LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH GUIDES

Registered charity 522396 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GIRLGUIDING LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH, SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE GIRL GUIDES, THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION-LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH COUNTY

Volunteers in Girlguiding Lincolnshire South work with young people from the age of 4. Together they work through times of adventure, fun activities and well being to develop into independent, caring, team working individuals ready to face what the world holds for them.

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Latest income
£80k
Latest spending
£84k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £138,194, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of holding between two and four months of expected budget. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £4,182 for the year, driven by a deficit in designated unrestricted funds, while maintaining a strong balance sheet with tangible fixed assets valued at £530,770.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
The principal funding sources for the charity are currently by way of the income from subscriptions from Girlguiding at county level and events at county level. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between 2 and 4 months of the general expected budget (held: £138k)
The level is estimated at between 2 and 4 months of the general expected budget. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity holds a 25% shareholding in Poacher Trading Ltd, valued at £73,342.52.
Girlguiding Lincolnshire South have a 25% shareholding in Poacher Trading Ltd. The value of the shareholding is £73,342.52. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Poacher Trading Limited
Girlguiding Lincolnshire South have a 25% shareholding in Poacher Trading Ltd. The value of the shareholding is £73,342.52. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Lincolnshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£80k£84k
31/07/2024£144k£183k
31/07/2023£56k£79k
31/07/2022£47k£74k
31/07/2021£58k£61k

Common questions

Is LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH GUIDES financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £138,194, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of holding between two and four months of expected budget. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £4,182 for the year, driven by a deficit in designated unrestricted funds, while maintaining a strong balance sheet with tangible fixed assets valued at £530,770. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.