Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 Jan 2024 Period start date To 31 Dec 2024 Period end date Charity name: The Guide Association County of Manchester
Charity registration number: 1015304
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Girlguiding Manchester enables girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure girls are empowered to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During the year, the charity provided opportunities to girls and young women from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate in a diverse range of activities to enhance their personal development, extend their social skills and encourage them to reach their potential. Opportunities included: residential events, day events, service days, international and local projects. Training programmes for leaders were conducted to ensure that volunteers remain skilled and comfortable with the policies, regulations and programme of the association. These trainings were conducted in face-to-face settings or online. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In carrying out their duties the trustees have given due regard to the charity commission’s public benefit guidance when making decisions relating to the charity |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
~~Ge~~ SORP reference
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity updated it’s policy on grant making for international projects during the year |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | •Providing exciting and age-appropriate sessions with young members based on the Girlguiding programme •Offering a safe space for members •Giving members the opportunity to work towards badges and awards to increase their skills and challenge themselves •Encouraging members to be a valuable part of their community •Offering high quality and relevant training to all our volunteers •Recognising the valuable contribution of volunteers via the presentation of awards good service and/or long service in Girlguiding •Supporting a growing number of members to enjoy international adventures |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | See pages 9 and 10 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are used to support the aims of the charity |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 62,236 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees posts are openly advertised to all members. Nominations are received locally with the County Commissioner making the final decision. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Guide Association County of Manchester |
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| Other name the charity uses | Girlguiding Manchester |
| Registered charity number | 1015304 |
| Charity’s principal address | Girlguiding Manchester c/o Girlguiding NWE Region Headquarters Guiding Way Preston PR2 5PD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Catherine Bower | County Commissioner |
Region Chief Commissioner Girlguiding North West England |
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| Lynn Hall | Treasurer | Upto 2/7/24 | CountyCommissioner | |
| Helen Humphreys | CountyPresident | Upto 2/7/24 | CountyCommissioner | |
| Enid Bell | Division Commissioner |
County Commissioner | ||
| Louisa Watson | Division Commissioner |
County Commissioner | ||
| Lesley Holroyd | Division Commissioner |
Up to 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Zoe Brindle | Division Commissioner |
Up to 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Alison Valentine- Higgs |
Division Commissioner |
Up to 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Lindsey Bann | Division Commissioner |
County Commissioner | ||
| Marie Chadderton | Division Commissioner |
Up to 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Ruth Saldanha | Division Commissioner |
County Commissioner | ||
| Nicola Patterson | Division Commissioner |
Up to 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Karen Thorne | Division Commissioner |
County Commissioner | ||
| Angela Ogden | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Kate Traynor | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Abi Smitton | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Dawn Bennett- Painter |
Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Tracy Thompson | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Donna Hewlett | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Nicola Horsfield | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Deb Crozier | Division Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Jennifer Patterson | Assistant County Commissioner |
From 2/7/24 | County Commissioner | |
| Melanie Price | Head of Public Relations |
From 17/6/24 | County Commissioner |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Catherine Bower ~~a~~ Position (eg Secretary, County Commissioner Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 22-10-2025 ~~pO~~
Girlguiding Manchester (charity number 1015304)
Receipts and Payments Account
31st December 2024
| 1 January 2024 to Receipts [In] Guiding Development International Subscriptions Grants Misc Badges Giggles at Gullivers Paris trip Totals Payments [Out] Staff Office Expenses Volunteer expenses Guiding Development Outdoor/Residentials International Commissioners Conference Awards Evening Queens Guide Coordinator Growing Guiding/PR Website Financial Assistance Gifts & Awards Venue Hire (not Trainings) Misc Badges Giggles at Gullivers Paris Trip Totals Surplus ordeficitfor the year Balances brought forward Bank - 1 Bank - 2 Cash Balances in hand at year- end Bank - 1 Bank - 2 Cash |
December 2024 This Year £1,936.47 £2,575.00 £17,304.00 £4,557.00 £2,224.16 £1,119.31 £24,872.50 £28,690.00 £83,278.44 £9,498.90 £1,098.56 £366.80 £3,183.22 £1,360.00 £425.00 £2,934.90 £1,342.25 £84.59 £234.66 £300.00 £140.00 £584.67 £30.00 £2,542.81 £2,990.99 £41,255.42 £20,395.00 £88,767.77 -£5,489.33 £44,355.28 £54,872.74 £0.00 £99,228.02 £93,738.69 £0.00 £93,738.69 |
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| £93,738.69 |
Assets and Liabilities: The charity has no assets or liabilities
Prepared by : Lynn Hall Treasurer
Reviewer's Certificate:
The above statements agree with the records and vouchers of Girlguiding Manchester for the financial year ended 31[st] December 2024
A Ditalia
Independent Reviewer Date 9th September 2025
Girl Guiding Manchester Independent Review Financial Year 2024
I have reviewed the above and undertaken a follow up conversation with the Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee. I can confirm there appears to be no cause for concern as to how the county accounts for/spends money.
However, for clarity and robust governance I would consider the following recommendations: -
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More detail when recording income, request remittances where possible or supporting paperwork which identifies who from and what for. i.e. recorded in miscellaneous income is the annual subscription, more information about this income would be beneficial to the reader of the accounts.
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The type of income i.e. grants, fundraising, donations. This then should be recorded in the annual accounts within these categories making this type of income more identifiable.
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All payment requests should be supported by a receipt/invoice authorised in-line with the units approved signatories, with details clearly recorded in the cashbook.
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Grant funding Terms and Conditions need to be clear.
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Prior year comparator to be included in the accounts.
Alex Ditalia ACCA 9[th] September 2025