THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION COUNTY OF MANCHESTER
Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. Girlguiding Manchester has Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger members aged 4 to 18. We fire their imaginations through challenges and adventures for all personalities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a deficit of £5,489.33, reducing its year-end bank balances to £93,738.69 from a brought-forward balance of £99,228.02. The independent examiner confirmed there was no cause for concern regarding how the charity accounts for or spends money, though they recommended improvements to financial recording and governance practices.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are used to support the aims of the charity”
Trustees
- Catherine Bowerchair
- Abi Smitton
- Angela Ogden
- Claire Shaw
- Dawn Bennett-Painter
- Deb Crozier
- Diane Austin-Hughes
- Donna Hewlett
- Elizabeth Stanford
- Helen Salvini
- Jennifer Patterson
- Kate Traynor
- Lindsay Bann
- Louisa Watson
- Melanie Price
- Nicola Horsfield
- Rebecca Patten
- Tracy Thomson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £83k | £89k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £27k |
| 31/12/2020 | £50k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION COUNTY OF MANCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a deficit of £5,489.33, reducing its year-end bank balances to £93,738.69 from a brought-forward balance of £99,228.02. The independent examiner confirmed there was no cause for concern regarding how the charity accounts for or spends money, though they recommended improvements to financial recording and governance practices. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.