Grants, funding and projects
Grants, funding and projects
Check out the selection of funding and project options from Girlguiding Scotland, Girlguiding UK and external funds below.
Girlguiding Scotland funds and projects
Generation CashBack
Friends of Girlguiding Scotland new unit grant
Good Guiding Fund
County funds
Generation CashBack
Generation CashBack
Generation CashBack
Guide and Ranger units who meet in areas of deprivation can apply for up to £2000 to help with ongoing meeting costs and the cost of equipment and experiences to build skills and confidence. Units who take part in Generation CashBack will also receive leadership activities and opportunities for the young members in their units, as well as capacity building support for volunteers.
Friends of Girlguiding Scotland new unit grant
Friends of Girlguiding Scotland new unit grant
Friends of Girlguiding Scotland new unit grant
New and re-opening units can apply for up to £250 to help cover start-up costs for essential items, such as first aid kits and sports equipment.
Good Guiding Fund
Good Guiding Fund
Good Guiding Fund
Units, districts and divisions can apply for up to £500 to cover up to 3 categories of items to help deliver good guiding whatever that looks like in your area.
County funds
County funds
County funds
Some Girlguiding Scotland counties have their own funding available, such as to cover subscriptions for young members from deprived areas or to put on outdoor events. Ask your commissioner if there’s any funding available in your area and they’ll be able to advise you.
Girlguiding UK grants and funds
Units in need grant
Accessible guiding grant
Travelling abroad grant
Trefoil Guild new unit grant
Units in need grant
Units in need grant
Units in need grant
Units that have been open for 1 year or more, and have been affected by natural disasters, financial difficulties or are in a deprived area, can apply for up to £250.
Accessible guiding grant
Accessible guiding grant
Accessible guiding grant
Available to young members and volunteers with additional needs, or for units and individuals to support those with additional needs. The fund has no upper limit and will depend on the application, which can cover a range of additional needs.
Travelling abroad grant
Travelling abroad grant
Travelling abroad grant
Leaders who are working towards the travelling abroad module of the going away with scheme can apply for £100 or £200 to help cover their individual costs.
Trefoil Guild new unit grant
Trefoil Guild new unit grant
Trefoil Guild new unit grant
New and re-opening units can apply for up to £40, choosing from a list of start-up materials such as badge books and Queens Guide Award record books.
WAGGGS Ukraine emergency fund
WAGGGS Ukraine emergency fund
WAGGGS Ukraine emergency fund
WAGGGS Ukraine emergency fund
Units can apply for £100 per young member who has come from Ukraine and has been affected by the war. This can cover things such as uniform and subscriptions. The website page also has translated documents for young members, volunteers, and parents/carers.
External funding
We’ve pulled together a list of Scotland-wide and UK-wide funds that may support local guiding.
Check out our page on fundrasing!
Fundraising can be a great way to bulk up your unit funds. From raising money for a special adventure to fundraising for a camp or even an international trip away – there are lots of different options!
Need help with your unit finances?
Scotland has different rules to the rest of the UK on things like property and charity regulations. We’re here to help with questions on financial and charity management.