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Bedford Division Guides

Also known as: Bedford Division of the Girl Guides Association

Voluntary organisation providing support and activities for girls and women within Girlguiding UK, specifically in the Bedford area Maintaining our Activity Centre in Bromham (Mollivers)

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Activities & Mission

Voluntary organisation providing support and activities for girls and women within Girlguiding UK, specifically in the Bedford area Maintaining our Activity Centre in Bromham (Mollivers)

Grants

Bedford Division Guides makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£38,486
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£28,925
Latest Expenditure
£38,486

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 133.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£28,925
£38,4860 / 149
2024
£152,139
£39,6520 / 158
2023
£27,129
£42,0790 / 92
2022
£23,814
£41,4900 / 118
2021
£26,031
£13,0420 / 127

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bedford Division Guides

What does Bedford Division Guides do?

Voluntary organisation providing support and activities for girls and women within Girlguiding UK, specifically in the Bedford area Maintaining our Activity Centre in Bromham (Mollivers)

How much income did Bedford Division Guides report in 2025?

Bedford Division Guides reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bedford Division Guides registered as a charity?

Bedford Division Guides was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1982 as charity number 285623. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Bedford Division Guides?

Bedford Division Guides is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bedford Division Guides operate?

Bedford Division Guides operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bedford Division Guides a registered charity?

Yes — Bedford Division Guides is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285623.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 November 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285623
Charity Number
285623

Trustees

Dr Caroline Elizabeth Mathew
Helen Nightingale
MRS GILL LAKE
Also governs 1 other charity
Teresa Spencer

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bedford Division of the Girl Guides Association

Data & trust

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19 October 2026
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