# Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 503868 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/503868)
- Latest income: £19.5k; spending £18.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: St Helens
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rainford-district-of-girl-guides-association

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THE RAINFORD GUIDE HEADQUARTERS.TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANISED CAMPS/OUTINGS AND TRAINING FOR GUIDERS AND YOUNG LEADERS.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £19.5k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £23.3k | £18.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.9k | £25k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £19.3k | £31k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £24.3k | £7,541 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.

## What it funds

Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association reported income of £19.5k and spending of £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £100k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens.

### Does Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association give each year?

The register does not break out Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.1k a year.

### How large is Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association?

In its latest reported year Rainford District of the Girl Guides Association reported income of £19.5k and spending of £18.8k.


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