Guide Association Buckinghamshire

Also known as: Buckinghamshire County of the Girl Guides Association, Girlguiding Buckinghamshire

GIRLGUIDING ENABLES GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL AND TAKE AN ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ROLE IN SOCIETY, THROUGH A STIMULATING AND ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES DELIVERED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS.OUR VISION IS TO BE RECOGNISED AS THE LEADING ORGANISATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.

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Activities & Mission

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

Buckinghamshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£228,238

Latest Expenditure

£106,381

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £447,657

Charitable Activities £126,275

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,899

Other Income £8,693

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £142,533

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,800

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £989

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — Ken Denham Trust (organisation 1040858)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£228,238	£106,381				0 / 30
2024	£183,240	£127,293				0 / 30
2023	£591,524	£143,522	£142,533	£1,346,421	£1,346,421	0 / 30
2022	£193,703	£176,147				0 / 30
2021	£141,027	£92,847				0 / 979

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guide Association Buckinghamshire

What does Guide Association Buckinghamshire do?

How much income did Guide Association Buckinghamshire report in 2025?

Guide Association Buckinghamshire reported total income of £228k and reported expenditure of £106k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Guide Association Buckinghamshire?

Guide Association Buckinghamshire has a program ratio of 24.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Guide Association Buckinghamshire registered as a charity?

Guide Association Buckinghamshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1973 as charity number 308309. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Guide Association Buckinghamshire?

Guide Association Buckinghamshire is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guide Association Buckinghamshire operate?

Guide Association Buckinghamshire operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Guide Association Buckinghamshire a registered charity?

Yes — Guide Association Buckinghamshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 308309.