BERKSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Education/training.Girlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.The aim of guiding is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £261,975, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £100,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Berkshire Guiding Association to hold in reserve a maximum of £100,000, this is required to cover up to 3 month's salary payment and if needed redundancy money.” — page 5
Trustees
- Jane Yorkechair
- Elizabeth Slocombe
- Jan Stowell
- Kim Prior
- Mary Ouseley
- Sarah Jane France
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £167k | £155k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £161k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £157k | £184k |
| 31/12/2020 | £111k | £102k |
Common questions
Is BERKSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £261,975, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £100,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CADOGAN CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | 1 | £4k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY GUIDES ASSOCIATION
- SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY OF THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- THE NORFOLK COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- NORTH EAST ENGLAND GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- GUIDE ASSOCIATION BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY GUIDES ASSOCIATION | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY OF THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTH EAST ENGLAND GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £628k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |