Good Guiding Fund

The Good Guiding Fund is now open!

Thanks to funding from Girlguiding Scotland and The Gannochy Trust, the Good Guiding Fund is open to applications from 1 September 2025 to 12 October 2025. It will also re-open again between 19 January 2026 and 1 March 2026.

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Units, districts and divisions can apply either for a £500 grant toward an international trip involving girls or up to £500 across 3 of the following categories:  

• Meeting place rent (6 months maximum)  
• Official guiding uniform (1 item per person) 
• Subscriptions  
• Resources (including programme materials, badges and equipment)  
• Leadership activities including trips for girls  
• Training for adults  
• Recruitment activities  
• If you’re applying on behalf of a district or division, you can also apply for a contribution toward thanks and recognition activities 

Counties can only apply for a £500 grant toward an international trip involving girls. 

Support to apply

Click the buttons below to read more about each branch of the fund. As well as more information about who can apply and when the funding must be used by, you’ll find sample applications and a blank template form to help you prepare your application.  

Apply for support with international                                                                     Apply for support with other costs