Our team are on hand to help you manage your unit finances. Contact financebuddy@girlguidingsomerset.org.uk or complete the contact form below.
End of Year Reviews
The end of year review form provides an easy-to-use checklist for your independent reviewer. Remember to update the Financial Information under Unit Details on Go when your independent check has been completed with the date your accounts were last independently reviewed.
Grants and Fundraising
Do your members or your unit need financial support for guiding activities? Our team can help you identify and apply for grants and funding.
Girlguiding grants:
- UK grants and funding
- Region grants and funding
- Somermead UK Residential Grant
- County funding request for subscriptions
Local Girlguiding grants include:
- Jenny Bungay Fund (Yeovil Division)
Other organisations:
- Youth Investment Fund (currently closed)
- National Lottery Community Fund
- Tesco Community Grants
- Co-op Local Community Fund (re-opens Spring 2022)
- Little Lives UK
- The Somerset Fund
Funding while you shop:
Gift Aid
Discover how Gift Aid could raise more money for your unit – at no cost to your supporters. Visit the Girlguiding Gift Aid page and download the information pack, then take a look at the videos created by one our volunteers.
County Finance
Here you’ll find details of the constitution of Girlguiding Somerset, and our expenses application form.
Please contact the county team with any further enquiries: