01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC005548
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 25
- Postcode
- EH3 7AH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Girlguiding exists to help girls find their voice and build skills and confidence – inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and empower them to make a positive difference in their community. In Scotland, between school, social media, friendships and relationships – there’s a lot going on for girls today. Not to mention the future, the planet, education and what jobs might be around in a few years’ time. That’s why Girlguiding is more important than ever. An equal world where all girls can make a positive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. We are caring, challenging, empowering, fun, inclusive and inspiring.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Aim of Girlguiding Scotland is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and wider world according to the principles of the association, and to facilitate Guiding for girls and young women in Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £1,905,871 | £2,233,061 | 25 | 15 July 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £1,772,090 | £1,938,287 | 25 | 15 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £1,775,424 | £1,975,876 | 25 | 23 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £1,736,074 | £1,570,659 | 25 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £1,764,812 | £1,528,416 | 25 | 9 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 16 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
No direct external links on this profile. The official OSCR record and source documentation are available through BritDB’s dedicated source page.
05 Provenance
Source for this profile
© Crown Copyright and database right 2026. Contains information from the Scottish Charity Register supplied by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. BritDB is an independent service and does not claim to be the Scottish Charity Register.