County Who's Who - Girlguiding Leeds

Anne Esslemont

County Commissioner

For enquiries about:

The County Commissioner is responsible for and accountable to the whole membership in the County, ensuring quality guiding is delivered at a County level. The County Commissioner is responsible for Commissioners and Properties.

Contact details:

cc@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Vacancy

Assistant County Commissioner

For enquiries about:

Undertakes duties assigned to her by the County Commissioner and is her representative in her absence.

Contact details:

Jane Girt

Adventure & Events Team Lead

For enquiries about:

Leads the team that identifies, promotes and runs events and initiatives across the county.

Contact details:

leadersupport@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Isabelle Spence

County Administrator

For enquiries about:

Provides administrative support for the County Commissioner, County Team and Advisers.

Contact details:

admin@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Karen Whitelaw

County Badge Secretary

For enquiries about:

Liaises with Girlguiding nationally with regard to badges and certificates. Chairs the County Depots Annual General Meeting.

Contact details:

badgesecretary@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Lynne Reid

County President

For enquiries about:

Contact details:

president@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Vacancy

County Secretary

For enquiries about:

Items to be raised at Exec meetings

Contact details:

secretary@girlguidingleeds.co.uk

Lisa Dainty-Wall

County Treasurer

For enquiries about:

Monitors and maintains the financial administration of the County.

Contact details:

treasurer@girlguidingleeds.co.uk

County Co-ordinators & Advisors

Liz Purt

Leadership Qualification Lead

For enquiries about:

Advises and supports volunteers who are undertaking their leadership qualification and the mentors who support our new volunteers. Further information on who to contact can be found in the Leader Support area in Members Resources.

Contact details:

lqlead@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Clare Devine

Valuing & Developing Members Team Lead

For enquiries about:

Training, recognising achievements and opportunities for those aged 13+ (including young leaders, rangers, peer education, inspire, Queens Guide and Duke of Edinburgh award). If you have an enquiry about a specific qualification then the contact details can be found here. For more general enquiries or if you are not sure who to contact then use the email address below.

Contact details:

development@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Lynne Reid & Jean Woodcock

Enquiries - Volunteers

For enquiries about:

Queries relating to volunteer enquiries on GO.

Contact details:

joinus@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Sandra Goddard

ID Verifier

For enquiries about:

Help with DBS checks as a last resort

Contact details:

dbsgo@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Lynne Reid & Jean Woodcock

Join Us

For enquiries about:

Queries relating to girl enquiries on GO.

Contact details:

joinus@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Heather Dowling

Inclusion Adviser

For enquiries about:

Supports members regarding adults and girls who have special and complex needs.

Contact details:

inclusion@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Joanne Hoare

Inclusion & Diversity Adviser

For enquiries about:

Supports members on inclusion and diversity matters.

Contact details:

inclusion@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Suzie Moody

International Adviser

For enquiries about:

Promotes and supports international opportunities, and organises international trips. Receives international RENs.

Contact details:

international@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Vacancy

Training Coordinator

For enquiries about:

Coordinates and organises the training and ongoing development of Leaders.

Contact details:

training@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Marjorie & Judith Emsley, Barbara Barron

Archivist

For enquiries about:

Maintains the County Archives covering the history of guiding in Leeds.

Contact details:

archives@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Megan Nicholson

Growth Team Lead

For enquiries about:

Ideas and support for recruiting new members, currently focusing on adult volunteers.

Contact details:

growth@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Isla Gerrard

Next Gen Team Lead

For enquiries about:

Responsible for ensuring that our under 30 members have opportunities to develop their skills and are recognised for their achievements.

Contact details:

nextgen@girlguidingleeds.org.uk

Annual reviews

2022

2021

2020

Other information

Leeds County Structure

Forms

County Expenses form

Depots

Uniform for girls and leaders, as well as other Girlguiding badges and merchandise, is available at the following locations in Leeds.

Please support our shops as these help to fund local guiding activities. If you buy direct from us 100% of the profits goes back into Girlguiding.

Skyrac Volunteer Shop

Open every Saturday during term time from 9.30am – 1pm.

Trefoil Centre, 16a Morris Lane, Kirkstall LS5 3JD

Tel: 07754 517769

skyracdepot@ntlworld.com

Bramham Moor Depot

Open on a Saturday during term time from 10am-12noon.

Wetherby Scout Hall, Barleyfields Road, Wetherby, LS22 6PN

Tel: 01937 845033

wattlesykedivisionshop@gmail.com

Caley Depot

Always available via email, occasional visits to unit meetings.

Based in Otley, please contact via email:

Caleydepot@gmail.com

The full range of uniform and other Girlguiding merchandise is available to view or order at Girlguiding’s online shop here.