It can sometimes be difficult to find the funds to pay for things like subscriptions and residential events. So, if you are aware that funds are going to be an issue, there is help available from county, region, national and external grants (see below).
If you need any help or advice, please contact the Girlguiding Leeds Finance, Staffing & Risk Group at treasurer@girlguidingleeds.org.uk.
Leeds County
Helping Hands Grant
We are aware that there are girls and young women in the county who are not able to take part in some Guiding activities, or join a unit in the first place, because of their family’s financial circumstances. We are also aware that in some areas a whole unit can be disadvantaged because of the demographic of the local area it serves. We have therefore made a Helping Hands Grant available to support these members.
Applications can be made by a Unit Leader for an individual young member, or on behalf of a unit as a whole where the unit is in an area of deprivation or there are extraordinary circumstances.
Grant Information
Unit Application Form
Individual Application Form
International trips grant
This grant is to support those selected by region or Girlguiding nationally to attend an international trip.
To apply for an international trips grant, please complete the individual application form above.
International Trips Grant Policy
North East England Region
Unit Support Grant
Region have a unit support grant funded by Girlguiding and Children in Need to help units by subsidising adult volunteers’ and young members’ guiding costs.
You can find out more on their website.
National Girlguiding Grants
There are also a number of grants available from Girlguiding on a national level. These include a grant for those working towards their Travelling Abroad module of the Going Away With licence, the Units in Need grant, and Accessible Guiding grants.
Visit the national website for the latest information and details on making an application: National grants and funding page.
External Grants and Donations
There are a number of external organisations that offer grants. Have a look at the doing good in Leeds website for grants that are currently available. You will need to have a look at the criteria to see which are relevant to your circumstances.
https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/sources-of-grant-funding-for-voluntary-and-community-groups-in-leeds/
