Policies
Girlguiding policies set a universal standard for great guiding
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Our policies and procedures explain how to make sure your guiding activities are done safely and meet regulations and legal requirements.
Policies set the standard that you need to meet. The procedures will explain the practical steps you can take to be confident you're following the policy.
All volunteers must read and follow these policies and procedures to make sure we keep giving girls the best experience of guiding. If you have any questions you can contact us.
Policies A-Z
Adult members policy
Our policy on who can be a member of Girlguiding and the benefits and expectations of membership.
Adventurous activities policy
This policy explains what we consider an adventurous activity and the risk management steps you need to take.
Annual subscriptions policy
Find out why we need the annual subscription, how we decide the amount, how we use it and who pays it.
Anti-bullying and harassment policy
Find out how we define bullying and harassment, and what the roles of our volunteers and members are in upholding our ethos.
Complaints policy
Our complaints policy supports all Girlguiding members, volunteers, staff, parents or third parties who have a complaint.
Digital safeguarding policy
This policy covers all activities online – such as email, social media, blogs, virtual meetings – as well as all devices provided by Girlguiding.
Donation acceptance policy
This policy for volunteers, staff and trustees explains our approach to donations and how to decide what to refuse and to accept.
Equality and diversity policy
Discover our policy on including everyone – whatever their faith, race, culture, nationality or sexual orientation.
Finance policy
Our policy explaining our approach to finance and property.
Fundraising policy
Our fundraising policy is for volunteers and staff, and explains our approach to fundraising and how to fundraise.
Health safety and welfare policy
Find out what volunteers' responsibilities are when it comes to the health, safety and welfare of our members and anyone in contact with us.
Managing concerns about adult volunteers policy
Setting out the approach Girlguiding will take when we have concerns about adult volunteers and how a person’s role or membership may be affected.
Managing information policy
The managing information policy covers data protection and records retention. Find out how to collect and use personal data appropriately and store it safely.
Partnership screening policy
Our partnership screening policy is for all volunteers, staff and trustees. It sets out how we consider risks and benefits associated with partners.
Recruitment and vetting policy
Discover our policy for recruiting and vetting volunteers, including reference and DBS checks where relevant, so that we keep our members safe.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of girls, young women and adults is the first priority of Girlguiding. Read our safeguarding policy.
Volunteer code of conduct
Our volunteer code of conduct maps out what is expected of you and your responsibilities as a volunteer, and how to work with others in Girlguiding.
Whistleblowing policy
Our whistleblowing policy supports people who raise a serious concern to make sure we uphold the law, our polices, values and code of conduct.
Young members policy
Read our young members policy to find out about the benefits and expectations of being a young member, and how parents and carers can best support their child.