MIDDLESEX EAST GUIDES
Provision of the girlguiding programme to all girls and women from the age of 4 in various units throughout the London borough of Brent, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. Participation in a wide range of activities encourages them to fulfill their potential to take an active role in society. Providing residential opportunities at our environmental centre in Elstree, Hertsmere.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(24,291) for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £1,322,434. The trustees report notes that membership subscriptions were supplemented by designated reserves to provide financial assistance to members during difficult times. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £31,784, which the trustees consider adequate to take Guiding forward.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants are occasionally received from the Guide Association or the London and South East England Region. Grants may be paid to Divisions, Districts, Units or individual members but these are not material.” — page 22
Trustees
- Margaret Kellychair
- Alexandra Rowlands
- CHRIS ALLOWAY
- Christine Swallow
- DAPHNE SUSAN GUNN
- IRIS ANN PRINCE
- Lynne Bishop
- Mary Josephine Boland
- NICOLA DAVIS
- ROSA FOULSHAM
- Victoria Jayne Stratton-Stubbs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £143k | £167k |
| 31/12/2023 | £175k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £149k | £152k |
| 31/12/2021 | £187k | £180k |
| 31/12/2020 | £151k | £189k |
Common questions
Is MIDDLESEX EAST GUIDES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(24,291) for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £1,322,434. The trustees report notes that membership subscriptions were supplemented by designated reserves to provide financial assistance to members during difficult times. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £31,784, which the trustees consider adequate to take Guiding forward. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/05/2005 | £5k | "This Group Own A Unique Environmental Campsite And They Want To Ensure Its Continued Use And Appreciation By The Whole Community. The Proje" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2005 | £5k | Northern Heights |
Charities like this
- THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION LONDON AND SOUTH EAST ENGLAND REGION
- HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY GUIDES ASSOCIATION
- GUIDE ASSOCIATION BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
- WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- THE NORFOLK COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - MIDLANDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX EAST GUIDES | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION LONDON AND SOUTH EAST ENGLAND REGION | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY GUIDES ASSOCIATION | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUIDE ASSOCIATION BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |