WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Girlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,226 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £518,519. Unrestricted funds stood at £412,393, which the trustees consider adequate to meet day-to-day needs and safeguard against unexpected deficits. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting an amount equal to its annual expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum Free Reserves figure required is an amount equal to the organisation's annual expenditure” — page 3
Trustees
- Janet Longchair
- Ann Williams
- Cathy Ready
- Charlotte Howell
- Hannah Young
- Joanna Elizabeth Kirkham
- Karen Boyden
- Louisa Hills
- Lydia Roberts
- MARY ELIZABETH FLYNN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £198k | £179k |
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £219k |
| 31/12/2023 | £168k | £137k |
| 31/12/2022 | £120k | £95k |
| 31/12/2021 | £75k | £88k |
Common questions
Is WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,226 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £518,519. Unrestricted funds stood at £412,393, which the trustees consider adequate to meet day-to-day needs and safeguard against unexpected deficits. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting an amount equal to its annual expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY GUIDES ASSOCIATION | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICKSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GUIDE ASSOCIATION BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILTSHIRE SOUTH COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |