TRUSTEE REPORT: 1"August 2024_ 3111August 2025 GIRLGUIDING LANCASHIRE WEsf- Charlty number 104844 Former narne: The Guide Association Lancashire West 21 South Holme, Lytham St Annes Lancashire FY8 4JR Trustees: Jacqueline Ramsden Susan Sankey Kathryn Falrclough Jacquline Hoyle Julie Birket Kerry Brown until 28 February 2025 Jennifer Bentley until 31 August 2025 Michelle Hopwood until 31 August 2025 Governing document dated: 5 March 2023 Girtguiding operates within the mission of Giriguiding". Through fun. friendship. challenge and adventure we empower girts tofind theirvoice. inspiringthem to discoverthe best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. We workwith girls aged and youngwomen aged 4- 18 years and also support our adult18aders to grow and learn new skills Lancashire West specifically had the following aims for 2024-2025 1. To focus on the 12 + age group which was still struggling post Covid 19, not only in numbers but also in the low confidence levels displayed by the girls 2. To celebrate the Brownie 110 year anniversary 3. To support leaders with essential training (initial and updates} in first aid and safeguarding. plus skiiis training In response to Aim 1 we ran a weeklong camp for Guides and Rangers aged 10-18 which was visited by Brownies aged 7-10 years to aid transitions beiween Sections. Two years earlier we had noticed how girls were hesitant to go away from home without their parents As a result of this County camp we have opened two new Ranger Units for girls aged 14-18. In addition to the camp, ran half day events for members aged 12-18 years. to explore the arts and enjoy outdoor activities. We also supported financiallya young leader. whowas selected to participate in a Girlguiding NW England visitto South Korea. For aim 2 we ran three silent discos for Brownies with birthday cake- enjoyed by Brownies and adults alike and resuLting in requests forfurther similar events
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