Groups affiliated with us
The Trefoil Guild, Student Scout and Guide Clubs and other groups that work closely with Girlguiding
Groups that are connected to Girlguiding in an official way
The Scout Association and Girlguiding are separate organisations, but we share the same founder and have similar aims and principles. We aim to cooperate with the Scout Association whenever we can, and at all levels.
The Trefoil Guild is part of Girlguiding, but has a separate constitution (the governing document that works like a rule book for running the charity). It also has its own volunteers and trustees. The Trefoil Guild office is located in the Girlguiding Headquarters building.
The aims of the Trefoil Guild are:
- To give practical, financial and moral support to Guiding and Scouting
- To keep the spirit of the Guide and Scout Promises and Laws alive among members
- To carry that spirit into the communities where members live and work
Contact the Trefoil Guild Central Office
The Trefoil Guild Central Office
Tel: 020 7834 6242 ext 3010
www.trefoilguild.co.uk/
Policy
The Trefoil Guild Council and Executive make policy decisions, but they’re guided by the decisions of Girlguiding’s Board of Trustees.
The Chairman of The Trefoil Guild is appointed by the Chief Guide, on the recommendation of the Chief Guide after consultation with Country and Region Trefoil Guild Chairmen, for a term of 5 years.
Membership
- Full membership - open to anyone aged 18 or over who has been a member of Girlguiding or The Scout Association or who makes the Guide or Scout Promise.
- Associate membership - open to anyone aged 18 or over who holds either a Leader’s or Scouter’s unit appointment, or a Commissioner’s or Assistant Commissioner’s appointment in either Girlguiding or The Scout Association.
- Affiliate membership - open to anyone aged 18 or over who has not made the Guide or Scout Promise, but who subscribes to the aims and principles of the two Associations.
People who are members of The Trefoil Guild will have corporate membership of Girlguiding and WAGGGS without paying an extra subscription.
The Trefoil Guild has its own badge, range of clothing and magazine.
Finance
The Trefoil Guild is financially self-supporting.
Each Guild, County, Country and Region is responsible for its own finances. Every member of The Trefoil Guild pays an annual subscription to the Guild. This amount is agreed each year by the Executive Committee and recommended to the Council for approval.
There may also be local subscriptions which are collected at the same time as the annual subscription. Further details about the Trefoil Guild can be found in the Trefoil Guild Handbook, available from the Trefoil Guild office and on the Trefoil Guild website.
Student Scout and Guide Clubs are set up in colleges of further and higher education, universities and similar establishments. They provide a framework for students to begin, maintain, renew contact with Guiding and Scouting.
The aim of the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) is to:
- Promote Student Scout and Guide Clubs
- Provide a forum for discussion on matters affecting its affiliated clubs. SSAGO is officially recognised by Girlguiding, and is an associate organisation of The Scout Association.
All Clubs must:
- Affiliate to SSAGO
- Be self-financing
- Pay the annual affiliation fee to SSAGO
A member of a Student Scout and Guide Club does not wear guidewear. Those who are also members of Girlguiding may wear the SSAGO badge when in guidewear.
Activities
All members of a Student Scout and Guide Club must comply with the activity and safety rules of Girlguiding and The Scout Association.
With the approval of the Board of Trustees of Girlguiding, an organisation existing for the training of girls and young women may include or adopt guiding as part of its programme. With the approval of its own governing body, it may be recognised as an affiliated organisation of Girlguiding. Units formed under this arrangement are normally sponsored by the organisation or its local representative(s).
Affiliated organisations may recommend to the Board of Trustees of Girlguiding one of their members, who is also a Leader or Commissioner:
- For appointment as Director of Guiding
- To be responsible for ensuring their organisation adheres to Girlguiding's policies
At present, the only other affiliated organisation of Girlguiding is The Salvation Army.
Salvation Army units
Salvation Army guiding members are affiliated with Girlguiding while staying under the administration of the Salvation Army.
Salvation Army guiding members are governed by Girlguiding's policies, and by Orders and Regulations for Leaders of Salvation Army Affiliated Units in the United Kingdom.
Area director
The nomination of an area director for guiding is made by the divisional commander to Territorial Headquarters. Under the divisional youth officer, an area director is responsible for the extension and development of guiding throughout the division.
The area director’s duties are to:
- Maintain a link with County, Division and District Commissioners
- Visit each unit in the Division (see Orders and Regulations for Leaders of Salvation Army Affiliated Units in the United Kingdom)
Girlguiding is affiliated to the following organisations:
For further information, including affiliation numbers, contact Girlguiding Headquarters. Details of local affiliations can be obtained from country or region offices.
