Girl uidin
Derb hire Chesterfield & North East Area
Trustees, Annual Re
rt and Fingneial Statements
for the vear ended 31 December 2024

Charity registratioll Dumber: 1158911
Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield alld North East Area
Trostee5' Report gnd Fwanciai St*tements
for the year ended 31 Deeernber 2024

Cootents
Page
Trustees. Annual Report
Indew.ndent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Pa)'ments Account
Siatement of A55els and Liabiliti¢S
No￿$ to the financial $￿tements
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Girlguiding Derbi'shire Chesterfield and North E¥st Area
Tr￿stee$, Annual Report
for the lear ended 31 December 2024
The ttustees prcsent their repon together with the financial stsiements of the charity and the independent
examinerfs rcport for the year ended 31 December 2024.
REFERENCE & ADMINISTUTIVE INFORMATION
Charity Name
Girlguiding J¢rby5hire Chesterfield and North East Area
Charity Number
1158911
Cbarity Offi
Guide Hail Headquaners
Cross StrccL Cbesietheld
S40 4SR
T￿￿teeS
Carole Angela Nightingale Area Comn)issioner
Gillian Ball
Claire McKinley
Mary Kellary
(from 01.01.24)
Sarah Fry
(from 01.01.24)
Hilary Ellis
(from 01.01 ?4}
Louise Hayden
(from I l.(H.24)
Julie Lodge
(from 17.05.24)
Amy Millward
{from 17.05.24)
Ellen Roper
(from (M.09.24)
Atnanda Wing
(until 31.03 ?4)
Patience Orwin-warford (uniil 31.03.24)
Rebecca R2ndles
(until 07.06.24)
Rel￿a Jagus
(Until 05.09.24)
HQ Treasurer
Area Treasurer
Pat Presland
Emma Green
(frorn 01.01.24)
Ba]]kers
National Wesm)iD5ter Bank PIC
5 Market Pla
Chesterfield S40 ITJ
Uoyds Bank plc
30 Rosc Hill
Chesterfield S40 IIR
Independent Examifjer
Peter Wintrr MA FCCA FCIE
Chartered Certified A¢countant
20 Hallam Grdngc Road
Sheffield SIO 4BJ
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Girlguiding Derblsbire Cbesterfield and North F2st Area
Tn￿tee$, Ajmual Report
for the ￿'ear ended 31 December 2024
. continued
STRLCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMEwr
GoTren)ing Document
The cbariiy was registered with the Chariry Commission on 20 October 2014. The charity is a branch of the
Guide Ass(Kiation lehariry numkr 306016) and is governcd by the Rules of the Guide Ass￿lation. The
Guide Ass(tiation is a national chariry incorporntrd by Royal Charter oran'£d on 14 Decembei 1922.
Charitable operations
Girlouiding - Derbyshire Chesterfield Area was registered to combine the operauons of two organisations:
- Girlguiding- Derbyshire ches￿[FIeld Area
- Guide Association - Che8terfi¢ld HeadqUa￿erS (Charity Numbei: l(XH942).
Guide Association- Chestcrfield Headqllartets was remoi'ed from the chariiy tcgister on 9 July 2015.
luuidino _ Derbyshire Chesterfield Arca look o¥'er all aciivities of these org¥nisations on l January 2015
all assets were transfe￿ed on that date. The chariry had no activities prior w l January 2015.
?0?4, the Cbariiy changed its name to Girlguiding- Detbyshire ches￿Tfield and North Fast Area.
TE7LStee Recruitment and Appointment
Eru%tees named on paLTe I haye served during the peri(MJ l January 2024 to the date of approval of this
rep)rL unless otheTh¥ise stated. ￿eW tsl]Stecs are apKN)intcd ￿ the Atmual Gcneral Meeting in accordance ￿'1th
¢onsutution of the charity.
TrrysÈee Induction and Training
' th]siees underoo orientation to brief them on thcir legal obliuations under charity law. New trusiees are
fith. briefed as to their responsibilities for the decision making process. the aims and objectives aDd recent
cial perforfflance of the charity.
(k￿L￿tional Strllcthre
The Chariu. has a board of trustees who meet regularly and are resp)n5ible for the strategi¢ directton and
of tli¢ Charity. The trUSt¢es are also respoDsible for the management and operational acuvities of the
Risk rnanagement
Tbe mL%iees haye assessed the major risks to wbich the cbarity is exposed, in particular those related 10 the
(wations and finance of thc charily. and are sausfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major
rth. ￿fftere appropriate. additional s)'Stems or pr(Kedures hai'e been esiablished to miiioate the risks faced
b)" the charit),. Risks are minimised by the implemeJJtation of pr£￿edureS for authorisation of all trdnsacuons
•J Eo ensure consisient delivery for all opcTational aspects of the choriry. These pr(Kedures are periodically
ie*ed 10 ensure that they still meet the needs of the clwiry.
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Tr05tees'.4nllual Report
Tear ended 31 December 2024
.4ims aDd ObjeetiFes
Guith"nL? in the Lniied Kino<k)m has tbe following specific principles:
- CoJnmitmeni to the ideals emlx)died in a Promise and Law"
- N.lember5hip that is open to all uirls ?.nd women irrespectiie of faith. rdee. culture. aationaliry or any
other circumstances, Pli iiryded they are able to undersland and willing ￿ make the Promise,.
- Membership M,hich is voluntary"
- A panicular method of worktng.
- Independence from any w)litica] organi5ation;
- MembeThhip which is self-oovernino with freedom to fonnulate its policy and put it inkn practice.
The charity aims to educate g]rls and young w0n￿ll and to help them develop emotionally. mentally,
physically and spititually so they can make a p05iuve CODUibution to their comtDunity and the wider world.
Actirities
The Charity has a prograttllne of aciivtties offered io all its voluntsry M¢M￿TS Inco￿o￿tIng the five key
feaiures that provide the basis of cffeciive guiding, thosc being-
l - Working together in small groups
2 - Decision making as indiirydua].s and groups
3 - A girl led balanced and varied programme
4 - Care for the individual member and their fulfilment
5 - A shared cornmitment to a common standard
Statement of Public Benefit
The charity is a branch of Girlguiding. whtch with its brdnches forn)s the United Kingdom's largest voluntary
organisation for girls and young w0￿¢n. A report OTI Girlguiding's public beneftt activilies duTing 2024 can
be found in its latest Annual Repon (published on its i¥ebsite at wMw.gtrlguidiDg.org.uk).
The Trustees confirn] that they have referTed to the guidance contairt￿ in the Charity CommT5sion's general
guidance on public benefit when reyiewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
In particul￿ the trustee8 consider how planned activities wil] contribute to the aim5 and objectives thcy have
set. The tnjstees confum that they have complied with their duties under section 17 of th¢ Chariues Act 2011.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORNIA_NCE
The Charity continues to raise sufficient fuods to meer all its liabilities as they fall due despite the economic
climate. Significant expenditure during Ihe year under review, included £3,185 for rede¢orating the Guide
Headquarters hall and sta￿e o￿a and tie￿ firedwrs were installed at a cost of £3.00
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The ch￿Ily'S income and expendiiure during the year is sct out in the Receipts 2nd Payments Account on
page 6. The chariiy incurred a deficit of £3,30812023.. Deftcit £6,010) for the year under rei'iew.
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Girlguiding Derbisbire Chesterfield and North East Area
Independent Examiner's report to the tn￿ of Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North East
Respective responsibilities of and eXaMi￿r
report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the abovc charity {'the Trust") for the
year ended 31 De¢¢mb¢r 2024. which are set out on page5 6 to I l.
Responsibilitie5 and basis of report:
As the charity'5 truslees, you are rcsw)nsible for the PrePar￿10n of the accounts in accordance wlth the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act-).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Trust are n(x required to be audited under Section 144 of Part
8 ofthc 2011 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the
Trust's accounts caryicd out under section 145 of the 2011 Aci and in carrying out my examination. I have
folli)wed 211 the applicable Direction5 given by the Chariry Coynmi8sion under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I havc completed my examination. I confirn) that no maierial mattct5 hai'e come to my attention in connection
with the ex8Jnination which gives me cause to belicvc thal in. any material respeci:
- the accounting records were n¢X kept in accordance with secrion 130 of the Charities Act; or
th¢ a¢¢ounts did not accord with the accounting records: or
- the accounts did llot comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of aceount8
et out in the Charitie5 (Accounts and Repons} Regulations 2(M)8 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a 'true and fair, vicw wbAch is not a matter considered a5 pan of an indepcndent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mattcTS in connectiou with the examination ￿ which
attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enablc a proper understanding of thc accounts to be
reached.
Peter Winter MA FCCA FCIE
Cbartered Certified Accountant
20 Hallam Grange Road
FulivoiKI
.%heffield
S104BJ
Date: Febnjary 2025
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LBreStri￿ Restricted 2024 2023
Funds
Total
Total
Ltllin￿ aDd ball tjue
Cengjs
11.725
97
10,098
2.898
636
13.480
39
10.098
2.898
636
Old NE .4rea Account- Transfer
The Ikep and badoes
Raise )'our a¢Fe badoes
Guide 2nd ranrler afternoon
Bank intcrest
Incotne bonds
Diiidends
3,718
408
734
594
.080
377
58
1,080
377
58
57
Total Receipts
27.133
27.133
19.332
PaTrrynents
Reni, rates and waste di5p¢)sal
Insurdnce
LiLtht and heat
Cleanine services
Rep&rs and renew'als
Leaders, and i'oluntters. expenses
Printing, poqtaoe and staiionery
L£adership packs and training
Independent examiner
Telephone
Atea day and censlls fees
Event5
Joint area aftern(M)n tea5
Badge512023 The Deep and badges)
Ex¢ess back to districts
YL Qualifi¢ationslawardslprcsentttions
Guide shops
Charitable donations
Bank Ch￿g¢S
International grants
1.831
2.145
2,447
5.144
10.362
1.831
2.145
2.447
5.144
10.362
1.430
2,028
2,518
5.384
7.870
203
102
48
475
65
234
182
618
3,611
54
14
475
65
474
295
54
14
475
65
474
295
817
6.018
68
188
38
817
6,018
68
188
38
82
93
399
Total Payments
30,441
30.441
25.342
Surplusl(Deficit) for the year
Cash funds at l January 2024
{3.308)
87.0
(3.308} {6,010)
94,608 11)0,618
7,608
Cash futtds at 31 December 2024
83ffj92
7,608
91,31)0 94,608
The notes pages 8 to 11 form integral part of thest fmancial statements.
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2024
2023
Cash funds
Curreni accounis
Re%eTh'e a¢¢ount
Cash in hand
14.447
76.853
41.835
49.773
91,31K)
94,608
Investments
11.230
11,230
Assets retgined for the Charity's own Iise
Property
4(X),000
502.530
505,838
Liabilities
Accruals - Independent Examiner's fee
(475)
{475)
502,055
505,363
Thc8e accounts wer¢ approved by the tmstees on February 2025 and signed on their behalf by..
Carole Angela Nightingale - Area Commiwoner
Pat Pr£sland - HQ Tre*surer
The note5 on pages 8 10 11 forni an integral part of these fiDancial statemeut&
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lTr£kr ¥ecew 3W Iwi pretAred on the basis of historical cost in
a) The Clwtties Act Wl I:
b)
Ac£ountsno stan(lards venerails" do noi apply to ReceipL8 and Payments accounts. The account5
folloTh, the recomnEnded 4Fuidance issued by the Charity Commission in its booklet CCI6..
Receipts and Pajments accounts.
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the peri(Kl under review.
The accounts include the results of all thc etr￿[1[able operdtions. which are continuing and described in
the Trustees, Repon.
2.1. Fom of Financial Statements
Ba12nccs are split between unrestricied. desIgn￿ed and resrricted funds held by the ciwity.
a) Unrestricted 'general' funds
These are funds of the charity thai aTe subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are
availablc for application of general purposes of the ch&iry. Donations recei￿ed by the charity are
treated as unresui¢ied unless spe£ifically e&rmarked foi a particular restricted fund.
b) Designated funds
These are unresttirted funds which are designa*d for a particular purpose by the trustees.
} Re5tricied fijnds
These ore funds 5ubjeci to specific conditions imposed by the donor or by the specifjc tenns of a
trusi deed or other measure.
2.1 Income
a) Income is recognised and included in the financial sthiem¢nts when received.
b) WheTe tncomc has related expenditure the incoming resou￿ and related cxpenditure are
reported gross.
c) Donated services and &£sets ate not included in the Receipts and Payments Aecount. Gifted
agseis are. however included in 'th¢ Siaiement of Assets and l.iabilities.
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b) cost5 LYYSLS of preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the
the co%i of ani. le(yal adi'ice to trnstees on tsovernance and
2.4. Taxation
The chasit%' is not liable EO income or capital gains txx on its charitable activities. Value added is
not recoi"erable bs. the charin" and as such is included in the expense to which it relates.
Researcb and dei-elopment
Research expenditure is ￿Titten off to the profit and loss account in the year in which it is incutred.
2.6. InTrestments
Current asset investments are stated ai hiswrical cosL or, where donated, their value at the date the gift
was made io the charity.
TnLStees' remyneration and related party traD￿CtiOnS
a) No remunerauon was paid to any trus￿ for acting as a trnstee or for any other purpose.
b) Postages and other minor administsative expenses We￿ Keimbursed to tsusiees. Such minor
expenses are not required io be diKloscd in the accounts.
c) No trustee or other person connected io the charity had any personal In￿reSt in any contract or
transaction entcted into by the clwity during the year.
Repairs Renewals
Unrostricted Restricted
Fwids
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Fire extinguisher maintenance
Firedoors
Decoration of HQ hall dnd stage a￿a
Healing System repair5
Folding tables and stacking chair5
Roof repair5
Blueflame heatplan
Fitting electro deieclor5- Fire System
Building matnienance and plumbing
240
3.1x12
3.185
1.6g)
1.128
240
3,002
3,185
1,690
1,128
226
2,016
432
432
5,100
528
685
685
10.362
10.364
7.870
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The cbatiTh' Nzs a¥1 re￿*[￿j ￿ ?0 Ortober ?th14 ￿7th assets of £Nil.
On l Januar5. ?Oli. the f¢)[ll￿r orwisationk Guide Ass￿latiOn- Chesierfield Headquarters {ChaTity
-) and Gsrl<widin¢y_ De￿)sh￿re Chesterfield Are& cea5cd operating and all as5cts and
i 0.10(1$941
funds were trJnslerred on that date.
Current a&set investments
The inY¢stment% relating to the Enld klowson Memorial TTUSt are held in trust by The Guide
AssiKiation Trust Corpornrion. In accordan¢¢ with the requirements of the Enid Howson Memorial
Trust Declaration of Trust dated I l J¢2nuary 1955 as amended on ?8 June 1990. the income from these
investments is Used for the upkeep. ffpair and maintenance of the building known as the Guide Hall.
the Chestcrfield Guide Headquarters.
The investmenis held in the NS & I accounts relatr to amounts gifted to thc fornier charity, Guide
Associatson- Chesterfield Headquarter5.
Investments are included in the Statemeni of Asses aDd Liabilities it their value on the date they were
gifted to the charity.
COIF.. Enid Howson Memorial Trust (Chariiy No. 1015253)
NS & I- Income Bond: BF63071XI
NS & [- Income Bond.. AT3011(X)
1,230
6.000
4.000
11,230
The market value of COIF Chatities Invesmieut Fund- Income Units 15 .
Ai 31 December 2024 £2.1391105.45 income units @ 2029.33.33p)
At 31 December 2023 £2.092 (105.45 Incotne units @ 1984.5p}
Propertv
This property relate5 10 gifted pTemi5es knoThT as the CheSte￿eld Guide Hall Headquarters situated at
Cross Street, Chesterfield. Derbyshire S40 4SR. li is held in trust by The Guide Ass[￿lation Trusi
Corporaiion on behalf of the clwity. The trustees of GirlguÉdints _ Derb}shire Cheqterfield Area
confim ihat they have fonnal respon.")ibility for the mainienance and repair of this property and have
jurisdiction oi'er its use. In a¢cordaDce with the ChaTiry Commission's completion noies for Receipts
and Payments Accounts. this property is included in the Ststement of Assets amd Liabilities at its
Current insurance value.
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Restricted FDD
Balance
Bfm'd
2024
ExpeDditure Total
Fund for enhancement of Girlgllthg
for •irls and leade￿.
Income
Balance at l January. ?0?4
Incomejexpenditure
7608
7,608
Balance at 31 December 2024
7.fA)8
7,608
The restrKcied fund at the beginnino of thc year relates to a donation received of £IO.000 less
expenditure relating both 10 Celebrdle 2020 lat the Bimiingham NEC) and thc 2021 and 2022 Area
Days.
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Ik PAEts do forni part of the s12tutor) accounts.

SaDagemeot
Committee
ACtI￿tieS
To
Receipts
Lettin(ys and ball hire
Censu4
Dc>naiions
Old i¥rea Account - Trdnsfer
The Deep and Bad.tre5
Guide and ranger afternoons
Bank Interest
Income bond5
Dividends
11,725
97
10.098
2.898
636
11.725
97
10.038
2.898
636
164
1.080
377
58
1.080
377
58
13,3
13.833
27,133
Totsl receipts
Payments
Rent. rates and waste dAsposal
Insurance
Lighi and he
Cleaning service5
R¢pairs and renewals
Printing. [M)S￿ge and stationery
Leadership packs
Independent examiner
Telephone
Area Day and census fees
Events
loint Area Afternoon Teas
Badges (2023 The Deep and bad.¢we5)
F.xcess back to districts
YL Qualificationslawths and presentations
Guide shops
ChJn"ty donations
Bank charoes
1.831
2,145
2.447
5,144
10,362
54
14
475
6)
474
295
1.692
2.145
2.447
5.144
10.338
139
24
14
14
475
65
98
376
295
817
6,018
53
188
38
817
6,018
68
188
38
15
22.479
7.962
30,441
Tot81 payments
Eycess of receipts l (payments) for the year
Transfers
Cash funds at l JaDuary 2024
Cash funds at 31 December 2024
(9,179)
18,832
78,783
5,871
(18,832)
15,82>
(3?08)
94,608
91 JOO
88,436
2,864
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