THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - SHEFFIELD COUNTY

Registered charity 524795 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as COUNTY OF SHEFFIELD GIRL GUIDES, COUNTY OF SHEFFIELD GUIDES, GIRLGUIDING SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD LOCAL ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES

The principal activities of the charity include but are not limited to:- holding regular meetings for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members.- organising activity days and training events for girls and leaders; and- organising indoor and outdoor residential events both within the UK and abroad.

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Latest income
£54k
Latest spending
£55k
Registered
1966
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net decrease in funds of £1,470, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £74,869. The trustees have identified a need for significant financial commitment to meet the needs of the organisation's building, which is not used to its full potential. Despite these challenges, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Census / Subscriptions (55% of income)
Our main source of income comes from the county levy on annual subscriptions however significant efforts have been made successfully to increase other income such as county merchandise, room hire, and first aid course charges. — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £75k; policy: approx £130,000)
The current trustees would like to see this figure increase over the next 4 years to approx £130,000. — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The spouse of a trustee, Jemma Taylor, is an employee of the charity. He was paid £9,779 in salary during the year. The trustee takes no part in any decisions relating to remuneration or performance monitoring.
The spouse of a trustee, Jemma Taylor, is an employee of the charity. He was paid £9,779 in salary during the year. The trustee takes no part in any decisions relating to remuneration or performance monitoring. — page 11
OAC Grounds Rent receivable 14,000
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent receivable from OAC Grounds (where a trustee is also a trustee of the entity).
The spouse of a trustee, Jemma Taylor, is an employee of the charity. He was paid £9,779 in salary during the year. The trustee takes no part in any decisions relating to remuneration or performance monitoring. — page 11
OAC Grounds Rent receivable 14,000
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£54k£55k
31/12/2023£39k£50k
31/12/2022£34k£54k
31/12/2021£29k£41k
31/12/2020£29k£50k

Common questions

Is THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - SHEFFIELD COUNTY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net decrease in funds of £1,470, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £74,869. The trustees have identified a need for significant financial commitment to meet the needs of the organisation's building, which is not used to its full potential. Despite these challenges, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund18/05/2005£3kCamping Equipment