit Subs - Harry Roberts 12.01 Direct Credit Subs - E Sherwood 16.01 Direct Credit Subs - Tracey Bennet |
15.00 40.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 80.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 280.00 96.00 58.00 38.00 38.00 114.00 58.00 116.00 38.00 58.00 40.00 40.00 176.00 22.00 44.00 22.00 |
|---|---|
| 2,225.96 | |
| Amount 35.00 35.00 35.00 |
| 18.01 Direct Credit Subs - Hannah Johnson 19.01 Direct Credit Subs -Scarlet Crookes 26.01 Direct Credit Subs - Tom Durrant 30.01 Direct Credit Subs - Isaac Stare 02.02 Direct Credit Subs - Evelyn Stewart 18.04 Direct Credit Subs - Isaac Stare 19.04 Direct Credit Subs - Harry Roberts 19.04 Direct Credit Subs - Scarlet Crookes 29.04 Direct Credit Subs - Isabella Bennet 02.05 Direct Credit Subs - Tom Durrant 07.05 Direct Credit Subs - Hannah Johnson 08.05 Direct Credit Subs - E Sherwood 08.05 Direct Credit Subs - A Sherwood 09.05 Direct Credit Subs - Evelyn Stewart 10.05 Direct Credit Subs - Isaac Stevenson 10.06 100660 Subs - S Gabbitas 11.09 Direct Credit Subs - Hannah Johnson 17.09 Direct Credit Subs - Isaac Stare 19.09 Direct Credit Subs - Harry Roberts 20.09 Direct Credit Subs - Seb Crookes 20.09 Direct Credit Subs - Scarlet Crookes 20.09 Direct Credit Subs - Charlote Morran 26.09 Direct Credit Subs - Isabella Bennet 26.09 Direct Credit Subs - E Sherwood 26.09 Direct Credit Subs - A Sherwood 27.09 Direct Credit Subs - Iandesinkin 03.10 Direct Credit Subs - Evelyn Stewart 21.10 Direct Credit EBE Camp - Isabella Bennet 22.10 Internal Capitaton Refund TOTAL RED EXPLORERS |
35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 80.00 40.00 68.00 8.00 |
|---|---|
| 1,221.00 | |
| Date | Pay-in No. | Descripton | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.01 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 12.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 665.00 |
| 15.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 70.00 |
| 23.01 | Direct Credit | Subs - Leanne Jones | 35.00 |
| 23.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 70.00 |
| 24.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 25.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 25.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 30.01 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 05.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 12.02 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 12.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 66.00 |
| 13.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 124.00 |
| 14.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 186.00 |
| 16.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 31.00 |
| 19.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 62.00 |
| 26.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 31.00 |
| 27.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 31.00 |
| 28.02 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 31.00 |
| 8.03 | Direct Credit | Camp Deposit - D Richardson | 20.00 |
| 11.03 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 13.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 51.00 |
| 15.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 18.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 20.00 |
| 19.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 20.00 |
| 22.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 20.00 |
| 26.03 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 20.00 |
| 09.04 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 11.04 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 17.04 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 20.00 |
| 09.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 910.00 |
| 10.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 70.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 140.00 |
| 13.05 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 14.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 16.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 21.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 70.00 |
| 28.05 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 03.06 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 11.06 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 17.06 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 35.00 |
| 10.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 157.50 |
| 11.07 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 11.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 52.50 |
| 12.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 157.50 |
| 15.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 157.50 |
| 16.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 52.50 |
| 22.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 52.50 |
| 29.07 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 52.50 |
| 12.08 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 09.09. | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 1,080.00 |
| 10.09 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 11.09 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 19.09 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 20.09 | Direct Credit | DofE Practce | 90.00 |
| 27.09 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 30.09 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 01.10 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 08.10 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 11.10 | Direct Credit | Go Cardless Payment | 40.00 |
| 11.10 | S/O | Subs - Rosie Clinton | 8.50 |
| 18.10 | Direct Credit | DofE Practce | 110.00 |
| .22.10 | Internal | Capitaton Refund | 15.50 |
| 01.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 07.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment '11.07 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 11.07 S/O Subs - Rosie Clinton 12.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 13.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 15.11 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 10.12 Direct Credit Go Cardless Payment 11.12 S/O Subs - Rosie Clinton SCOUTS ACTIVE SUPPORT Date Pay-in No. Descripton 24.01 Direct Credit Subscriptons 12.03 Direct Credit Subscriptons 15.04 Direct Credit Subscriptons 21.06 Direct Credit Subscriptons ,09.12 Direct Credit Subscriptons |
20.00 20.00 20.00 8.50 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.50 |
|---|---|
| 5,668.00 | |
| Amount 30.00 20.00 32.00 22.00 12.00 |
|
| 116.00 |
DUNSTABLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
ACCOUNTS TO 31.12.24
ACCOUNTS
01.01.24 TO EXEC DATE
INCOME
Membership Fees 34,440.00 Less Paid Fees 30,444.50 3,995.50 Donations, Loan Rpyts 3,600.65 Insurance 206.07 St George's Day 310.00 Bank Interest - Sundry Payments 111.00 4,227.72
SECTIONS
| EXPENDITURE | |
|---|---|
| Training | 1,246.80 |
| Admin | 479.18 |
| Insurance | 928.13 |
| Donatons Loans | 290.00 |
| Town Council Events | - |
| St George's Day | 483.96 |
| District Events | 75.00 |
| Premises | 625.00 |
| Sundry | 481.78 |
| Remembrance Day | - 4,609.85 |
SECTIONS
| SECTIONS | SECTIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Beavers 1,744.00 Cubs 2,378.00 Scouts 1,800.00 Kodiak 2,225.96 Lionheart 1,221.00 Red 5,668.00 Scouts Actve Support 116.00 Total Income Excess |
Beavers 1,826.65 Cubs 2,546.71 Scouts 2,287.47 Kodiak 1,626.49 Lionheart 886.00 Red 5,208.35 15,152.96 Scouts Actve Support 97.96 23,376.18 Total Expenditure Excess 23,376.18 |
14,479.63 19,089.48 4,286.70 |
| 23,376.18 |
| 2023 ACCOUNTS | |
|---|---|
| District |
40,767.68 |
| Equipment Fund |
1,500.00 |
| Beavers |
429.96 |
| Cubs |
187.76 |
| Scouts |
843.81 |
| Lionheart |
1,126.10 |
| Red |
2,916.29 |
| Scouts Actve Support |
690.90 48,462.50 |
| Income |
23,376.18 |
| Expenditure |
19,089.48 4,286.70 |
TOTAL 52,749.20
2024 ACCOUNTS
| 2024 ACCOUNTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| STI Account | - | ||
| District | 44,381.05 | ||
| Equipment Fund | 1,500.00 Sub total |
45,881.05 | |
| Beavers | 347.31 | ||
| Cubs | 19.05 | ||
| Scouts | 356.34 Sub total |
722.70 | |
| Kodiak | 599.47 | ||
| Lionheart | 1,461.10 | ||
| Red | 3,375.94 Sub total |
5,436.51 | |
| Scouts Actve Support | 708.94 Sub total |
708.94 | |
| TOTAL | 52,749.20 |
BANK REC
| Current Account Jamboree New Group Fund TOTAL BANK STATEMENT BALANCE |
46,424.46 400.00 5,924.74 52,749.20 52,749.20- |
|---|---|
Dunstable District Scout Council
Receipts and Payments Account
01 January 2024 To 31 December 2024
| Donations, legacies and similar income RECEIPTS |
This Year £ 34,440 30,445 3,996 3,601 7,596 - - 111 206 317 15,037 9,507 116 310 24,970 Unrestricted funds |
This Year £ 34,440 30,445 3,996 3,601 7,596 - - 111 206 317 15,037 9,507 116 310 24,970 Unrestricted funds |
Last Year Unrestricted funds £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership subscriptions | 34,440 | 33,888 | ||
| Less:Membership subscriptions paid on | 30,445 | 30,203 | ||
| Net Membership subscriptions retained | 3,996 | 3,685 | ||
| Scout Shop Donation | ||||
| EB&E and 1st/3rd HR Loan Repayments | 690 | |||
| Donations | 3,601 | |||
| Sub total 'A' | 7,596 | 4,375 | ||
| Grants | ||||
| Sub total 'B' | - | - | ||
| Fundraising (gross) | ||||
| Sub total 'C' | - | - | ||
| Investment and Sundry Income income | ||||
| STI Interest | 414 | |||
| Sale of Aluminium | 4 | |||
| Magnificent 7 Explorers Closing Balance | 353 | |||
| 9th Dunstable Closing Balance | 2,515 | |||
| 7th Dunstable STI Closing Balance | 3,932 | |||
| AGM Raffle | 111 | |||
| Insurance Refund | 206 | |||
| Sub Total 'D' | 317 | 7,218 | ||
| Activities Income | ||||
| Sections, | 15,037 | 6,816 | ||
| Scout Shop Income (separate account sheet) | 9,507 | 9,951 | ||
| S.A.S. | 116 | 206 | ||
| St Georges Day Collection | 310 | 442 | ||
| Sub total 'E' Total Gross Income 'A' - 'E' |
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| Sub total 'E' | 24,970 | 17,415 | ||
| 32,883 | 29,008 |
Dunstable District Scout Council
Receipts and Payments Account
| PAYMENTS Charitable Payments |
For the year from |
01 January 2024 | To | 31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Year £ 14,382 334 913 625 9,136 98 928 451 28 174 310 75 240 242 27,936 - 290 290 28,226 4,658 49,615 54,273 Unrestricted funds |
Last Year Unrestricted funds £ |
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| Section expenditure | 14,382 | 7,459 | ||
| Adult support and training | 334 | 432 | ||
| First Aid Training | 913 | - | ||
| Donation for use of 1st Dunstable HQ + Other Misc Costs | 625 | 500 | ||
| Scout Shop (separate account sheet) | 9,136 | 10,360 | ||
| S.A.S. | 98 | 418 | ||
| Insurances & MPLC | 928 | 1,090 | ||
| Administration | 451 | 585 | ||
| Remembrance day costs | 28 | 28 | ||
| St Georges Day Costs | 174 | 450 | ||
| St Georges Day Donation to Home Start | 310 | - | ||
| District Events | 75 | 75 | ||
| Scouts Online Wsebsite Licenses | 240 | - | ||
| Other Sundry Expenses | 242 | 840 | ||
| Sub total 'A' | 27,936 | 22,237 | ||
| Fundraising expenses | ||||
| Grants, Donations & Loans | Sub total 'B' | - | - | |
| Donation to 3rd Dunstable | 290 | 300 | ||
| Sub total 'C' | 290 | 300 | ||
| Total Gross Expenditure 'A' - 'C' Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds this year end Cash funds last year end |
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| 22,537 | ||||
| 6,472 | ||||
| 43,143 | ||||
| 54,273 | 49,615 |
Dunstable District Scout Council
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year
| Cash funds | This Year Unrestricted funds £ 46,424 400 1,507 5,925 17 54,273 10,647 1,330 11,977 - |
This Year Unrestricted funds £ 46,424 400 1,507 5,925 17 54,273 10,647 1,330 11,977 - |
Last Year Unrestricted funds £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District current account | 46,424 | 42,335 | |||
| Funds held for 2027 Jamboree | 400 | 200 | |||
| 4th H/Regis Closing Balance | 3,412 | ||||
| 7th Dunstable Closing Balance | 2,516 | ||||
| Scout shop current account + float | 1,507 | 1,135 | |||
| New Group Funds | 5,925 | ||||
| Lionheart | 17 | 17 | |||
| Total | 54,273 | 49,615 | |||
| Non monetary assets for charity's own | use | ||||
| Shop stock | 10,647 | 9,780 | |||
| Other stock | |||||
| Scouting Equipment | 1,330 | 3,000 | |||
| Other | |||||
| Total | 11,977 | 12,780 | |||
| Debtors | |||||
| Total | - | - |
The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were
approved by the trustees on………22nd May 2024…………and signed on their behalf by:
| approved by the trustees on………22nd | May 2024…………and signed on their behalf by: |
|---|---|
| Signature | Name Position |
| Mrs Margaret Wilson Treasurer | |
| Mrs Jeanete Beterton Trustee |
Dunstable District Accounts 2024 - EXPENDITURE
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
| Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 25.03 Online Pyt 2428 Membership Fees 18.09 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund -1st Dunstable 18.09 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - 3rd Dunstable 07.10 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - 4th Dunstable 07.10 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund -5th Dunstable 07.10 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - 1st/3rd H/Regis 22.1 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - Toternhoe 07.10 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - EB&E 07.40 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - SKAW 22.10 Online Pyt 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - Caddington 22.10 Internal 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - RED Explorers 22.10 Internal 2490 Prompt Pyt Refund - Lionheart Explorers TOTAL ST GEORGE'S DAY Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 01.05 Online Pyt 2434 Refreshments Online Pyt 2437 Donaton to Home Start - Bedford 102890 2447 Donaton - St Mary's Church 102891 2448 Donaton - Salvaton Army TOTAL TOWN COUNCIL EVENTS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton TOTAL REMEMBRANCE DAY Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton |
Amount 30,135.00 14.50 41.50 36.50 29.00 28.00 29.00 39.50 28.50 39.50 15.50 8.00 |
|---|---|
| 30,444.50 | |
| Amount 23.96 310.00 75.00 75.00 |
|
| 483.96 | |
| Amount | |
| 0.00 | |
| Amount |
| TOTAL TRAINING Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 24.06 Online Pyt 2459 Secretary/Training Expenses 30.07 Online Pyt 2477 First Aid Course 06.11 Online Pyt 24135 First Aid Course 09.12 Online Pyt 24146 Secretary/Training Expenses 16.12 First Aid Training Expenses TOTAL ADMINISTRATION Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 01.05 Online Pyt 2435 Secretary/TrainingExpenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24125 Secretary/TrainingExpenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24126 Secretary/TrainingExpenses TOTAL INSURANCES Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 14.05 Online Pyt 2443 Property & Equipment 04.11 Online Pyt 24133 Personal Accident - Non Members 26.11 Online Pyt 24145 MPLC TOTAL DONATIONS, LOANS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 26.11 Online Pyt 24145 3rd Dunstable - Use of Stores & HQ TOTAL PREMISES Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton |
0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount 156.32 486.00 400.00 177.48 27.00 |
|
| 1,246.80 | |
| Amount 212.21 67.57 199.40 |
|
| 479.18 | |
| Amount 675.91 52.00 200.22 |
|
| 928.13 | |
| Amount 290.00 |
|
| 290.00 | |
| Amount |
| 25.03 Online Pyt 2427 Qtly Donaton - 1st Dunstable 01.07 Online Pyt Qtly Donaton - 1st Dunstable 11.10 Online Pyt 24118 Qtly Donaton - 1st Dunstable 09.12 Online Pyt Duplicate Qtly Donaton - 1st Dunstable 19.12 Online Pyt 24155 Qtly Donaton - 1st Dunstable TOTAL DISTRICT EVENTS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 24.12 102892 24157 Donaton St Mary's - Christmas Concert SUNDRY Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 14.05 Online Pyt 2442 Website License - 6mths 18.06 Online Pyt 2456 Gifs - DC &District Chairman 24.06 Online Pyt 2458 AGM Refreshments 07.10 Online Pyt 24108 Website License - 6mths 16.12 Online Pyt 24152 Young Leaders Handbooks TOTAL BEAVERS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 18.09 Online Pyt 2491 Badges 18.09 Online Pyt 2492 ice Creams 18.09 Online Pyt 2494 Gullivers Land Visit 07.10 Online Pyt 24109 Gullivers Expenses TOTAL CUBS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 14.05 Online Pyt 2444 Marshalls Coaches |
125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 |
|---|---|
| 625.00 | |
| Amount 75.00 |
|
| 75.00 | |
| Amount 120.00 88.00 73.78 120.00 80.00 |
|
| 481.78 | |
| Amount 172.50 231.00 1,176.00 247.15 |
|
| 1,826.65 | |
| Amount 825.00 |
| 29.05 Online Pyt 2451 Gillwell Fun Day 11.10 Online Pyt 24119 Survival Day Expenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24123 Survival Day - Longrove 26.11 Online Pyt 24144 Cub Khana - Leighton Buzzard 23.12 Online Pyt 24156 Cub Khana - Leighton Buzzard TOTAL SCOUTS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 27.02 Online Pyt 2416 Quiz - Ardley Hill 09.05 Online Pyt 2436 Hat Challenge Deposit - Lees Wood 16.10 Online Pyt 24121 Hat Challenge Expenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24127 Hat Challenge Expenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24128 Hat Challenge - Lees Wood 26.11 Online Pyt 24142 Hat Challenge - OS Maps TOTAL KODIAK EXPLORERS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 15.04 Online Pyt 2431 Go Cardless Test 28.05 Online Pyt 2449 Badges, Uniform & Expenses 18.06 Online Pyt 2455 Uniform 01.07 Online Pyt 2460 Expenses 04.07 Direct Credit 2462 Go Cardless Chgs 09.07 Direct Credit 2463 Go Cardless Chgs 11.07 Direct Credit 2465 Go Cardless Chgs 16.07 Direct Credit 2470 Go Cardless Chgs 22.07 Direct Credit 2472 Go Cardless Chgs 31.07 Direct Credit 2478 Go Cardless Chgs 07.08 Online Pyt 2479 Watersports Day 07.08 Direct Credit 2480 Go Cardless Chgs 12.08 Direct Credit 2481 Go Cardless Chgs |
1,404.00 74.91 60.00 80.00 102.80 |
|---|---|
| 2,546.71 | |
| Amount 150.00 150.00 72.81 730.45 1,164.25 19.96 |
|
| 2,287.47 | |
| Amount 0.01 110.74 66.72 21.96 1.17 0.60 1.80 0.60 0.60 1.50 140.00 1.80 1.80 |
| 22.08 Online Pyt 2482 Camp/BBQ Expenses 27.08 Online Pyt 2483 Longrove 03.09 Direct Credit 2484 Go Cardless Chgs 04.09 Direct Credit 2485 Go Cardless Chgs 05.09 Direct Credit 2486 Go Cardless Chgs 12.09 Direct Credit 2489 Go Cardless Chgs 24.09 Direct Credit 2495 Go Cardless Chgs 25.09 Direct Credit 2496 Go Cardless Chgs 30.09 Direct Credit 2498 Eaton Vale Deposit 30.09 Online Pyt 2499 Team Sport Go Kartng 30.09 Direct Credit 24101 Go Cardless Chgs 01.10 Direct Credit 24103 Go Cardless Chgs 04.10 Direct Credit 24104 Go Cardless Chgs 07.10 Direct Credit 24105 Go Cardless Chgs 08.10 Direct Credit 24111 Go Cardless Chgs 09.10 Direct Credit 24113 Go Cardless Chgs 10.10 Direct Credit 24114 Go Cardless Chgs 14.10 Direct Credit 24120 Go Cardless Chgs 23.10 Online Pyt 24122 Expenses 23.10 Online Pyt 24129 Go Kartng Gloves and Masks 31.10 Online Pyt 24130 Go Cardless Chgs 04.11 Direct Credit 24134 Go Cardless Chgs 26.11 Online Pyt 24143 Expenses 09.12 Direct Credit 24147 Go Cardless Chgs 12.12 Direct Credit 24149 Go Cardless Chgs 16.12 Direct Credit 24153 Go Cardless Chgs LIONHEART EXPLORERS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 11.03 Online Pyt 2420 Longrove Campsite |
269.88 196.00 1.32 2.64 1.32 1.86 0.75 9.24 48.00 525.00 3.29 2.02 1.27 2.16 3.81 2.02 4.04 2.16 34.86 105.69 1.32 3.27 45.98 6.86 1.62 0.81 |
|---|---|
| 1,626.49 | |
| Amount 100.00 |
| 11.03 Internal Membership Fees 04.11 Online Pyt 13132 Longrove Campsite 16.11 Online Pyt 13132 Longrove Campsite 16.11 Online Pyt 24141 EBE Camp - Isabella Bennet TOTAL RED EXPLORERS Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 12.01 Direct Credit 2401 Go Cardless Chgs 12.01 Direct Credit 2402 Go Cardless Chgs 17.01 Online Pyt 2403 Donaton 1st Dunstable for use of HQ 23.01 Direct Credit 2404 Go Cardless Chgs 24.01 Direct Credit 2405 Go Cardless Chgs 25.01 Direct Credit 2406 Go Cardless Chgs 30.01 Direct Credit 2407 Go Cardless Chgs 31.01 Online Pyt 2408 Ninja Warrior 05.02 Direct Credit 2409 Go Cardless Chgs 12.02 Direct Credit 2410 Go Cardless Chgs 13.02 Direct Credit 2411 Go Cardless Chgs 14.02 Direct Credit 2412 Go Cardless Chgs 16.02 Direct Credit 2413 Go Cardless Chgs 19.02 Direct Credit 2414 Go Cardless Chgs 26.02 Direct Credit 2515 Go Cardless Chgs 27.02 Direct Credit 2417 Go Cardless Chgs 28.02 Direct Credit 2418 Go Cardless Chgs 05.03 Online Pyt 2419 Water Actvity Day 11.03 Internal Membership Fees 13.03 Direct Credit 2420 Go Cardless Chgs 15.03 Direct Credit 2421 Go Cardless Chgs 18.03.21 Online Pyt 2422 Laser Quest 18.03 Direct Credit 2424 Go Cardless Chgs |
666.00 13.00 39.00 68.00 |
|---|---|
| 886.00 | |
| Amount 20.90 2.20 195.00 2.20 1.10 1.10 1.10 360.00 1.10 1.10 3.88 5.82 0.97 1.94 0.97 0.97 0.97 540.00 1,720.50 1.00 1.26 184.00 0.63 |
| 19.03 | Direct Credit | 2425 | Go Cardless Chgs | 0.63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.03 | Direct Credit | 2426 | Go Cardless Chgs | 0.63 |
| 26.03 | Direct Credit | 2429 | Go Cardless Chgs | 0.63 |
| 09.04 | Direct Credit | 2430 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.26 |
| 15.04 | Online Pyt | 2432 | Longrove | 73.00 |
| 17.04 | Direct Credit | 2433 | Go Cardless Chgs | 0.63 |
| 09.05 | Direct Credit | 2438 | Go Cardless Chgs | 28.60 |
| 10.05 | Direct Credit | 2439 | Go Cardless Chgs | 2.20 |
| 13.05 | Direct Credit | 2440 | Go Cardless Chgs | 4.40 |
| 14.05 | Direct Credit | 2441 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.26 |
| 16.05 | Direct Credit | 2446 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.10 |
| 21.05 | Direct Credit | 2445 | Go Cardless Chgs | 2.20 |
| 28.05 | Direct Credit | 2450 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.10 |
| 03.06 | Direct Credit | 2452 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.10 |
| 17.06 | Direct Credit | 2453 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.17 |
| 18.06 | Online Pyt | 2454 | Badges | 51.44 |
| 18.06 | Online Pyt | 2454 | Longrove | 52.00 |
| 18.06 | Online Pyt | 2454 | Explorer Meetng Expenses | 61.53 |
| 10.07 | Direct Credit | 2464 | Go Cardless Chgs | 5.01 |
| 11.07 | Direct Credit | 2466 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.67 |
| 12.07 | Direct Credit | 2467 | Go Cardless Chgs | 5.01 |
| 15.07 | Direct Credit | 2468 | Go Cardless Chgs | 5.01 |
| 16.07 | Direct Credit | 2471 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.67 |
| 22.07 | Direct Credit | 2473 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.67 |
| 29.07 | Direct Credit | 2474 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.67 |
| 30.07 | Online Pyt | 2475 | Longrove | 44.00 |
| 30.07 | Online Pyt | 2476 | Phasels Wood | 372.00 |
| 09.09 | Direct Credit | 2487 | Go Cardless Chgs | 35.64 |
| 10.09 | Direct Credit | 2688 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.32 |
| 19.09 | Direct Credit | 2493 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.32 |
| 27.09 | Direct Credit | 2497 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.32 |
| 30.09 | Direct Credit | 24100 | Go Cardless Chgs | 1.32 |
| 01.10 Direct Credit 24102 Go Cardless Chgs 07.10 Online Pyt 24106 Longrove 07.10 Online Pyt 24107 DofE Bronze Practce 07.10 Online Pyt 24110 Summer Camp 07.10 Online Pyt 24110 Summer Camp/BBQ 07.10 Online Pyt 24110 OSM Renewal 08.10 Direct Credit 24112 Go Cardless Chgs 11.10 Cheque No. 24115 Go Cardless Chgs 11.10 Online Pyt 24116 Badges 11.10 Online Pyt 24117 Summer Camp 23.10 Online Pyt 24124 Dof Bronze Expediton 01.11 Direct Credit 24131 Go Cardless Chgs 07.11 Direct Credit 24136 Go Cardless Chgs 11.11 Direct Credit 24137 Go Cardless Chgs 12.11 Direct Credit 24138 Go Cardless Chgs 13.11 Direct Credit 24139 Go Cardless Chgs 15.11 Direct Credit 24140 Go Cardless Chgs 10.12 Direct Credit 24148 Go Cardless Chgs 19.12 Online Pyt 24154 Gang Show 19.12 Online Pyt 24154 Ice Skatng TOTAL SCOUTS ACTIVE SUPPORT Date Cheque No. Bill No. Descripton 24.01 Online Pyt 2414A Refreshments 18.03 Online Pyt 2423 Refreshments 16.12 Online Pyt 24151 Cofees - District Dinner TOTAL |
1.32 34.00 51.54 376.00 341.71 26.50 1.32 1.32 79.80 58.00 62.88 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.48 0.48 0.48 70.00 287.30 |
|---|---|
| 5,208.35 | |
| Amount 14.55 44.21 39.20 |
|
| 97.96 |
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
Dunstable District Trustees Board
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 1 to 3
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The District’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners ; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group/District and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: ......SANDRA MEALING.................................................................................................
Qualification: ....PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - RETIRED......................................................................................... Address: .25 CLAUDIA GARDENS,................................................................................................... .................HOUGHTON REGIS LU5 6GY.................................................................................................
Date: … 28.05.2025………………………………………………………………………
DISCLOSURE
(only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems)