Guiding is a value-for-money way of providing a range of exciting and challenging activities for your daughter. The costs involved are outlined below.

If you feel you may have trouble taking part in guiding for financial reasons, please speak to your local unit’s Leader as some assistance may be available.

Clothes and books

During her first few meetings while your daughter is trying out guiding she does not need to have any guiding clothes or books. It is up to you and your daughter's unit Leader to agree when it would be best for her to start wearing her guiding clothes and using her books.

To get an idea of the cost of these items please visit the online shop. In some areas it is possible to buy guiding clothing second hand. Please ask your daughter’s unit Leader for advice.

‘Subs’

Guiding units charge 'subs' to cover costs like equipment and the hire of the meeting place. These can be paid weekly, monthly or each term. There is also an annual subscription (which may be included in the subs) which is paid to cover the day-to-day running of the association.

Your daughter’s unit Leader will be able to tell you about the amount as well as how and when you would be expected to pay. For events like camps, holidays or adventure days, an extra charge is usually made.

If you pay income tax, your daughter's Leader can use Gift Aid to claim 28p for every £1.00 you give in subs or donations. Please ask your unit Leader for further information.