2025-12-31-accounts - London South West County Guides

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/1/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date

Charity name: Girlguiding London South West county

Charity registration number: 303885

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Girlguiding London South West County is a subsidiary of Girlguiding whose mission is ‘We’re the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls.’
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Girlguidings offer is ‘Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community’ Girlguiding London South West County has a membership of approx. 1200 young member led by a team of 330 volunteers.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have all received guidance from the Charity Commission and agreed to hold this role.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Internal grants are offered to members to support participation in activities. Grant policies are in place and applications are reviewed by a grants committee. We also benefit from financial awards from the Jack Petchey Foundation which are passed through the county accounts and distributed to local units.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
		The charity is led and run by approx.

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	330 trained volunteers who run 69 individual units offering activities to girls and young women
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Approximately 1200 girls and young women aged 4 – 18 years participate weekly in units across Wandsworth & Lambeth led by teams of trained volunteers. They enjoy a wide range of activities, challenges and adventure designed to develop their leadership skills, widen their horizons and have fun. Members took part in Guiding for Good, a region initiative to encourage community action; raising money with sponsored events, litter picking, influencing the rejuvenation of areas for wildlife and making cards for bravery and dog toys for charities. Many local groups ran residential events which builds resilience and skills and enjoyed lots of exciting activities with Jack Petchey Awards and other funding. In addition, at county level we were fortunate to be able to offer a wide range of additional experiences to our members. Girls participated in the V.E anniversary celebrations taking part in the parade and watching the concert. A group 30 young members and leaders joined YOU London to watch the Trooping the Colour in June. 300 young members accompanied by 60 volunteers participated in May-Hem a region activity day in Sussex joining 8000 members across London & South East England. Four young members were selected to participate in international trips to Japan, Europe and South East Asia. We held a Night Hike for 100 Guides & Rangers (aged 10+) which involved an overnight camp, learning survival skills, navigating around the site and

completing challenges on the way. 150 Brownies completed up to four interest badges each at a badge day including wayfinder, mechanic, space and animal helper. We were responsible for the Girlguiding float in the Lady Mayors Show, showcasing the interest badges which can be gained including new ones launched by Girlguiding this year. We celebrated outstanding achievements with awards for young people and volunteers.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	n/a
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The annual accounts have been independently reviewed and show a small planned deficit on budget.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We have reviewed our reserves policy raising the limit to £12000 to cover 6 months operational costs.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£19500
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	No concerns

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The main source of funds is from a small annual subscription from each member and from grants. The accounts include £16532 grants from the Jack Petchey Foundation. These are distributed directly to local units.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	n/a
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	n/a
Other		n/a

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Girlguiding is governed by the Royal Charter. The county is governed by our county is governed by our county constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Registered Charity
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are specific post holders within the county. They are appointed by the county commissioners (Barbara Littlechild & Caitlin Hargreaves) following open advertising of posts and in consultation with local members. The county commissioners are appointed by the region chief commissioner (Amanda Teasel)

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees are provided with information from the Charity Commission and receive an induction from the county commissioner and/or their mento
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Girlguiding London South West county is a subsidiary of the Girlguiding, the national body. Individual districts and units are managed locally as excepted charities. We abide by Girlguiding’s policies & procedures.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	n/a
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Girlguiding London South West County
Other name the charity uses	LONDON SOUTH WEST COUNTY GUIDES
Registered charity number	303885
Charity’s principal address	75 Fieldview London SW18 3HF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Barbara Littlechild	County Commissioner		Region Chief Commissioner (Amanda Teasel)
Caitlin Hargreaves	County Commissioner		Region Chief Commissioner (Amanda Teasel)
Caroline Pook	CountySecretary	To 11/02/2025	CountyCommissioners
Alex Godrey- Strowbridge	County Secretary	From 11/02/2015	County Commissioners
Zoe Powell	CountyTreasurer		CountyCommissioners
Samantha Dean	District Commissioner	To 12/10/2025	County Commissioners
Nikki Johnson Liddle	District Commissioner	From 18/11/2015	County Commissioners
Belinda Perkins	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Hannah Philips	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Paige Hill	District Commissioner	To 2/12/2015	County Commissioners
Neva Brentnall	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Michelle Huges	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Diana Noble	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Jean Oberlander	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Juliet Dowley	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Louise Owen	District Commissioner		County Commissioners
Bethannie Welcomme	District Commissioner		County Commissioners

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity

Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Barbara Littlechild

Position (eg Secretary, County Commissioner Chair, etc)

Date

13[th] May 2026

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