Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of the Mildenhall Scout Group /Scout Council
I report on the accounts of the Group/District for the year ended 31 March 2025
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Scrutineer
As the Group's/District's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 2011 apply. It is my responsibility without carrying out an audit or independent examination to scrutinise the accounts and to report to you.
Basis of Scrutineer's Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's/District's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts set out on pages C3 to C7
Scrutineer's Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records produced to me and comply with the constitution.
Name: Anastasia Hall
Address: 602 Cinnamon Wharf, 24 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YJ.
Date: 18/12/2025
MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES:
Ex-Officio – Appointment
Name
Group Scout Leader Leigh Foster-Green Deputy Group Scout Leader Alfie Foster-Green Squirrel Scout Leader Jason Peters Beaver Scout Leader Vacant Cub Scout Leader Kevin Drane Scout Leader Nick Foster Explorer Scout Leader Karen Pettitt
TRUSTEES: Elected Name Treasurer Andrew Doogan Secretary Jenni Liles Committee Phil Prior Committee Erin Tackett
TRUSTEES: Nominated Name Chair Daniel Griffiths
TRUSTEES: Locally appointed with responsibility for lease with Parish Council
Carol Prophet Gerald Taylor – Balls David Bowman
BANKERS:
Lloyds Bank Plc Sidney Street Cambridge
GROUP REGISTRATION NUMBER: CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: CONTACT NAME AND ADDRESS:
8983 1085006 Leigh Foster-Green 24 North Terrace Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds IP28 7AB
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MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Total receipts for the year (see page C4) Total payments for the year (see page C5) Net receipts (payments) for the year Cash, bank and similar funds b/fwd Cash, bank and similar funds c/fwd Investments (FHDC) TOTAL |
2024/25 This Year 2023/24 Previous Year £ £ 53,488 26,139 (53,487) (34,135) |
|---|---|
| 1 (7,996) 9,618 19,614 9,619 9,618 2,000 2,000 |
|
| 11,619 11,618 |
The above account and accompanying statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees on 30 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Leigh Foster-Green
Leigh Foster-Green Group Scout Leader
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MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
|---|---|---|
| This Year | Previous Year | |
| £ | £ | |
| Membership Subscriptions | 10,508 | 10,404 |
| Less Paid to District | (5,707) | (5,049) |
| Net | 4,801 | 5,335 |
| Investment Income | ||
| Bank Interest | 157 | 119 |
| Donations/Grants | ||
| Use of Premises | 6,288 | 8,744 |
| Other Gifts/Donations | 28,422 | 3,337 |
| 34,710 | 12,081 | |
| Activities | ||
| Group Activities | 197 | 753 |
| Other activities–camps etc | 11,211 | 7,777 |
| 11,408 | 8,530 | |
| Fund Raising | ||
| Easy Fundraising | 2,412 | 54 |
| 2,412 | 54 | |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR | 53,488 | 26,139 |
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MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
|---|---|---|
| This Year | Previous Year | |
| £ | £ | |
| Activities | ||
| Squirrels | 321 | 0 |
| Beavers | 1,003 | 204 |
| Cubs | 2,953 | 667 |
| Scouts | 168 | 964 |
| Trips/Camp | 5,880 | 3,959 |
| 10,325 | 5,974 | |
| Administration Expenses | 1,391 | 1,216 |
| Training/Leader Expenses | 0 | 200 |
| Badges/Uniform | 1,257 | 260 |
| Premises | ||
| Cleaning | 1,125 | 1,050 |
| Ground Rent/Rates | 5 | 5 |
| Light & Heat | 2,166 | 3,047 |
| Water | 330 | 510 |
| Insurance | 1,782 | 2,116 |
| Repairs & Renewal | 35,008 | 19,677 |
| Fire Hydrant Safety Checks | 98 | 260 |
| 40,514 | 26,665 | |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR | 53,487 | 34,135 |
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MILDENHALL SCOUT GROUP STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
|---|---|---|
| This Year | Previous Year | |
| £ | £ | |
| MONETARY ASSETS | ||
| Bank Current Account | 2,316 | 1,843 |
| Bank Deposit Account | 7,042 | 7,575 |
| Bank Building Works Account | 66 | 0 |
| Leader Debit Cards | 195 | 200 |
| 9,619 | 9,618 | |
| INVESTMENT ASSETS | ||
| FHDC Loan Stock | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| NON-MONETARY ASSETS | ||
| Badge Stock | 500 | 500 |
| T-shirt Stock | 0 | 0 |
| Scarf Stock | 100 | 100 |
| Buildings–Scout HQ | 443,306 | 443,306 |
| Contents & Equipment | 52,075 | 52,075 |
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