THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - SHROPSHIRE COUNTY
Girlguiding Shropshire is within Girlguiding Midlands Region and part of the national Girlguiding organisation. Girlguiding Shropshire enables girls and young women to develop their potential so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world, through a self planned programme of activities and challenges, guided by trained adult volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £139,183, which is in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £52,000. The charity reported a deficit of £9,808 for the year, primarily driven by restricted fund usage, while total bank balances remained healthy at £162,904.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to maintain a policy of 3 years worth of rent and service charge payments for the county office which equates to approximately £52,000” — page 6
Trustees
- Claire Turner
- Drew Marrs
- ELIZABETH BEDDOES
- Jayne Malcolm
- Lisa Mitchell
- Pamela Carol Nockles
- Sarah Brammer
- Sarah Smith-Roe
- Victoria Smith-Roe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £86k | £96k |
| 31/07/2024 | £179k | £226k |
| 31/07/2023 | £133k | £91k |
| 31/07/2022 | £97k | £98k |
| 31/07/2021 | £47k | £63k |
Common questions
Is THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - SHROPSHIRE COUNTY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £139,183, which is in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £52,000. The charity reported a deficit of £9,808 for the year, primarily driven by restricted fund usage, while total bank balances remained healthy at £162,904. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/05/2024 | £25k | Millionaire Street 2024 04w2 |