Guides Cymru
Also known as: Welsh Girl Guides, Girl Guiding Cymru
Girlguiding Cymru is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Wales. It offers an unique environment where they can grow and develop in a safe, girl only space. The programme of activities is relevant to today's girl and actively promotes equality and diversity. Guiding gives girls and young women a voice.
Activities & Mission
Girlguiding Cymru is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Wales. It offers an unique environment where they can grow and develop in a safe, girl only space. The programme of activities is relevant to today's girl and actively promotes equality and diversity. Guiding gives girls and young women a voice.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £413,689 | £422,942 | 0 / 3000 | |||
| 2024 | £527,584 | £499,215 | £495,653 | £1,796,745 | £849,694 | 5 / 2881 |
| 2023 | £413,930 | £427,777 | 0 / 2541 | |||
| 2022 | £397,552 | £283,943 | 0 / 3000 | |||
| 2021 | £514,836 | £350,610 | £345,986 | £1,643,865 | £34,243 | 9 / 3000 |
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Frequently asked questions about Guides Cymru
What does Guides Cymru do?
Girlguiding Cymru is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Wales. It offers an unique environment where they can grow and develop in a safe, girl only space. The programme of activities is relevant to today's girl and actively promotes equality and diversity. Guiding gives girls and young women a voice.
How much income did Guides Cymru report in 2025?
Guides Cymru reported total income of £414k and reported expenditure of £423k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Guides Cymru?
Guides Cymru has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Guides Cymru registered as a charity?
Guides Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 1972 as charity number 521209. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Guides Cymru?
Guides Cymru is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kathryn Gunner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Guides Cymru operate?
Guides Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Guides Cymru a registered charity?
Yes — Guides Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521209.
Details
Newtown
Powys
Wales
SY16 1BD
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Also Known As
- Welsh Girl Guides
- Girl Guiding Cymru
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated