The Guide Association County of Manchester
Analysis
The Guide Association County of Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in November 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Guide Association County of Manchester reported income of £79k and spending of £90k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £79k (+217%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Guide Association County of Manchester sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cornwall Archaeological Society (£79k), Music at the Heart of Teesdale (£79k) and Cambourne Youth Partnership (£79k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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. Girlguiding Manchester has Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger members aged 4 to 18. We fire their imaginations through challenges and adventures for all personalities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Archaeological Society | Cornwall | £79k |
| Music at the Heart of Teesdale | Barnard Castle | £79k |
| Cambourne Youth Partnership | Cambridge | £79k |
| Shakespeare Link | Llandrindod Wells | £79k |