Annual Report - Girlguiding Leeds

THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Girlguiding Leeds
COUNTY PRESIDENT
Glennis Allan
COUNTY VICE PRESIDENTS
Jean Collinson
Val Faint
Judith Johns
Jenny Roberts
Marjorie Emsley
Andrea Hanson
Eunice Kinghorn
Ruth Spencer
Doreen Escolme
Ann Hemsworth
Dorothy Lazarus
TRUSTEES OF GIRLGUIDING LEEDS
COUNTY COMISSIONONER
Audrey Morrall
DIVISION COMMISSIONERS
Airedale:
Athill:
Billing:
Bramham Moor:
Chevin:
Elmet:
Mairi Devlin/Shagufta Sharif
Ann Sadler
Anita Caldwell/Joscelin Davidson
Susan Everard
Leni Busfield
Caroline Brannigan
Leeds North:
Leeds North East:
Leeds South East:
Leeds South West:
Leeds West:
Skyrac:
COUNTY SECRETARY
Tricia Smith
COUNTY TREASURER
Jan Ali
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Cathy Barratt
Jane Murray/Elaine Gee
Marjorie Bell
Beverley Juniper
Sophie Etherington
Pam Hayward
OTHER COUNTY PERSONNEL
ASSISTANT COUNTY SECRETARY (CRB)
Ruth Spencer, Pauline Barker, Sandra Goddard
ASSISTANT COUNTY SECRETARY (CRB & Desktop Publishing)
Sandra Goddard
COUNTY GO CO-ORDINATORS
Jackie Standring and Sue Marley
COUNTY ADVISERS AND CO-ORDINATORS
ARTS ADVISER
Lesley Barnham
LEAD CO-ORDINATOR – Advisers – Anne Schofield
PROGRAMME, LEADERSHIP & TRAINING
Louise Flynn/Andrea Simon – Lead Co-Ordinator
BADEN-POWELL AWARD CO-ORDINATOR
Jane Murray
PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVISER
Claire Fowkes
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD ADVISER
Sarah Goddard
QUEEN’S GUIDE CO-ORDINATOR
Sarah Goddard
FIRST RESPONSE ADVISER
Sue Everard
SAFE FROM HARM CO0RDINATOR
Canon Ann Hemsworth
FRIENDS OF GIRLGUIDING LEEDS
Jenny Roberts
SENIOR SECTI0N ADVISER
Marie Pearson
INTERNATIONAL ADVISER
Karen Whitelaw
Peer Educator Co-ordinator
Lucy Greenfield
JOIN US CO-ORDINATOR
Lynne Reid
ADVISER FOR MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Hazel Stancliffe
LEADERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Sue Everard
TREFOIL GUILD CHAIRMAN
Diana Bell
ASSISTANT COUNTY LEADERSHIP CO-ORDINATORS
Mavis Davison and Jan Smith
YOUNG LEADERS (Administration)
Debbie Sherratt
LEADERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
Carol Medd
ROBIN HOLE CHAIRMAN
Judith Emsley
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ADVISER
Lynne Baum
TREFOIL CENTRE CHAIRMAN
Maureen Hallatt
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Awards and Thanks
County Good Service Award
Louise Flynn
Mavis Davison
Carol Medd
Jan Smith
Award Queens Guide
Jess Beck
Commonwealth Award
Abigail Houseman
Lucy Wilkinson
Thanks Badge
Sid Mayhew
Peter Spencer
Steven Girt
Peter Williams
Tony Denton
Peter Busfield
County Service:
Jenny Cantrell
Jane Murray
Louise Flynn
Anita Caldwell
Thanks to the following for service given:
Peer Educator Co-ordinator
Leeds North East Division Commissioner
Lead Co-Ordinator PLT
Billing Division Commissioner
The Task & Finish Groups
Bradstock County Camp
Awards Evening
Welcome to:
Elaine Gee
Joscelin Davidson
Leeds North East Division Commissioner
Billing Division Commissioner
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Long Service Awards 2013
50 years of Service
40 years of Service
Marjorie Emsley
Sue Bunn
Christine Featherstone
30 years of Service
20 Years of Service
Anne Thompson
Susan Boddy
Judith Johns
Elizabeth Marshall
Glennis Allan
Jean Wager
Helen Pickersgill
Hazel Longstaffe
Mandy Helmsley
Christine Warrington
Leeds County 25 Year Brooches
Jeanette Padgett
Amanda Helmsley
Elizabeth Loveday
Amanda Kirk
Trudy Forkes
Louise Flynn
Ann Sadler
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From the County Commissioner
It does not seem two minutes since I last sat down to write the
Annual Report. The years always seems to go so fast, that’s because
we fit so much into each year with weekly meetings, camps,
trainings and events, we certainly don’t stand still in Leeds, as soon
as one event has taken place we are fast moving on to the next.
Leeds County is very fortunate that we have fantastic Leaders who
provide our Rainbows, Brownies Guides and Senior Section with some
fantastic experiences which will provide them with happy memories
for years to come and will influence their future successes.
Thank you to all the District and Division Commissioners and to the
County teams, who give up so much time to organise all the great
events that we have in the County.
We held our County camp at Bradley Wood campsite for Brownies,
Guides and Senior Section members. There were so many activities available for the girls, archery,
bungee trampoline, climbing, cave bus, coracle building to wide game. Everyone had a great time
and made new friends and the weather was great which is always an added bonus when camping.
The Owl Trail around Leeds had girls discovering Owls in parts of Leeds they did not know existed
and made them look at their surroundings and the buildings in a different way.
A trim trail was installed at Robin Hole it proved to be difficult due to the heavy snow we
experienced at the beginning of the year but they did a great job. It has been a big hit with units
who have stayed during the year and will be enjoyed for many years to come.
Many girls from Leeds joined in the NEE region camp, Giggles near Settle with many of our Leaders
being involved in the organisational side of the event. The young people who attended will have so
many happy memories that they will always remember the week spent in the beautiful Yorkshire
dales.
The Awards evening continues to be a great event where we can celebrate Leaders long service to
guiding and an opportunity to thank Leaders and groups of people for all they do.
We have offered a great variety of trainings this year from the usual first response, New to
Leadership and GACHS but we also tried new ideas and the trainings for Leaders to bring girls along
with them proved a success and will be repeated again in 2014. County Training day goes from
strength to strength and is now set firmly in the training calendar. Trainings offer so many
opportunities, and for us as Leaders it is a chance to learn new ideas, learn new skills we
did not know we had, have fun and make new friends. While keeping up
with the programme which is always changing.
Congratulations to all our Leaders who have gained their
Adult Leader Qualification, camp and residential licences
and congratulations to members of the Senior Section on
achieving their young leader qualification Duke of
Edinburgh awards and to all the guides who gained their
BP awards.
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The NEE Annual Review was held at the Cutlers Hall in Sheffield an amazing venue with so much
history and so many beautiful pieces of silver on show.
The bi annual carol concert in York Minster is such a lovely start to the festive season and certainly
makes you feel proud to be part of such a great organisation one of the few occasions that we get
to parade all our beautiful standards.
Guiding is always changing and 2013 was no exception. We saw the launch of Join Us which we have
all had to get to grips with. January saw the launch of the promise consultation where over 40000
members took the time to consider and give their views. This resulted in the new promise which will
open guiding to all.
We also changed the strap line to ‘We Discover, We Grow’ and here in Leeds I am proud to say that
we certainly do just that!
Audrey Morrall
County Commissioner
County President’s Message
Another busy and exciting year has passed! How come it goes all too quickly? It must be because we are
having a good time! We all have loads of happy memories and even more photos to look back on and share
with the girls in the coming years.
Occasionally you come across a photo that reminds you of an event you have completely forgotten about or a
girl you haven’t thought of for a long time and wonder what they have made of their life so far. Hopefully
they have made a success of what they are doing and are contented. It would be great to think that activities
and experiences that you have provided for them have stayed with them and added to their knowledge and
understanding in ways that are not provided as part of school or home life.
I recall my Brown Owl from the 50’s and can see her face now and remember so many of the meetings, badges
and outings we took part in. Even then it was a wonderful feeling to be a part of such a vast and well
respected movement and I feel such warmth towards all the Leaders that made being a member such fun.
Maybe we don’t credit ourselves enough with the good influence we can have upon the members of our units,
even though we only see them maybe once a week and then mostly during term time.
Perhaps we get to know them and them us so much better when we take them away on Pack Holidays and
Camps. It was always amazing to see the very quiet ones come into their own when away and girls who were
loud, noisy and boisterous suddenly become the most responsible and sensitive people you could imagine. A
complete reversal!
Changes occur in Guiding, as in life, that we have to accept as being for the common good.
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Health and Safety issues are now tighter than ever and living in a litigious society makes
accountability
paramount. It all adds to the work load for volunteers, but our unit’s safety is so essential. Looking back over
the last 50 or so years ( ahh!) the changes have been enormous. The uniform and badges have altered too to
reflect the girls’ experiences. I never had the opportunity to do computer, skiing or many of the badges now
available and I wonder what badges will be on offer 50 years from now!
One big change we have had is to our Promise. I suppose we never really considered that it was in need of
change and people have been divided as to the end result. The promise is central to our movement and makes
us what we are and not a club. Some members struggle with the new wording New initiatives are difficult to
cope with as deep down many of us really don’t like fundamental things to be transformed -we are resistant
to change, but each and every one of us was given the opportunity to comment on the phrasing and we
should support the outcome.
Thank you for all you do for Girlguiding Leeds. Enjoy working with your units, and most of all have fun. The
girls will remember!
Glennis Allan
County President
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DIVISION REPORTS 2013
Airedale Division
Whatever The Time of Year We love Girlguiding, take a journey through 2013 with us
Winter
1st Pudsey Rainbows revelled in the joys of winter. They
designed their own model snowman, and, with a lot of white
stuff!! One lucky rainbow was transformed into a snowman.
They held an exciting snowman race; each rainbow with a
cotton wool snowball attached to her nose with Vaseline.
1st Woodhull Rainbows were inspired by their trip to Leeds
Rockz to put on a show for parents and friends for Thinking Day with Bollywood
dancing (of course), a play depicting the legend of the Chinese Zodiac and action songs from around
the world.
A Careers Night at 1st Pudsey Brownies brought 14 women, including an engineer, a project
manager, a teacher, an accountant, a nurse, and a forensic scientist to talk about their work.
Spring
Brown Owl at 4th Pudsey Brownies was leading lady in a musical play” Deanna and the Three
Musketeers”. Division Rainbow and Brownie units cheered her performance to the rafters.
4th Pudsey Guides’ highlight of 2013 was going to Bradstock County Camp. The unit opened in March
2012. In just over a year they raised enough money to buy camping equipment for 24 guides. The
girls had a brilliant time and the new Leaders have been pleasantly surprised at how well the
camping experience went.
1st Pudsey Brownies really are Girls in Action. Their verdict on doing the badge: “We found out
about how girls can do anything and talked about ways to make sure girls don’t get stopped from
doing things because other people think they can’t.” Cue action of another sort when they went
rock climbing at The Depot in Pudsey. Their opinion; “We had a great time and can climb anything
now”.
Summer
2nd Pudsey Rainbows enjoyed a visit to Rodley nature
reserve, assisted by some great volunteers who knew the
name of every species of flora, fauna and minibeast
encountered by the rainbows. The girls had a chance to use
binoculars, do pond dipping and observe birds from the hide.
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1st Farsley Guides spent an afternoon at Reva reservoir kayaking.
Persistence really did pay off as it had to be cancelled twice due
to adverse weather conditions. The guides loved the experience.
Great fun was has by all. They hope to take up the instructor’s
offer and return for a full day, to include sailing too, in 2014
Autumn
1st Farsley Rainbows got to know their local community policemen when they came to talk to them
about Stranger Danger. They also learned how to operate a police radio!
Gory and ghastly! That was 1st Pudsey Brownies First Aid badge testing night when they used
professional make up artistry to fake some critical injuries.
Culture vultures 1st and 3rd Pudsey Guides sussed out transport connections and visited Leeds City
Museum and Bradford Media Museum in the same day.
1st Woodhall Brownies took a trip to York’s Chocolate Story, educating their taste buds, watching a
master chocolatier at work and making their own choc lollies to take home. Afterwards the grim
weather led to them taking shelter at the National Railway Museum, where they ate their lunch in
steam age train cabins. “It was a busy day. We all got a bit soggy but we had a new found love of
trains and VERY chocolaty.
Mairi Devlin
Athill Division
2013 saw Athill Division taking an active part in the County
camp “Bradstock” as Kirstie Lewis 2nd Adel Guide leader
took charge of the catering for the camp team and Athill’s
recently re-opened Ranger Unit volunteered for the service
team. The Rangers all enjoyed the experience and vowed to
get involved again.
Many new guiding friends were made as 2nd Adel guides camped with Chapel Allerton
guides to allow Kirstie to take charge of the camp catering, and 1st Cookridge and 38th Leeds Holy
Name Guides joined together as a District camp.
A number of Baden Powell Awards were gained in 2013. Congratulations are due to Katie Elton,
Victoria Banks, Rebecca Clarkson, Abigail Nash, Harriet James and Ella Tinsley of 2nd Adel Guides
and Eden Philpott, Summer Richardson and Kira Cherrington of 4th Cookridge Guides.
Over the year Jenny Baker, 4th Cookridge Brownies gained her leadership award and attended the
County Awards Evening. Y.L. Abigail Houseman was presented with her Commonwealth Award, Ann
Sadler with 25 years Rose for service in Leeds County and Sid Mayhew and his team were all
presented with Guiding thank you awards for their sterling work over the years at County and N.E.E.
events organising the traffic, parking and security. Well done to everyone.
Congratulations to Harriet Jackson who was selected for N.E.E. trip abroad.
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A carol concert by 2nd Adel Brownies and Guides raised £93:50 for the Red Cross Philippine Disaster
Emergency Fund.
sadly we waved good bye to Helen Lloyd, 7th Cookridge Brownies, Brown Owl for many years who
left to live in Germany due to her husband’s work, and her daughter Harriet
who was a Rainbow and about to start in Brownies, but we
are looking forward to welcoming her back to Guides on her
return. Thank you and a warm welcome to Janine Lewis for
taking on the unit for the next 3yrs.
Well done to everyone involved in Guiding in Athill and thank
you for all your hard work.
Ann Sadler
Billing Division
2013 was a busy year for Billing Division!
Highlights include Bradstock County Camp, a trip to the Playhouse, a District trip to
Waddow for outdoor activities, outdoor cooking in the woods, and at least one brave,
intrepid unit undertook the Chocolate Challenge, training hard for when this becomes an
Olympic sport. Bradley Woods has been another popular destination this year, with
Rainbows joining other Rainbows from around the Region at the Rainbow Adventure Day.
Lots of Brownies have enjoyed many pack holidays, including a few first timers, and Guides
and Senior Section have been perhaps more select in number on their outings, but equally
adventurous, some crossing the border into Scotland last summer. Whilst the girls have
been out and about, the Division Trefoil Guild has had speakers come to them, as well as
visiting Hebden and Grassington.
Lots of badges have been gained, from Roundabouts to GFIs with anything and everything in
between!
Money has been raised for the Philippines, and for Macmillan, with shoeboxes sent to the
Ukraine, and baby boxes made up for Leeds Asylum Seekers.
Various Leaders have joined us this year from the
Fresher’s Fayre at Trinity, and lots of Leaders have been
busy working on a selection of residential licences,
including a Senior Section Permit, and a triumvirate of
intrepid Leaders braved driving the affectionately known
“mini-shed” to do their MiDAS training, plus lots of new
Module 1s are in progress as people venture into the previously uncharted
territory of different sections. Well done and thank you, ladies.
In October, Anita handed over the reins of the Division, and I’d like to thank her very much
for all her hard work over the last few years.
Joscelin Davidson
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Braham Moor Division
Bramham Moor Division is made up of three Districts, Boston Spa, Hetchell and Wetherby.
Within the Division we have five Rainbow units, twelve Brownie units, eight Guide units and
three Senior Section units. We also have a Depot and any profits made are used to benefit
the members of the Division. The Boston Spa Trefoil Guild are always willing to help at
various activities. The Districts all hold a variety of regular events each year i.e. swimming
galas, carol services, Thinking Day activities, walks, pack holidays and camps.
We were delighted that Elizabeth Timperley was selected to go to Ethiopia last year.
Bramham Moor Division were also proud to host the Leeds County Awards evening last
September, where it was lovely to see so many people from within the County receiving
various awards. The guest speaker, who gave a very entertaining talk about her year as
Lord Mayor of Leeds.
Sue Everard
Chevin Division
Two Thousand and thirteen has been a successful year for Chevin Division. We have two Leaders
who have been presented with the Queen’s Guide Award, Jenny Pemberton, Reva District guider
with 1st Esholt Guides, and Lucy Wilkinson, Caley District Guider with 2nd and 5th Otley Brownie
units. Both were presented with their awards by Gill Slocombe at the Goldsmith’s Hall in London in
November.
Jenny’s challenges included five themes and covered service in Guiding, outdoor challenges,
personal skill development and community action and residential. Her biggest project was
organising a collection of toys and clothing for youngsters in Romania delivering them herself. Jenny
spent two weeks in Romania visiting different homes and sharing her knowledge and techniques
with carers. On her return she led a series of activities with her Guide unit focussing on developing
awareness of living with disabilities, and growing links with local organisations. Gill Slocombe
congratulated Jenny on receiving the award and said “This represents a massive achievement for
Jenny, and the culmination of three years planning and organisation.
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Lucy Wilkinson spent several years completing a series of demanding challenges including learning
how to Kayak and going on an exploration of London. She also raised hundreds of pounds for the
Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Lucy’s biggest challenge was Kayaking because of a bad experience when
she was younger when she nearly died after capsizing. Lucy said that Guiding has changed her life
letting her grow as a person and gaining in confidence. Completing the award has inspired her to
continue her work with Girlguiding and to become a teaching assistant in in primary schools to help
students who are struggling completing their ambitions. Lucy and Jenny join an impressive list of
former Queen’s Guide Award recipients including BBC journalist Kate Silverton.
Guiding in the Division is thriving due to the commitment of good Leadership. Guide units attended
the County Camp ‘Bradstock at Bradley Woods. Other Guiding events include the BP weekend at
Giggles, NEE BP weekend, BP awards, trips to London and Brownie holidays at Robin Hole. 1st Esholt
Brownies celebrated 50 years with a birthday party. These events and challenges are extra to the
weekly activities that go on at unit meetings.
Congratulations to Lucy Collyer, a Ranger with 1st Guiseley Ranger Unit, has been chosen to
represent North East England at Norway’s Scout and Guide Jamboree ‘Asker’ in the summer 2014.
Also, Katharine Foxton of the same unit gained the Young Leader Qualification and the Silver D of E
award.
The Division looks forward to 2014 and the Brownie Centenary, both Districts are in the process of
planning their own Brownie Birthday celebrations as well as attending the County and NEE events.
Leni Busfield
Elmet Division
2013 saw members of Elmet Division being involved in lots of activities, with plenty of Good
Guiding on show. Rainbow Units in Elmet made bubbles, gained the Roundabout global
badge and enjoyed outdoor venues like Branching Out. Rainbows have also visited Build a
Bear to make a Unit mascot, and one unit finished off 2013 by sledging at Xscape!
Elmet Brownies have been having just as much fun, with some Brownies learning about
water safety, and another Unit visiting Killingbeck Police Station. Brownies in Elmet have
been earning lots of badges including Agility, Crime Prevention, Science Investigator, Friend
to Animals and Number Fun. There have also been visits to Eureka, Hope Pastures Horse
and Pony Sanctuary and the Capital FM Radio Station. There were Brownie camps and
holidays all over the local area and even at Waddow, Paxwold and a sleepover at The
Deep.
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Guide units in Elmet Division have also been out
and about - units have sung in the new Trinity
Centre and the Crossgates Centre, been camping
at Bradstock, Wellies and Wristbands, holidayed
at Hazel House and even taken part in a photoshoot for Kingswood Activity Centre. Units have
been involved in community events, taking part
in Swarcliffe and Garforth Galas, marshalled at
the Leeds Triathlon and the Jane Tomlinson Run for All.
Several Guides have completed their BP Award, with some girls going on
adventures on the Tall Ships and LINKS weekends.
The Senior Section units in Elmet have also been busy, their meetings have included making
popping candy chocolate eggs and vintage style coat hooks. They went on trips to Alton
Towers, NEE Giggles camp, and even a long healthy walk (even if it was to Pizza Hut!).
Elmet Division is looking forward to what 2014 will bring!
Caroline Brannigan
Leeds North Division
Leeds North continues to be a thriving and active Division. All units are busy with
activities, holidays and camps with many taking the opportunity to join in the various
activities organised at County level.
It is always encouraging when new Leaders come forward to join units and offer their time
and efforts for the benefit of the girls at all levels of Guiding. Sadly, at the end of 2013 our
Division, and in particular, Alwoodley District said “goodbye” to Sara Dunn. Sara had been
a Leader in Alwoodley for over 30 years as both a Brownie and Guide Leader. During this
time she had also served as Division Secretary for 5 years and District Commissioner. We
were sad to see Sara go, but are thankful for the many years of service she has given to
Guiding. As with everything in life, what you put in you get out and Sara had obviously
gained much fun and enjoyment from her time in Guiding or she wouldn’t have
stayed in it for so long. The influence she had over the
development of many many girls over the years
cannot be under estimated and we wish her well
in her “retirement”. Let’s hope there are one or
two more amongst the current crop of Leaders
who will reach this milestone.
Thank you to everyone in Leeds North Division
for your hard work and dedication during 2013.
Cathy Barratt
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Leeds North East Division
Our Division continues to be very active. Over the last year many Guide units have camped
and there have been a number of Brownie Pack Holidays. Over 90 members of Moortown
District had a very enjoyable evening at the pantomime.
Sadly we lost a valued member of Guiding in Val Smith, and Oakwood District have held a
coffee morning and sponsored walk to raise money for a bench which will in the near future
be dedicated to Val. We have a new Division team and a new depot and a very busy Trefoil
Guild.
To celebrate the Big Brownie Birthday we are planning a Division weekend at Bramhope in
September and hope that many Brownies will join us for what promises to be an exciting
and action packed event.
Elaine Gee
Leeds South East Division
Over the last year the Division has continued to grow and develop. In June we held Brownie
Revels at Robin Hole, over 100 members of Girlguiding attended both young and a little bit
older. We had a full day’s programme of miniature raft building, bouncy castle, treasure
hunt, space hoppers races, face painting and a camp fire. The day ended with all the
Brownies and some of the adults enjoying a water slide, a huge success. In December SE
Division represented Leeds County at the York Minster Carol Concert and the standard was
carried by three of our youngest Leaders. The Division looks forward to growing in 2014.
Marjorie Bell
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Leeds South West
This year has continued with its challenges, Leeds South West continues to grow Guiding,
with new Units opening. The Division comprises of six Districts with in total 16 Rainbow
Units, 24 Brownie Units, 16 Guide Unit, 8 Senior Section and a thriving Trefoil Guild. We
have welcomed new volunteers who have embarked on the Leadership Training and have
sadly said goodbye to some
Leaders, we now have 162 members and 49 recognised
volunteers,
with 866 young members being provided with the
opportunities that Guiding offers. Now with Join us in
place we are excited by the number of applications to
join all levels, though with a surge in the number of
girls wanting to join Rainbows, this has caused long
waiting lists, with Districts unable to meet the demand
for places. We have opened new units but it has not
been easy running some units as we urgently need more
adult volunteers coming forward.
We have developed our own local training programme, to compliment the Trainings held at
County, we have delivered Training sessions in all the Districts, with First aid, Singing in the
Units and air and share sessions being the most successful and fun!
Thanks to all the Leaders and volunteers for continuing to offer the girls great Guiding
every week , a specials thanks to all the Rainbows , Brownies, Guides and senior sections
for just being yourselves and helping to plan and take part in some great activities. My
special thanks to the Leeds SW Exec and Trefoil Guild for offering their support to Leaders
through their roles in Guiding
Morley District continues to thrive with long waiting lists for Rainbows especially. As a
district we continue to take part in town events such as Remembrance and St George's.
Each section takes part in trips with units joining up for camps and sleepovers and the
Rainbows visiting Canon Hall. Unfortunately, 1st Churwell Brownies shut last year with the
departure of the Leaders however Rachael Kirkwood took over the unit a few months later.
We've had a swap of Leadership teams between 1st Morley Brownies and Guides. 1st Morley
Guides have also welcomed a new volunteer Lily and we hope that she will take the plunge
and do the LQ. Our Ranger unit welcomed a new leader Sophie Andrews/Knight and she is
adding the Senior Section module one to her Rainbow qualification. 2nd Morley Guides in
particular is in need of adult help as Jessica Beck is the only adult leader with her 18 year
old leader going to university in September and we don't know if she will move out of the
area yet - so if anyone knows anyone please let us know! The Ranger unit has now
welcomed girls from 5 different Guide units (1st & 2nd
Morley, 2nd Churwell; 13th Morley and 1st Woodkirk!)
hopefully this will continue as the original members get
older and fly off to university. Jayne finished her role as
Morley DC in Sept/Oct last year. As ever we are an active
district and promoting the need for more volunteers
wherever we can!
Bev Juniper
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Leeds West Division
There were many exciting trip and events throughout Leeds West last year including; Trips
to the Isle of Man for Brownies, PGL and many pack holidays and sleepovers. We have also
been branching out and run several events with units in Headingly District.
We have had a lot of Success for our Leaders too with Leaders in Armley and Wortley
completing Leadership Qualifications and the Camp and holiday Scheme.
We have a new District commissioner, Trish Hayes in Armley and Emma Turner from
Bramley has taken on a NEE role of International Adviser. Keeping with an international
theme one of our younger Leaders organised an international Exploration as part of her
Queen’s Guide Award.
We have had Two Girls complete their BP award and many of Armley rangers have been
busy completing their Chief Guide Challenge.
Last year ended on a high last year for Leeds West with our first Division carol service, a
great event enjoyed by all attended and I would like to thank Nikki and Wortley for hosting
it.
Sophie Etherington
Skyrac Division
Skyrac Division have had a quieter year than usual however, units are continuing to keep
busy and offer first class Guiding to the Girls in our area, as always we are grateful for the
help given to our units by the Students from the Leeds Universities and Colleges. Brownies
and Guides have taken part in the events provided this year by County and several units had
Girls successfully auditon for Girlguiding Leeds Rockz in November. We started our Big
Brownie Birthday celebrations in September and we are looking forward to continuing our
celebrations next year.
Pam Hayward
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Trefoil Guild
Guilds have had a busy and interesting year enjoying activities inspired by the 7 T’s Challenge in
recognition of 70 years of the Trefoil Guild - Challenges and Activity ideas based on 7 things
beginning with the letter T. Most Guilds used the challenge to assist in their programme planning for
2013. The Secretary, Treasurer and I attended the NE England Trefoil Guild Team event at Waddow
when we discussed the Strategic Plan with many ideas exchanged and a leaflet designed by Leeds
was adopted as PR material for the Region.
We had a well-attended Region Annual Meeting in Barnsley and a number of members attended the
National Annual Meeting in Glasgow, for some a first trip to this event. A large group enjoyed a trip
on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway with lunch and a trip on a vintage coach organised by the
Chairman of Leeds North who is a train driver on the line. A first for the County was to attend the
Fresher’s Volunteers Fair at the University, working with the University Scout and Guide Club.
Members helped by taking the details of 25 people interested in helping with Units, most of them
being placed very quickly. This year we were pleased to be invited to attend the County Training
Day, meeting and greeting Leaders from all sections and helping to serve drinks.
At the beginning of October I attended the National Trefoil gathering at the Swanwick Conference
Centre when, amongst valuable sessions, the new Trefoil Guild Voyage Award was launched. The
award is open to all Trefoil Guild members and can be achieved at three levels, Bronze, Silver and
Gold and it is anticipated that the five areas of challenge will take an individual 12 months to
complete. We held a very successful coffee morning at the Trefoil Centre in November raising
money for a banner that can be displayed at events when members are present.
We continue to support Girlguiding in a number of different ways at Unit, District and Division level
so do please continue to remember to ask the Trefoil Guild members if you need help with anything
- our members have a lot of skills to share.
We have welcomed four new Chairmen together with new members in some Guilds. All Guilds
continue to have full and varied programmes where fun and fellowship can be shared. Sadly, the
year has also recorded the deaths of some members who have given years of service to Girlguiding
in Leeds County and church services celebrating their lives were well attended my members
together with members of Girlguiding Leeds. The Trefoil Guild continues to thrive in the County
and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members and Chairmen for their continuing
support.
Diana Bell
Chairman – Trefoil
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.WARRRANTS AND REGISTRATIONS
Census figures as at 22nd February 2013
Total number of Girl members in Girlguiding Leeds.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18+
Err
Total
Rainbow
431
690
96
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1217
Brownie
0
0
657
930
819
316
21
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2744
Guide
0
0
0
0
0
237
450
312
242
103
27
6
0
0
0
1377
Senior
Section
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
32
47
32
23
14
0
149
Total number of Adult members in Girlguiding Leeds.
Commissioner
46
Leader
740
Young Leader
137
Other Volunteer
337
Unit Helper
133
Total
1393
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Leeds County Guide Association
operating as Girlguiding Leeds
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31st December 2013
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Leeds County Guide Association
Operating as Girlguiding Leeds
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2013, which are set out on
pages 3 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011
(the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Margaret A Fry FCA
Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
9 Layton Park Croft, Rawdon.
12 March 2014
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Leeds County Guide Association Receipts and Payments Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2013
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Receipts
Membership
Subscriptions
Grants &
Donations
Investment
Income
Tax Refund
Guiding
Activities (Note
3)
Guiding
Development
(Note 4)
Hire of Property
and Equipment
Sundry Other
Receipts
Sale of
Investments
87,849
Payments
Insurance
Guiding
Activities (Note
3)
Administration
Costs
Guiding
Development
(Note 4)
Running Costs
of Property &
Equipment
Subsidies and
Donations
Membership
Subscriptions
Sundry Other
Expenses
52,016
Excess of
Receipts over
Payments
Opening Bank
and Cash
Balances
Closing Bank
and Cash
Balances
Designated Funds
Restricted Funds
£
2013
2012
£
£
16,640
3,150
0
19,790
17,391
536
593
0
1,129
6,102
1,315
518
601
2,434
2,462
101
54,970
0
0
0
0
101
54,970
0
97,975
2,739
0
0
2,739
3,736
0
6,672
0
6,672
6,009
1,171
1,493
0
2,664
1,441
10,377
4,629
2,295
17,301
0
17,055
2,896
107,800
135,116
462
30,029
1,976
0
0
0
2,438
30,029
2,179
91,611
5,147
0
0
5,147
5,872
10,958
0
0
10,958
11,526
171
8,613
13,000
21,784
8,764
321
0
3,485
3,806
4,125
3,651
0
0
3,651
3,899
1,277
2,117
0
3,394
903
12,706
35,833
4,349
-13,589
26,593
128,879
6,237
77,500
64,251
214,216
355,967
349,730
113,333
68,600
200,627
382,560
355,967
16,485
81,207
Leeds County Guide Association Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2013
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Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted Funds Total2013
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
Cash Funds
Cash in Hand
53
3
56
Bank Current
49,087
9,897
2,295
61,279
Account
Leeds
64,193
58,700
198,332
321,225
Charityline
Account
113,333
68,600
200,627
382,560
Other Assets Held for the Unrestricted Use of Leeds County Guide Association
Land, Buildings, Furnishings and Equipment at:
Robin Hole
Trefoil Centre
Computer and Photocopying Equipment
County Standard
The attached notes on pages 5 and 6 form part of these financial statements.
Total2012
£
59
22,668
333,240
355,967
Leeds County Guide Association Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2013
Statement of Public Benefit
The Leeds County Guide Association is a branch of Girlguiding UK, which with its branches forms the
United Kingdom's largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women. A report on Girlguiding
UK's public benefit activities during the previous year can be found in its latest Annual Report.
The Leeds County Guide Association has continued to provide its own public benefit activities in
particular by providing organisational and administrative support and training to subsidiary branches
of
Girlguiding UK within the County, and organising activities principally for the benefit of those
branches,
and also promoting more broadly the charitable objects of Girlguiding UK for the benefit of girls and
young women.
Notes to The Financial Statements
1. The financial statements of Leeds County Guide Association have been prepared in accordance
with the Statement of Recommended Practice 2008 using the Receipts and Payments basis.
2. The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were:
Bal B/fwd
Receipts
Payments
Transfer
Bal C/Fwd
Restricted
Phyllis
205,460
601
13,000
0
193,061
Holmes Robin
Hole Fund
Outdoor
1,613
0
410
0
1,203
Activities
International
1,650
0
300
0
1,350
Travel
Jimbo's Fund
5,493
0
2,775
0
2,718
Guiding
0
2,295
0
0
2,295
Development
214,216
2,896
16,485
0
200,627
Designated Funds
Outdoor
1,925
0
0
0
1,925
Activities
Robin Hole
17,014
9,598
7,304
0
19,308
Trefoil Centre
35,312
7,457
5,402
0
37,367
Technology
10,000
0
0
0
10,000
Fund
64,251
17,055
12,706
0
68,600
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