Cheshire Forest County of the Guide Association
Analysis
Cheshire Forest County of the Guide Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in May 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Cheshire Forest County of the Guide Association reported income of £216k and spending of £180k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £58k to £216k (+271%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 535%. Over the whole period it spent 81% 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, Cheshire Forest County of the Guide Association sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The High Street Centre Limited (£216k), Hailsham Pavilion Limited (£216k) and Spike Print Studio Ltd (£216k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Guide Association, as part of the worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The High Street Centre Limited | Rotherham | £216k |
| Hailsham Pavilion Limited | Hailsham | £216k |
| Spike Print Studio Ltd | Bristol | £216k |
| People United | Kent | £216k |