CORNWALL GUIDE ASSOCIATION
We are part of Girlguiding UK which is the largest voluntary orgainsation for girls and young women in the UK. We're part of a worldwide organisation with over ten million members in 145 countries. Here in Cornwall we follow the Girlguiding scheme which provides a balanced programme of activities enabling girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with total receipts of £231,790 and total payments of £231,790, resulting in a balanced position. Free/unrestricted monetary assets (bank accounts) stood at £178,331 at year-end, providing liquidity. The trustees confirmed the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alison Rachel Hallett
- CAROLINE MARY ANDREW
- Cheryl Barbara Smith
- Claire Marguerite Waters
- Dawn Rose Tyler
- Emma Louise Sharp
- Frances Jane Wells
- HANNAH TAME
- Jean Gouldsmith
- Lisa Frawley
- Naomi Kirsty Ryder
- Paula Jane Volkner
- Phyllis Mary Eddy
- Tina Buddle
- Valerie Patricia Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £64k | £77k |
| 31/12/2024 | £227k | £234k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £21k |
Common questions
Is CORNWALL GUIDE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with total receipts of £231,790 and total payments of £231,790, resulting in a balanced position. Free/unrestricted monetary assets (bank accounts) stood at £178,331 at year-end, providing liquidity. The trustees confirmed the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 11/03/2025 | £13k | Cornwall Girlguiding active outdoors |
| UK government | 11/03/2025 | £13k | Cornwall Girlguiding active outdoors |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/03/2010 | £9k | "HISTORY OF GIRLGUIDING CORNWALL COUNTY CAMP SITE" |