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The Guide Association Scotland

Also known as: Girlguiding Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC005548
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 15, 2026. Filing history
Registered
May 23, 1931
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
16 Coates Crescent
Edinburgh
EH3 7AH

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development'

Girlguiding exists to help girls find their voice and build skills and confidence – inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and empower them to make a positive difference in their community. In Scotland, between school, social media, friendships and relationships – there’s a lot going on for girls today. Not to mention the future, the planet, education and what jobs might be around in a few years’ time. That’s why Girlguiding is more important than ever. An equal world where all girls can make a positive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential. 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. We are caring, challenging, empowering, fun, inclusive and inspiring.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: The Aim of Girlguiding Scotland is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and wider world according to the principles of the association, and to facilitate Guiding for girls and young women in Scotland.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 July 15, 2026On time £1,905,871 £2,233,061 25
Dec. 31, 2024 July 15, 2025On time £1,772,090 £1,938,287 24
Dec. 31, 2023 July 23, 2024On time £1,775,424 £1,975,876 23
Dec. 31, 2022 Sept. 28, 2023On time £1,736,074 £1,570,659 21
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 9, 2022On time £1,764,812 £1,528,416 21
Dec. 31, 2020 Aug. 4, 2021 £1,843,913 £1,641,979 30

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.