Charlty Reg18tratlon No. 1176365
GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RickardLuckin

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trust885
S Wseman
C Dunnill-Gosling
G Bray
S Copsey
R Jeffery
L Kennard
K Messeng8r
J Wolff
J Aspinall
A Johns
J Smith
K Kemp
Charlty number
1176365
Prlnclpal address
Sulle T4 Bates Business Centre
Church Road
Harold Wood
Romford
Essex
RM3 OJF
Independent examlner
Janine manSf￿ld
Rickard Luckin Limlted
1st Floor
County House
100 New London Road
Chelrnsford
E858X
CM2 ORG

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees ￿ptsrt
Independent examine¢s report
Slalemenl of finan(ial actniities
Balance sheet
Notes to the finan¢ial statements
10-22

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and awounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financi818latements have been prepared in a¢0)rdan￿ with the accounting policies 8el ou¢ in note 1 to the
financial statements and Comply wth the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and A¢counting and
Reporting by charit￿$.. Statement ol Recomrnended Piaclice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in
accordan￿ with the Financial Reportlng Standard applic8bl& in the UK and Republic of I￿1￿￿￿ IFRS
1021 leffective 1 January 20191.
Oble¢tlves and activltles
Giilguiding Essex Wesl comprises ten GU￿Ing Divisions. It 18 one of twe￿8 Guiding Count￿$ in the Girlguiding
Anglia Region
Girlguiding Anglia is one ol the nlne Countries and Regions of Girlguiding (the operating name of The Guide
Association), which is the leading charity for girls and youn9 wornen."
Glrlguldlng'5 Plan for 2022-25
Our pla
An equal world where gir18 can make a p081tive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potenligl. This is what our
rnembers and supporters told us Girlgurding would need to do to be our best for girls and young women in that
world.
Our Commltment
By 2025, we will empower more gi115 to find their voice and be their best through high-quality, girkled pr￿[aInme8
delivered by inspif81ional Leaders.
Our Vl$lon
An equal wodd wheo all girls can tnake a p051tive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential.
Our Ml$$lon
Through fun. fr￿ndshIp, challenge and adventu￿ we empower girls to find their vol￿, inspiring them to discover the
best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their cornmunily.
Our Values
We are caring, challenging, empowering, fun, inclusive and inspiring.
Girlguiding Essex West, as part of Girfguiding Anglia Region, is responsible for enabling and encouraging the
lulfilment of the above statements throughout the County and its len Uivisions.
Essex West 5tr8tches from the Thames in the South to the Cambrldge border in the north 8nd is home to about
5000 m8rnber8 8ged 4 +up to the T￿fOll Guild.
Youth Mernbership is open lo any girl or young woman fioTn their 4th birthday onwards. Adult membership is open
lo application from women. and men in certain ioles, over 18 years of age regardless ol faith. race. culture.
nationality or any other Circumstance.

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Girlgulding 15 Unlqu8'.
We offer a safe. welcoming giil-only spa¢e for girls and young wofflen lo try new things, help other peop￿ and
discover their pas8ions and talents. All while having lun with a group of ieady-made fri8ndsl
We're dedl¢ated to glrls leadlng the w3y- they choose activities, challenges and events that Inspi￿ them, and
our volunteers support them lo make it happen. 8ecause girls shape and lead everything we do, we know that we're
offering the best opportunitie5 and experiences for girls today.
We're alway5 updating anil adapting oui
ro
aimnie and resour￿$ so th£1 they'￿ releva￿1 to girts today. For
exarnple, girls told us they wanted lo talk abovl mental health, SD we Created IthllW£&￿- a resource delivered
by our speaally-trained Peer Educators to help build girls, resilience and wellbeing.
Guiding is also È
I value
and we have a range of sUPPOrt available to en8ble all gitls- regardles5
of ability or fii)an¢ial ¢ircumslancp- lo gel involved with guiding.
Over the last year hets at Essex West we have offered a range ol actiwt￿s for our young members and trainings for
our adult volunteers. This has been undertaken despite the challenges of continuing to ofFer Guiding during the
e￿nomiC crisi5.
Publlc b8nefll
The trustees confirm that they have complied with th8 duly ol Section 4 01 the Charities Act 2006 to have due r8g8rd
to the Charity Commi55ion's gurdance on public ben8fil. Th8 main activities of the charity are de5ciibed in this
report. These aotivitie5 are undertaken to further our ¢haritable purposes lor the public benefit
For our Glrl8'.
Our units continue to thrive 8nd prosper a8 we return to normal life after the pandemic atthough 8adly a lack ol
188der5 In 50m8 areas has resulted in some units remaining dosed.
Units inspire adventurous outings, camps and holiday5 although the finall￿al crisis has resulted in some unlts
having to look Closer lo home and ieduce opportunities lo girfs.
We had a mazing day for Brownies and Guide5 at 8 mud run with over 300 taking part- and getting very rnuddy
while having so much fun
Yet more gid5 have enjoy8d trip8 lo the cinerna for special private viewings of newly re￿ased fiths- Popcorn and
treats rnaking thes8 ev8nts extra $pea81.
Girls Continued to work towards badges and awaids wth help 8nd support from leaders in a variety of ways. This
has included Bronze. Silver and Gold awards.
The Jack Petchey foundation has continued to 8UPPOrt Girfguiding and awards have been used to offer actNities
such as trips to the pantomime. carnp8, craft sessions, high ropes and visits to theme parks to mention just a few.
For ourAdult Volunteers..
First Response and Safeguarding Trainings continue to ensure that all our members wlll be safe 85 possible while in
our c8re.
Leaders have been offered the opportunity lo take part In County wide training days. W8 have Introdu￿ training
days lo ¢over different term programmes along with more difficult tOPlCS such as 8ddilion81 needs, resolving conftict
and where to find help.
Our County Social celebratlons Of Thinking Day allow us to recognise and thank many new leaders as well those
celebrating long ServI￿- up to and induding 60 years.
We also hold a county aftemoon tea at the 8nd ol the 8ummer term to recognise and thank all volunt88r8 that give
so much to guiding.
Investment5 are held in low risk charity approved funds. There a￿ no ethical, sodal or mlssion related polick?$,

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Grant maklng pollcy
The Charity awards grants to both individuals and groups. Each applKalion is reviewed and assessed ￿ a ¢ase by
case basis and grants awarded based on relevant criteria for each grant avallable.
Achlevements and performancè
Award8'.
We have had the pleasu￿ of awarding many 'high' profile Awards within the County to our young meffbers and to
ourAdults.
Counly campslte5
We continue to re develop and irnprove our 2 county camp site5
we will get there.
18d( of expert support h88 slowed progre85 but
Note from County Treasurer
Last year saw the County need to r8invesl ftJnd5 into some key areas 8cr0s8 the County, this indudes..
The Pines Carnpsite- we Continue to improve facilities al this lovely little site
The Essex West Hul al Chigwell we continue to work on the hut to make it MO￿ user friendly
The website- Our newwebsile is up and running
Support lor leadeis and ￿truItment to help us grow our numbers- we invest In tralning to support growth
This year saw the retum of our brg events. which the teatn will continue to offer more in the future.
Overall, financially it has been a chal￿ngIng year. but we have rnade steps to move forward and are in 8 Strong
position for th8 next year to com8.
Flnanclal revlew
As al 31 March 2025 unrestricted and free reserves both stand at £237,659 12024". £223,025). of whth £58.775
12024". £41.2771 has been designated. Restricted funds stand at £26,83912024." £29,455).
Reserves pollcy
11 is the poli¢y of the charity that unreslri¢ted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintsined al a level equivalent to betsveen three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reseNes
al this level will ensure that, in the event ol a significant drop in funding. they will be able lo continue the charity,
BUr￿￿t activities while ¢onsidefalion is given to ways in which additional funds tnay be raised. This level of re5etve5
ha5 been mole than rnainlained throughout the year. Cuirent flee iesetves Stand at £237,659 which 15 over 18
month5 expenditure.
Prlnclpal funding sourc8S
The ¢harily generates the majority of its funding thmugh subscriptions and from charitable activities. This funding Is
ulilised to meet the charity's objectives.
As an organlsatlon we offered grants to all who needed It to keep units open and membership numbers up.
Plans for future perfod5
Our plans for financial year 2025 8re to continu8 offering 8 high standard and broad range of activities and with the
intent of improving our membership numbers.
Structure, governance and management
Girlguiding Essex West Is governed by a charitable trust dee(I dated 24th March 2012.
On 19 December 2017, Girlguiding Essex West became a registered charity ￿th the Charity Cornm158K)n.

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees who served during the year were..
S Wiseman
B Garnham
V Murphy
C Dunnill-Go81ing
G Bray
S Copsey
C BithecJ(
K Ridgeon
R Jeffeiy
L Kennard
K Me55enger
(Resigned 1 July 20241
(Resigned 31 March 20251
(Resigned 31 March 20251
(Resigned 31 M8rch 20251
J Wolff
J Aspinall
A Johns
J Smith
K Kemp
Recruitment and appolntment of trustees
The Iwslees are appointed or ieappointed by their lower divisions, they hokl this post for Ihree years wth the Option
olextendlng for a further two years if all parties agree. This is in accordan￿ with the ttust deed.
MaJor rlsks
The tiustee5 have 8S8essed the major risks to which the d)arlty is exposed. and ate satisfied that systems are in
place to MIt￿at8 exposure to the major risks.
As part of this process the twstees have implemented a risk management Strategy which comprises..
Annual review ofthe risks which the Gharity fa￿.,
The eslablishmenl of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified., and
The implementation of proeeduie5 designed to minimise any potential impact on the charrty should any of
these risks materiali5e.
Statement of trustee5 responsibllitles
The trustees are responsible lor preparing the Tru5tee5 Report 8nd th8 finan¢ial statements In accordan￿ with
applicable law and United Kingdotn ACCou￿ti[F9 Sland8rds (Unitsd Kingdom Generally A¢￿pted Accounting
Praclicel.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financi818latements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view ol the state ol affairs ol the ¢hMrity and of the incoming resour￿$ and
8pplicalion of resourc£s of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial stalemenls, the trustees a￿ reqUI￿d to..
8818cI suitable accounting poli¢ies and then apply thetn consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are oasonable and prud8rFt..
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, 8ubje¢l to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the finantsal 5tstements', and
prepare the finanGial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the eh8rity
11 continue In operation.
The trustees 8r8 responsible for keeping Sufficient a¢counting records that disclose wth re&50nable accuracy at any
time the finanu81 position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011, thè Charity IAwounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chaiity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention 8nd dele¢ts'on of fraud and other irregularities.

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The tru81ee8 report wa8 approved by the Board of Trustees.
L Kennard
Trustee
Date..
3011112025

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
TRUSTEES DECLARATION ON UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
In relation to the financial statements set out on pages 8 10 22..
The tru51ee5 appiove these financial statements and confirm that they ale responsible for them, including
5electiTrg Ihe appropriate accounting policies, applying them conslstently and making. on a reasonable and
prudent basis, the judgments underlying them. They have been prepared on the going cOn￿M basis on the
grounds that the charity will continue In operation.
The trustees confirm that they have made av8ilable lo Rickard Luckin Limited, all the chaiity's accounting
re¢ords and provided all the infomation necessary for the cornpilalion olthe finandal stalernenls.
The trustees eonfim that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the accounting r8cords reflect all
transadlons ol the charity for th8 year ended 31 March 2025.
On behalf of the board
L Kennard
Trustee
3011112025

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
I report to the Iruslees on my exafflination of the financial slalemenls of Girlguiding Essex West Ilhe ¢harilyl for
the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financdal Aclivilies, the Balance Sheet and
related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordan￿ wath sectiorl 145 of the Charities
Act 2011. My work has been undertaken $0 that I might stale to the charitys trustees those matters l am
requirecl to state to them In Ihls report and foi no othei puipo8e. To the fu11651 extent permitted by law, I do not
ac￿pt or assurne responsibility to anyone othei than the ch8rity and the charity's trustses a$ a body, for my
work, for this ￿POrt. orfor the opinions I have formeil.
Respon¥iblllties and basis of report
As the trustees of the ¢harily you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements In accordance
with the requirements ol the Charities Act 2011 ItheAdl.
I report in resped of my examination ol the Charity'5 financial 5tstements cairied out undef 8edion 145 of the
Act. In carryin9 out ffly exatnination I have followed all the applicable Directions give￿ by th& Charity
Commisslon under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent 8xamlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I wnfirm that no maller5 have come to my attention in connection with th8
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material iespect".
aecounting records were not kept in respect ol the Charity as required by section 130 of the Charitles Act
2011.
the finanaal ststements do not accord ¥￿th those recoid5', or
the financial statements do not comply wth the applicable requirements con￿rnIng the form and content
of financial ststements sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
quiremenl that the finan￿al statements give a true and fair view, which 18 not a tnatter considered as
part of an Independent examination.
I have no ¢oncems and have Come across nts other rnatteis in connection with the ex8rn1nation lo whi¢h
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a pioper understanding of th8 financial statements to
be ieaGhed.
Janine Mansfield F
Rickard Luckin Limited
1st Floor
County Hous&
100 New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2026
2024
Notes
Flxed 8888ts
Investments
12
173,991
204.711
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
14
6,714
3,223
91,467
7,654
11,900
39,879
101,404
59.433
Cr8dltor8- amount8 falllng due wlthln
one year
15
110,8971
111,6641
Net currentas8ets
90,507
47,769
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
284,498
252,480
Th8 fund5 ofthe charity
Restricted income funds
Unre8trided funds- gen8r81
un￿strICted funds- designated
17
28,839
178,884
58,775
29,455
181,748
41,277
16
264,498
252,480
3011112025
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
L Kennard
Trustee

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Aecounting policie8
Charlty Informatlon
GIr￿uldIng Essex West Is an unlncorporated charily govemed by It5 constitution dated 24th March 2012.
On 19 De￿mber 2017 GirlguKSing E85ex West becar(bg 8 regisler8d charity ￿th the Charity CommBsion.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared In accordan￿ with the chaiitws constitution, the Charitie5 Act
2011 anif AGcounting and Reporting by Chaiities". Statement of Recommended Pr8Ctice applicable to
charilies preparing their accoun15 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191" The ch8rity is 8 Public Benefit Entity as defin8d
by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantsge of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Updats Bulletin
1 not to prepare a Stslement ol Cash Flows.
The financlal statements are prepared In sterling, which Is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these Iinanoal 5tatement5 are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been preparod under the historical cost convention. Th8 princip818ccounting pokcie5
dopted ale set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time ol approving the finandal statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in opeiational existen￿ for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going conceTn basis of 8(xounting in preparing the fin8ncial stat8menls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestiicled tund5 ale available for use at Ihe discretion of the tru8t888 in further8n¢e ol their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds whloh have been set askle at the discretion ol the trustees for speclfic
purposes. The purposes and uses of the deslgnated funds are set out in the notes to the financial staternenls.
Re8lriet8d funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and us8s olthe restri¢ted funds are set out in the notes to the financial stslements.
1.4 Income
Grants received for the charity and club activities a￿ shown on an ae¢ruals basls. Grants ￿￿1v& for the
lollowng year are carried fO￿ard in either the restricted funds or unrestricted fund5 depending on the
condition.
Donations, legacies and other forms of voluntary incotne are iecognised 85 incorning r88ourc8s wh8n
receivable.
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Icontlnuedl
1.5 Expendlture
Resourc88 expended including Ir￿cOverable VAT are accounted on an ac¢rua15 basis. The majority of costs
ar& directly attributable to the specific acliviti8s Expenditure on the projects 18 treated as direct charitable
expenditure.
Support costs are the general costs related to runnlng the charity. The costs have been allocated to the
aots"vitles in accordance ￿th time and money spent on each activity. The allo¢alions ale ieviewed by the
tIU5tee5 on a regular basis.
Gov8rnance costs are the Costs associated with the govemance arrangements of the charity.
1.6 Flxed asset Investments
Fixed asset inveslrnents a￿ in5tially measured at transaction pri￿ exoluding transaction costs. and are
subsequently measured at fair value at each reportin9 date. Change5 in fair value are recognised in net
incomellexpendilurel for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.7 stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less c08ts to ¢omplete and sell. Cost
comprises dlrecl materials and, where appli¢able, direct labour c05& and those overheads that h8ve been
incurred in bringing the Stocks to their present location and condition. Iterns held lor dislributSon at no or
nominal consideration are rneasured the lower ol repla￿rnent C05t and cost.
Nel realisable value is the eslimaled selling price 188s all estimated ¢osts of completion and costs to be
incurred in marf(eting, selling and distribution.
1.8 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provislons of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instiutnents, and Section 12
'othei Financial In8trumenls Issues. ol FRS 102 to all of its fin8ncial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity b8come8 party to the
contractual provisions ol the iTr5tiument.
Financ4al assets and liabilities are oftsel, with the amounts presented in th8 financial ststements, whe
there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the re¢ognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a n8t
basis or to realise the asset 8nd settle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc Ilnanclalassets
Basic financial assets, whi¢h include debtors and cash and bank balances. 8r8 initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are Subsequently Carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unle55 the arrang8rnenl con81itules a financing transaction, where the transaction 18
measu￿￿ at the present value of the future receipts discounted &t 8 rnarkel rate of interest. Flnancial assets
classified as ￿ceIvable within one ye8r are not amortised.

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollclas
Icontlnuedl
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic finanual li8bililies, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction pri￿ unle55 the
8rrangernenl constitutes a financing transa¢lion, where the debt Instrument 15 measured al the pre58nl value
of the future payments discounted at a market late ol Intsrest. Financial li8bilitl8s Cl888rf￿d 88 payable wlhin
one year are not amortised.
Debt instwments are sub5equenUy carried at amort15ed wst, using the effective interest rate methoj.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for gocés or servicÉs that have been acqulod In the or(Sinary course of
operation8 from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilitie5 if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-¢urrent liabilities. Trade credltois are recogni5ed initially at
transaction price and Subsequently measured at amorbsed cost using the effective interest rnethod.
Derecognltlon of Ilnanclalllabllitles
Financial liabilitie5 are derecognised when the char￿y8 Contractual obligations expl￿ or are dk¥tharged or
Cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday ellti￿ement is rec(NJnised in the period in which the employee's Serv1￿$ are
le￿Wed.
Tamiinalion benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the oharily is demonstrably cornrnitted
to terminate the employment o! an employee orto provide terminatlon benefit5.
1.10 Government Grants
Governrnenl grants are recognised 81 the fair value of the asset re￿iVed or re￿1¥able when there 15
reasonab￿ a88urance that the grant conditions wll be met and the grants will be re￿ived.
A gr8nt that speeifies p8rformanc8 conditions is recognised in income when the perfOMan￿ condits"on5 are
met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is ￿Cognised in illcome when the proceeds
are received or re￿1¥able. A grant re￿iVed before the recognition criteria ar& 881isf18d is recognised as
1.11 Taxatlon
Girlguiding Essex West is an unincorporated charity and is not subled to corporation tax on it5 tharitable
Crltl¢al accountlng e$tlmates and judgements
In the application ol the charity's accounting policles. the tru5tee5 ale required to m8ke judgements. estirn8te$
and assumptions about the ¢arrying amount ol assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumption5 are based on historical experience 8nd other factors that
are considered to be ￿reVant. Actual results may differ from the58 881irnaie8.
The estimates and undeilying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the ests'rnale 18 revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of th8 revision and future periods where the revision affects both C￿r￿nt and future
p8riod8.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charltable actlvltle8
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlded
funds
fund$
gen8ral designatsd
2025
2025
Total Unr8Stricted Unre8trlcied
fund5
funds
9eneral deslgnated
2024
2024
Total
2026
2024
Programme & Adventure
Income from Jambore8
Income from chaiitable
activitie5
29.830
29,830
229
7.307
7,536
23,156
23,156
Marketlng & Communl¢atlon
Income from eharilable
activitie5
2,500
2.500
3,988
2,729
37,137
39.866
3,988
23,156
27.144
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expendlture on ch8rltabl8 activitles
Programm8 Busln858 &
&Adventur8
Flnance
2025
Total Programme Bu8lne$s &
& Adventure
Flnance
2024
2024
Total
2026
2026
2024
Dlrect costs
Staff costs
Other wsts
16,900
39,953
16,900
66,483
14.983
39,911
14,983
,375
26,530
15,464
26,530
56,853
83,383
15,464
54,894
70,358
Share of support and governance co8ts18ee nots 71
Support
30.879
Gtsvernance
30,879
8.553
36,017
6,597
36,017
6,597
8,553
57,409
65.406
122.815
58.078
54,894
112,972
Analysis by fund
Unreslricled funds-
general
Unrestricted funds-
designated
RestriGted funds
37,382
27.474
64,856
42.784
13.022
55.806
20,027
20,027
37,932
15,294
15,294
41.872
37.932
41.872
57,409
.406
122,815
58.078
54.894
112.972
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2025
2024 Basls of allocatlon
Offi(x C0818
30,879
30,879
36,017 Incomg $tr88rn
Gov8rnan¢e costs
8,553
8,553
6,597 Governance
30,879
8,553
39,432
42,614
Analysed between
Charitable actwities
30,879
8,553
39,432
42,614
Governance Costs in¢1udes payments to the independent examiners of £6,930 indusive of VAT12024'.
£6,600 indusive olVATI,
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Employ885
The average monthly number ol employees during Ihe yearwas.. 2
2026
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
16.900
14,983
There were no employees whose annual remuneratKJn was more than £60,000.
Volunteer8
The ¢harity utilises the support of volunteers to assist wth running ils eharilable a¢tTvitles.
10 Galn8 and lo$$e$ on Investments
Unre5trict8d Unr85tflCted
funds
funds
2025
2024
G8ins111055881 arising on..
Rev81uation of inv88tm8nl3
17,0661
18,976
11 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl frorn taxat￿￿ on its activities tiecau58 811 its income is appl￿ for charitab18 purposes.
12 Flxed 355et Investsnents
Unllstsd
Investments
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 April 2024 & 31 March 2025
Valuation changes
204,711
130,7211
Carrylng amount
Al 31 Maich 2025
173.991
Al 31 March 2024
204,711
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Stocks
2025
2024
Finished goods and goods for resale
6,714
7,654
14 Debtors
2026
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
other debtors
Prepaytnen15 and accrued income
2,425
798
10,997
3,223
11,goo
15 ¢redltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade C￿ditOrS
Accruals and deferred inoyne
2,634
8,263
5.387
8.277
10,897
11,664
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Unre5trlct8d funds - deslgnated
These are unrestricted fiJnd5 which are rn&terial to the charitls 8CtivitK?S.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
re80urce8
Re80urce8
expended
Transfer8 At 31 March
2025
International
Presidents
Ernpowerrnent grant
Prograrnme & Adventure
Buildings
The Pines Gulde SEte
Jamboree
The Guide AssoicatSon
Girlguidings Grant
Doreen Robertson Fund
Donation5
434
331
3.975
15,922
6,500
13,410
65
22
958
5,194
11931
306
353
3,975
8.409
6.500
8.331
29,830
17531
112,7071
12051
590
29,830
15,6691
500
205
17051
205
500
205
368
41,277
37.525
120.0271
58,775
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expend8d
Transfers At 31 March
2024
International
Piesidents
Empowerment grant
Prograrnme &Adventure
Buildings
Th8 Pines GuK18 Site
The GuideAssoicalion
Girlguidings Giant
Doreen Robertson Fund
600
11661
434
331
3,975
15.922
6,500
13,410
331
4.095
3.421
6.500
18,568
11201
19,3641
21,865
486
15,6441
500
500
205
205
33,415
23,156
115,2941
41,277
19

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Unrestrlcted funds- designated
Icontlnuedl
The International Fund Is to a5S15t Trmth attending international trips.
The Presidents fund 15 used 81 the presklenls discretion.
The Empowertnent Gr8nt 1810 assist with any costs al the discretion of the finan￿ cornmittee.
The Prograrnme andAdventure Fund 18 to a5818twith the runnlng of activities.
The Building fund is to support the costs of the premises used by the county.
The Pines Gu￿e site is for 8ny eosls ￿lated to running the camp site.
The Jamboree Fund represents amounts invested for future Essex Jamborees.
The Guide5As8oryalion Girlguiding Grant Fun5 is for any wsts relating to iunnlrvJ adivili88.
17 Restrlcted funds
The reStr￿ted funds of the charity cornprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants hekl on tru8t
subject lo specific cOnd￿lOn5 by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 Apyll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Growing Guiding grant
Jack Petchey awsrds
Dènnis Carter
Dore Bursary
Peggy Simmons
Peggy Suler
New programrne gr8nl
Region training grant
Region Sustainabilty Grant
1,262
15.783
1,604
51
1.722
1.636
1.657
3,031
2,709
12.4371
135,4951
1,180
34,995
15,283
1,898
67
1,823
1.746
477
3.031
2,709
16
101
110
11,1801
29,455
35,316
137.9321
26,839
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GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Re8tsl¢ted funds
Icontlnuedl
Prevlous year
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
re$our¢e8
Resources
expended
Transfèrs At31 March
2024
Growing Guidlng grant
Jack Pelchey awards
Dennis Carter
DO￿ Bur8ary
Peggy Simmons
Peggy Suter
New programme grant
Region tiaining grant
Region Sustsinabilly Grant
3,661
16.083
1,604
51
1,722
1,636
5,121
4,794
3,334
12,3991
133,1451
1,282
15,783
1.604
51
1,722
1.636
1.657
3,031
2.709
32,845
13,4641
12,2391
16251
476
38,006
33,321
141,8721
29,455
The Growing Guiding grant 1$ to promote the wruitmenl of new memb8rs.
The Jack Petch8y awards may be used for ￿rtain activities chosen by the nominee.
The Dennk* Carter fund is to assist with obtaining go￿ DOE, Queens Guide et¢.
The Dore Bursary fund is for Guiders training.
The Peggy Simmons fund is to assist with costs of girls going on an adventure In the UK or abroad.
Th8 Peggy Suterfund is for the needs of brownies, guides or ranger8.
The N8w Prograrnme grant Is a grant byAnglia Region used for costs in relation to Learning & Development.
The Region training grant T5 to provide addltional funds in order to train additional m8mb8rs.
The Region Sustainability Gr8nt Fund 18 to assist in increasing membership.
18 Analy$ls of net assets between funds
Unrestrfcted Unre8trlcted
funds
funds
general de8lgnatsd
2025
2025
Restrlcted
funds
Totsl
2026
2026
At 31 March 2025:
Investments
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
173,991
4,893
173,991
90,507
58,775
26.839
178,884
58,775
26,839
264,498
21

GIRLGUIDING ESSEX WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Analysls of netassets between funds
(Continued)
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general de8lgnated
2024
2024
Restrleted
funds
Total
2024
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Investments
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
204,711
122,9631
204,711
47,769
41,277
29,455
181,748
41,277
29,455
252,480
19 Related patty transactlons
During the year the ¢harity ￿1mbur$ed expenses of £2,178 to a total of 6 trustees for the needs of the charity.
12024.. £1.541 to 4 trusleesl.
20 OporatirTrg lease commltments
Le55ee
At the reporting end date th8 charity had outstanding cornmilments for future minimum lea* payments under
non-cancellable operating leases, whi¢h fall due as folkjws..
2026
2024
Within on8 y88r
18,144
18.144