Fundraising toolkit

Everything you need to raise money - from planning your activity to collecting donations

This toolkit includes all the resources you need to make your fundraising more successful than ever

Your community, local businesses, your family and friends - there are so many people out there who would love to make a contribution to Girlguiding that will improve the future of girls. The best fundraising is well planned, legal and safe - so let's get started.

Fundraising ideas

There's so many ways to fundraise - here's some ideas and suggestions to get you started

Getting started with fundraising

Know you need to raise money, but not sure how to start? These top tips will get you started on the path to success

Gift Aid

Discover how Gift Aid could raise more money for your unit - at no cost to your supporters

Fundraising downloads and resources

Everything you need to get going quickly with a range of events

Partners and local business

Learn more about how local businesses can help your fundraising

Grants from trusts and foundations

Explore how you could work with a trust or foundation to deliver great guiding in your area

Help with guiding finances

Budgeting for your unit

Create a budget for running your unit, a special project or a strategic plan

Online banking

Manage unit and level finances on the go

Keeping account records

Take control of unit finances by keeping up-to-date accounting records

End of year accounts

What you need to do at the end of each financial year to make sure your accounts are in order

Gift Aid

Discover how Gift Aid could raise more money for your unit - at no cost to your supporters

Finance policy

Our finance policy outlines responsibilities for all volunteers who manage funds and keep financial accounts. Read more.

Dealing with financial challenges quickly

How to take action if you're facing a financial challenge

Grants and funding

Do you, your members, or your unit need financial support for guiding activities?