We want all girls to enjoy guiding. If young members or volunteers need help to enjoy all the opportunities that Girlguiding has to offer, here are the different grants we have available and how to apply.
Finances should never be a barrier for a volunteer or young member to take part in Girlguiding. Do you need financial assistance with things such as opening a new unit, attending training, buying uniform or resources, travel, accessibility, supporting people in need, going away in the UK or further afield, unit subscriptions and annual subscriptions? If so, our access to guiding grant is there to support you.
Our volunteer warm welcome grant is available to support units in welcoming new volunteers. The £50 grant can be used for training or uniform, helping volunteers to have the best start to their guiding experience.
Individual application form
Girlguiding offer a variety of grants including setting up new Girlguiding and Trefoil units as well as travelling abroad.
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There are all sorts of other grants and funding opportunities you could apply for. See the Girlguiding website for a list. Or download the local level grants bulletin available in resources.
Where to apply for external funding Find the latest grants bulletin in resouces
Looking for some fundraising ideas for your unit, level or group? Check out ideas from across the region.
Missed HQ's summer 2026 calls on fundraising ideas? Watch the recording via the learning platform. You'll learn about the essentials for finding and applying for grants, top tips for community fundraising and gift aid, grants that are currently open across the UK and also an update on the new subscriptions process.
To help with your financial planning, HQ held a session on Gift Aid in June 2026 - view a recording of the session via the link below. This session will give you actionable knowledge on applying for Gift Aid; tips, advice and best practice; and useful resources and further training. The Gift Aid section starts at 9m 15s into the video.
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