Registered
- Charity no. 110813
- Date registered. 20/01/2026
Public benefits
Direct benefits which flow from the purpose for Girlguiding are to promote education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world and develop their full potential. Girlguiding believes in the value of learning by doing.
This is put into practice through a Method with 5 interlinking elements, known as the Five Essentials of guiding: -working together in small groups -encouraging self-government and decision making -a balanced and varied programme -caring for the individual -sharing a commitment to a common standard There is no harm arising from any of the purposes Young Women age 14-18 There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.
What your organisation does
Girlguiding believes in the value of learning by doing. This is put into practice through a method of 5 essentials of guiding: encourage self-government and decision making, a balanced and varied programme, caring for the individual, sharing a commitment to a common standard. The Guiding method is delivered to young members grouped by age in four
sections: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers. It principles apply to all members including adults.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development