Girl uidin
Derb shire Chesterfield and North East Area
Trnstees, Annual Re
ort aDd Financial Statements
for the
"ear ended 31 December 2025

Charity registration Dumber: 1158911
Gfirlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfidd and North East Area
Tr￿S(ees. Report 2nd Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025

Contents
Page
Trnstees, Annual Report
Independeni Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments A￿OUnt
Siatemelli of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the financial sthtements
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and Nortb E&st Area
T￿￿ees, At￿lla1 Report
for the vear eDded 31 December 2025
The rrustees present their repon together wtth the financial statetnents of the charity and the independent
examiner's report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE I￿,FoRmATIoN
Charity Narne
Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North Easi Area
Charity Nurnber
1158911
Charity Office
Guide Hall Headquarters
Cross StreeL Chesterfield
S40 4SR
Trn5tees
Carole Angela Nighiingale Area Commissioner
Gillian Ball
Claire McKinley
Mary Kellary
Sarah Fry
Hilary Ellis
Melissa Grafton
Louise Hayden
Julie Lodge
Amy Millward
Ellen Roper
Rebecca Richards
(from 13 July 2025)
(from 13 July 2025)
HQ Tr￿llrer
.4rea Treasurer
Pat Presland
Emma Green
BaDkers
N￿lonal Westminstrr Bank PIC
5 Matket Place
Chesterfield S40 ITJ
Lloyds Bank plc
30 Rose Hill
Cbesterfield S40 ILR
tDdepÈndent Exan)iner
Peter Winler MA FCCA FCIE
Chartered Certified Accountant
20 Hallam GrJmge Road
Sheffield S10 4BJ
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North East Area
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Cootinued
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENr
Governing Document
The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 20 October 2014. The charity is a branch of the
Guide Association (charity number 306016) and is governed by the Rules of the Guide Association. The
Guide Ass￿1￿￿0￿ is a national chaTiiy Inco￿K)rated by Royal Charter grdnted on 14 De£ember 1922.
Charitable operations
Girlguiding - Derbyshire Chesierfield Area was registered (o combine the operations of two organisations..
{1) Girlguiding - Derbyshire Chesterfield Area
(ill Guide Association - Chesterfield Headquarters (Chariry No. l(N942).
Girlguiding - Derbyshire Chesterficld look over aIl activities of these organisations on l January 2015
and all assets were msferred on that datr. The cEwity had no activities prior to l January 2015.
Guide Association- Chesterfield Headquarters was removed from the chariry register on 9 July 2015
During 2024, the Charity changed its name to Girlguiding- Derbyshire Chesierfield and North East Area.
Trustee Recruitment 2nd AppointmeDt
The trus(ees named on pa<Fe I hai'e served during the period l January 2025 10 the date of approval of thi5
report, unless Othern￿lSe stated. New trustees are apw)inied ￿ the Annual General Meeting in accordance with
the constitution of the charity.
Trustee Indurtion and Training
New truqtees undergo orientaiion io brief them on their legal obligations under charity law. New trustees a
fully briefed as to their responsibilities for the decision making prrtess. the aims and objectives aDd recent
financial perfonnance of the charity.
Organisational Structure
The Charity has a trK)ard of trustees who rneet regularly and responsible for the strdtegic direction gnd
policy of the Charity. The trustees are also responsible for the managemeni and operational activities of the
harily.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the chariiy is exposed in panicular those related to the
operations and finance of the charity, and aTe satisfied thai systems are in place 10 tnilluaie exposure to major
risks. Where appropriate, additional systeTns or prwedures hai'e been esthblished 10 miu<Taie the risks faced
by the Ch￿Ity. Risks a￿ minimised by the implementallon of procedures for autb0ri5ation of aIl transactions
and to ensure consistent delivery for aIl operational aspects of the charity. These prwedures are periodically
reNryewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the ctwity.
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North East Area
Tntstees. AnnuaI Report
for the year ended 31 December 2025
. continued
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIvrrILs
Aims and Objectives
Guiding in the United Kingdom has the following specific principle5.'
- Commilment to the ideals emb(xlied in a Promise and Iaw;
- Membership that is open lo aIl girls and women irrespectiN'e of faith, race. culture, nauonality or any
other circumstances, provided they are able io undeT5tand amd willing to make the Promise;
- Membership which is voluntary:
- A particular method of w'orking"
- Independence from any political organiwion;
- Membership which is self-governing. with freedom to forniulaie its policy and pul it into practice.
The charity aims to educate girls and young women and to help them develop emotionally, men(ally,
physically and spiritually so the) can make a positive coDtribution to their community and the wider world.
Activities
The charity has a progralljme of activiiies offered to all Tts voluntary members incoq)orating the five key
features thai provide the basis of effective guiding, those being:
Working logether in SEnall groups
(li) Decision making as individuals and groups
{iii) A giTI led balanced and varied programme
(iv) Care for the individual member artd their fulfilment
{v) A shared comD]ltll￿nt to a common standard
Statement of Public Benefit
The charity is a branch of Girluuiding. which with its branches fortns the Uniied Kingdom's I￿geSt voluntary
organisation for girls and youn¢F women. A report on Girlguidinu s public benefIt activities during 2025 can
be found in its latest Annual Report (published on its website at WWW.Irirlguiding.org.uk).
The Tru5tee5 confIrm that the). have teferred to the guidance Coll￿1ned in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aiIn5 and objectives and in planning future activities.
In parttcular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribuie io the aims and objecuves they have
set. The (rnstees confinn that they have complied with their duties under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORNL IANCE
The chariiy continues 10 raise sufficient filnds to meet all its liabilities as the). fall due despite the econoTnic
climate. The charity had a cash balance on current 2nd deposii account of £98.726 ai 31 December 2025.
This level of short tetm liquidity is considered sufficient to meet any necessary unexpected major building
repairs to its propertv.
FINANCIAL RF.VIEW
The C.harily's income and expenditure durino the vear is set out in the Receipts and Pairynents Account on
page 6. The chatity incurred a surplus of £18.08712024.. Deficii £3.3081 for the year under review.
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APPROVAL

Git*uiding Derb)shire Che5terfJeld and North East Area
I]xlependent Examiner's report to the tnLStees of GIr￿iding Derbyshire Chesterfield and
40rth East Area
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the above charity ("the Trusc") for the
year ended 31 December 2025. which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Responsibilities and ba5i5 of re￿rt.
As the charity's trustees, you reswTrnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requiFetnents of the Charities Aci 2011 ("the Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Tru.st are not required to be audited under Section 144 of Part
8 of the 2011 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the
Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have
followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the ACL
Independent exarniner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material rnatt￿S have come to my attention in connection
with the examination which gives rne cause to IKlieve thai in. ally Material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records: or
the accounts did not comply with ihe applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts
sei out in the Charities (Accounts and Repo￿) Regula(ions ?IX)8 other than any requirement thac the
accounts give a true and fair, view whÉch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
have no concerns and have come across Do other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accoLmts to be
reached.
Peter Winter MA FCCA FCIE
Chartered Certified Accountant
20 Hallam Grange Road
Fulwood
Sheffield
S104BJ
Date.. 3 March 2026
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RecEipts and Pa!IneDts Aeeount
for the lear ended 31 December 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Fun(Ls
FuDds
2025
Totsl
2024
Totsl
Receipts
Lectinos and hall hire
Census
Donaiions
Old NE Area Account- Trdnsfer
The Deep and Badges
Leaacy.. Estate of Joan Ga5h
Guide & ranger aftern(xin
Events Area Day 202)
Bank interest
Income bonds
Dividends COIF
11.978
152
1.050
11,978
152
1.050
11,725
97
10,098
2,898
636
20.(MXI
20,(KK)
2.197
893
332
2.197
893
332
I,oso
377
58
Total Reeeipts
36.662
36.662
27,133
Payments
Reni, rales and wasie disposal
Insurance
Light and heat
CleaninLT services
Repairs and renewals
Printing, postaoe and stationery
t£adership packs. training and travel
Independent examiner
Telephone
Area day and census fees
Events (incl. refund Area Day 2025 £2,197)
95th HQ Celebraiion
Badges (2023 The Deep and badges)
Excess back to di5trict5
YL Qualificationslawardslptesentations
Guide shops
Donations for enhancement of Girlguidin-
Bank charges
International <prants
2.059
2,457
2,536
5,524
1,072
138
2.059
2,457
2,536
5,524
1.072
138
2,145
2.447
5.144
10,362
54
14
475
65
474
295
475
63
364
2,241
50
475
63
364
2,241
50
817
6,018
68
188
97
79
15
97
79
1.015
400
Total Payments
17,575
18.575 30.441
Surplu51(Deficit) for the year
Cash funds at l January 2025
19.087
83,69?
{i.(KK))
7.608
18.087
(3.308)
94.608
Cash funds at 31 December 2025
102,779
6,608
109J87 91JOO
The llotes OD pages 8 to 12 forni an integral part of these fi)wtci8] state￿euts.
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Statanent of .4ssets and Liabilities
&$ at 31 December ?Oa?
2025
2024
Notes
Current accounLS
Reser¥'e account
Cash in hand
16.640
92,747
14,447
76,853
l(N).387
91.300
Investments
11.230
11.230
Assets retsined for the Charity's own use
Property
400,000
520,617
502,530
Liabilities
Accrnal.8 - Independent Examinevs fee
(475)
(475)
520.142
502.055
These accounts were approved by the tsvstees on 3 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Carole Angela Nightingale
Area Commissioner
Pat Presland
HQ Treasurer
The notes on pages 8 to 12 forni an integral part of these f￿ancISI statements.
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fer the year eDded 31 December 202>
1.1 Blsis of accountin
These receipts and pa}rynents account5 have prepared on the basis of hisiorica] cost in
accordance ￿ryth.. -
al The Charities Aci 2011.
bl Accounting standards generally do not apply to Receipts and Payments accounrs. The accounts
follow the recommended guidance issued by the Charity Comrnission in its booklei CCI6'.
Receipts and Payments accounts.
Accounting policies
The principal ac¢ounling policie% have been applied eoDsistendy throughout the pcri(xJ under review.
The accounts include the results of ati the charithble operaiions, which are conunuing and described in
the Trustees, Report.
2.1. Forni of Financial Statements
Balances are split between unrestricted. designaied and restricted funds held by the chasity.
a) Unrestricted genera]. funds
These are funds of the charity that are not subject io any restrictions regarding their use and are
available for application of uenerdl PUTtKises of the chariry. Donations received by the th￿lty are
treated as unrestricted unless specificall). earnwked for a particular restricted fund.
b) Designated funds
These are unrestsicted funds which are designated for a particular purpose by the trustees.
c) Restricted funds
These funds subjeci io specific conditiOD5 imposed by the donor or by the specific ternis of a
In￿t deed or other measu￿.
2.2. Income
a) Income is recognised and included in the fmancial statements when received.
b) Where incotne has related expenditu￿ the incon)ing resources and related expenditure are
reported gross.
c) Donated services and assets are noi included in the Re£eipts and Payments Account. Gifted
assets are, however included in the Sratrvneni of Assets and Liabilitie5.
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North East Are
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2025
23. Expendithre
a) Expenditure is recognised and included in the financial statements when paid.
b) Governance costs include the costs of preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the
cost of trustee meetings and the cosi of any leua] advice to trustees on goverllance and
constitutional matters.
2.4. Taxation
The charity is not liable to income or capital .¢Trains fax on it5 charitable activities. Value added is
not recoverable by the chariry and as such is included in the expense to ivhich it relates.
23. Research and development
Research expendiiure is WTilten off to the profit and loss account in the year in which it is incurred.
2.6. tnvestments
Curreni asset In￿estmentS are stawi at historical COSL or. where donated, their value at the date the gift
'as made to the charity.
T￿￿tees, remuneration and related party Iran5actions
a) No remunerdtion was paid to any trustee lor acting as a trustee or for any other purpose.
b) Postages and other minor administrative eX￿nSeS were reinlbursed to lrnstees. Such minor
expenses are not reqllired to be disclosed in the accounts.
¢1 No trustee or other person conDe£ted io the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered inio by the cEwiry during the year.
(d) Pat Pre51and, Gillian Ball and Carole Nightingale are also trustees of the Enid Hoivson
Memorial Trnsi. DuriTtg the year, the charit). received £1,230 from this Trnst loward.s the
upkeep and maintenance of the Guide Hall. Cros5 StreeL Chesterfield. The income from this
Ttust 15 in accordance with the requiremen(s of the Enid Howson Memorial Trust Declaration
(Note 6).
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Cheslerfield and North E&st Area
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Repairs and Renew815
UDrestricted Restricted
2025
Flln(Ls
FuDds Total
2024
Total
ire extinguisher and alann rnaintenance
Firedoors
Decoration of HQ hall and stage area
Heating system repairs
Folding tables and stacking chairs
Installation of replacemenr lights
Valliant ecotee boiler seThice
PAT tesiing
Emergency lighting
Misc building maintenance and plumbing
394
394
240
3,￿2
3,185
1,690
1,128
475
475
432
20
23
20
23
685
1.072
1.072 10,362
Fund transfer
The charity was fonned and registered on ?0 Oc1ober 2014 with assets of £Nil.
On l January 2015. the former organisations, Guide Association - Chesterfield Headquarters (ch￿IEY
No.1004942) and Girlguiding - Dertgyshire Chesierfield Are4 ceased operating and all assets and
funds were transferred on that date.
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Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield 2nd North East Area
Notes to the aeeounts
ror the year ended 31 December 2025
Current a￿et Énvestments
The investments relating to the Enid Howson Memorial Tmst held in trust by The Guide
Association Trusi Corporation. In accordance with the requiremen￿ of the Enid Howson Memorial
Tw8t Declardtion of Trnst dated I l January. 1955 as amended on 28 June 1990, the income from these
inveslment5 is used for the upkeep. Tepair amd mainienance of the building known as the Guide Hall.
Cros5 Street, Chesierfield, which is the Chesterfield Guide Headquarters.
The investments held in the NS & l accounts relate to amounts gifted to the fornier charity, Guide
Association - ches￿rrie1d Headquarters.
Investments are included in the Statemeni of Assets and Liabilities ai their value on the date they were
gifted to the charity.
COIF.. Enid Howson Memoria] TTUSt (Ch￿lty No. 1015253)
NS & I - Jncome Bond: BF630700
NS & I- Income Bond: AT3011
1,230
11,230
The market Tralue of the COIF ChaTities Jni'estment Fund - tncome Units is .
At 31 December 2025 £2.037 (105.4) Income units @ £19.3219)
At 31 December 2024 £2.139 (105.45 income units @ £20.2933
Property
This property relates to gifted premises known as the Chesletheld Guide Hall Headquarters situated at
Cross Street, Chesterfield. Derbyshire S40 4SR. It is held in trust by The Guide Association Trust
Corporauon on behalf of the charity. The trustees of Girlguiding - Derbyshire Chesterfield and North
East Area confirm that they have fornial respon5ibiliiy for the maintenance and repair of this property
and have jurisdiction over its use. In accordance with the Charity Conm)ission's completion notes for
Receipts and Payments Accounts, this property is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at
its current insurnice value.
Pagell

Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfield and North Fast Area
The following page5 do Dot fom part of the slatutory accounts.

Girlguiding Derbyshire Chesterfjeld gnd North East Area
Detalled Receipts and Payments Account
for the year ended 31 Deeember 2025
Management
Activities
Total
Receipts
Lettings and hall hire
Census
Donations
Events Area Day 2025
Legacy: Estate of Joan Gash
Bank Infrrest
Income bonds
Dividends
11.978
11.978
152
1,050
2,197
20.000
893
332
60
152
1.050
2,197
20.(XX)
893
332
Totsl receipts
33,263
3,399
36,662
Payments
Rent. raies and waste di.stK)sal
Insurance
Light and heal
Cleaning services
Repairs and renewals
Printing. postage and ststionery
L￿ership packs. training aJ)d travel
Independent examiner
Telephone
Area Day and census fees
Events Area Day 2025 Refunds
Event5
95th HQ Celebrauon
YL Qualificationslaw3rds and pre5eniaiions
Guide shops
Donations for enhancement of girlguiding
International gran
1.997
2,457
2,)36
5.524
1,072
20
62
2,059
2,457
2,536
5,524
K,072
138
475
63
52
475
63
364
2.197
312
2,197
50
50
97
79
1,015
400
79
1.015
Total payments
Excess of receipts I Ipa)rynents) for the year
Transfers
Cash funds at l January 2025
14,253
4,322
18.575
19,010
(923)
18,087
79,716
11,58A
91JOO
Cash funds at 31 December 202)
98,726
10,661
109,387
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Notes to the accoonts
for the Fear ended 31 December 202?
Restricted Funds
l Jan 202)
31 Dec 2025
Bfwd Income Expenditure
Cfwd
Fund for enhancement of Girl.(Fuidin:
for girls and leaders.
7,608
6,608
Balanee
7.608
6.608
The testricted fund at l 8t Janu30' ?025 relates to a donation received of £IO,(KK> less expenditure
incurred in connection with Celebra(e 2020 (at the Birniingham NEC) and both the 2021 and 2022
Area Da),5.
Expenditure during 2025 relates to the following donations: 1st Loundsley Green Rangers £700.
Central District Magical Midlands £ItM) and Ashgate Districi Magical Midlands £200.
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