Who are we

Our mission, history and the promise

We’re the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated to girls.

Girls can do anything. We help them know that, whether they’re 4 or 18 or in between. Wherever they are in the UK, girls have a home at Girlguiding.

Find out more about who we are below. 

The promise

The promise is what brings everyone in guiding together

Our mission

Wherever they are in the UK, we help girls know they can do anything

Our history

Girlguiding has a long history of empowering girls and young women to be their best

Find out more about volunteering with us

Finding your nearest unit

How to find a local Girlguiding unit for your child to join or to volunteer with

Ways of volunteering

All the different ways you can make a difference by volunteering for Girlguiding

Getting started as a volunteer

What to expect once you've registered your interest in volunteering

Young volunteers

Young people can develop key skills by volunteering for Girlguiding