LEEDS COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Girlguiding Leeds is a voluntary organisation providing activities to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their Community and wider world.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,201 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £79,647. The trustees confirm that reserves are currently at an acceptable level to meet the organization's contingency and operational needs. Membership subscriptions remain the primary source of income, supported by investment interest and guiding activity receipts.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income is from membership subscriptions.” — page 12
“The trustees have set a level equivalent to 3 months of operating costs for the organisation as a desired level of reserve.” — page 13
Trustees
- Dr ANNE ESSLEMONT
- Isla Gerrard
- Jan Ali
- Lisa Dainty-Wall
- Rebecca Jayne Dilks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £106k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £88k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £54k | £69k |
| 31/12/2020 | £59k | £81k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,201 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £79,647. The trustees confirm that reserves are currently at an acceptable level to meet the organization's contingency and operational needs. Membership subscriptions remain the primary source of income, supported by investment interest and guiding activity receipts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEEDS COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEEDS COUNTY GUIDE ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2025 | £2k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2024 | £1k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2008 | £2k | XiIR8 County Guide Camp |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2006 | £6k | 3rd Garforth Guides Forward Plan |