BURY ST EDMUNDS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
The provision of Scouting activities for its young members aged 6-25 years old in accordance with the programme of the Scouting Association together with Scouting in the Bury St. Edmunds district.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the District is financially strong, although the treasurer noted that the balance at 31/03/2023 was higher than intended due to early subs payments. The filing highlights a risk regarding cash flow, as some groups are not paying invoices for district activities on time, requiring the District to pay in advance.
What the accounts disclose
“Mindful of one of those in particular, the District Trustee Board has identified a number of governance areas which are in need of attention. It is picking those off progressively and has set about putting in place measures to meet the desired outcomes.” — page 2
Trustees
- Keith Raymond Barberchair
- Alan Edward Chilestone
- Amanda Karen Wade
- Carole Ann Seeley
- Harriet Grace Samuel
- Leigh Richard Paul Foster-Green
- Stephen Ivor Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £61k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £10k | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £10k | £9k |
Common questions
Is BURY ST EDMUNDS DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the District is financially strong, although the treasurer noted that the balance at 31/03/2023 was higher than intended due to early subs payments. The filing highlights a risk regarding cash flow, as some groups are not paying invoices for district activities on time, requiring the District to pay in advance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.