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2023-09-30-accounts

Objectives and Activ itie s s
SORP reference
Summary
ofthe purposes
the charity as set out in its
governing
document
of Para 1.17 To direct the general
development
and
foster the growth
and spirit of Girlguiding
within the County
in accordance
with the
provisions
ofthe Guiding
Manual
in force at
that time.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
Para
1.19
1.17and The charity continued
to provide a
comprehensive
programme
oftraining
purposes
for the public
benefit,
in particular,
the
activities,
projects or
services identified
in the
events for volunteer
leaders and young
girls. Experienced
volunteers
continue to
mentor less experienced
volunteers
with a
drive to encourage
new leaders
into
accounts. Girl
uidin
.
Statement
confirming
whether
the trustees
have
Para 1 18 The trustees
confirm that they have had
regard to the guidance
issued by the
had regard to the guidance Charity Commission
on public benefit.
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
benefit
Achievements
and Performance
SORP reference
All units now meet face to face on a weekly
Ifortnightly
basis. The number ofgirls
registered
has increased
throughout
the
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
Para 1.2D year whilst volunteer
numbers
have
stabilised
Volunteers'
training
has been undertaken
both face to face and online. Deprived
units
continue to be supported
with grants
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
available
from Girlguiding
UK or through
London and South East Region.
A large scale event was held at Leeds
castle for all sections. Unit camps and
sleepovers
have resumed.

Financ ial
Review
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Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The charity remains in a strong financial
financial position at the end position. Receipts of f42,125were derived
ofthe period from sales ofbadges and uniform, various
grants 8 events. Payments
off41,880
include the purchase ofgoods for resale,
expenses
for training,
and support costs
including
subscriptions,
website Costs,
ongoing
premises
rental costs and event
ex enses
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity's policy is to maintain a cash
policy for holding reserves balance equivalent
to
six months' running
stating why they are held costs (estimated
to be in the region of
r9,000) plus a further L'5,000 for
unforeseen cam
site
ex enditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 f111,902
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 none
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 n/a
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

Description of charity's of charity's The Girlguiding
Kent West County
trusts; Commissioner
is, by way of office, one of
the 5Trustees ofthe Paxwood
facility,
which
is governed
by a constitution
dated
10/11/2014. The constitution
specifies that
the County Commissioners
ofeach ofthe 4
Kent Counties
(Greater London
Kent, Kent
East, Kent Weald, Kent West) are
Trustees, together
with the Treasurer of
Paxwood.
The constitution
specifies that the 4
counties are entitled to a quarter share of
any profit or loss on the disposal ofthe
facility. The structure
ofthis arrangement
remains
bein
investi
ated.
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated
association
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 County Commissioner
appoints
a Division
including
details of any
Commissioner.
Division Commissioners
constitutional provisions e.g. automatically
assume the role ofTrustee of
election to post or name of the charity.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Charit name Girl
uidin
Kent West
Other name the charit uses
Re istered charit number 303470
Charity's principal address 55 Chestnut Avenue
Walderslade
Kent
ME5 9BB

Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Name of person ior body) entitled
to a
oint trustee
ifan
Name of person ior body) entitled
to a
oint trustee
ifan
Jane Harvey County Girlguiding
LaSER
Commissioner
JoAusten County Treasurer County Commissioner
Anne Perry Division County Commissioner
Commissioner Knole
Karen East Division County Commissioner
Commissioner
Darnley
Jo Purves Division To 20'" October 2022 County Commissioner
Commissioner
Medway
Ann Potter Division To 31"August 2023 County Commissioner
Commissioner
Thames
Daphne Steam Division County Commissioner
Commissioner
Gillingham
Trudi Fenton-Scott Division County Commissioner
Commissioner
Straod
Sharon Davis Division From 20" October 2022 County Commissioner
Commissioner
Medway
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