Girlguiding Birmingham

09/06/2026

Today on International Archives Day, we’re shining a light on the stories stitched into Girlguiding’s past. Our archives hold more than 100 years of memories — and our badges are a huge part of that.
Our brilliant work‑experience student has begun cataloguing interest badges for our Badges Project, discovering rare early designs with support from our dedicated Archives team.
If you have interest badges tucked away from your guiding days, we’d love to give them a home in our collection. Every badge tells a story 💙

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who filled in our county day survey and gave their views on what trainings we should offer. We are now finalising the programme, and a booking form and further details will be available soon.

06/06/2026

Abi Mullin one of our leaders and D of E team says ‘Would you like to receive a FREE workshop in your unit meeting place, allowing your Guides to contribute to research on teenage girls co-designing inclusive green spaces? The activities would also enable girls to work towards their Architects for Action UMA from the Take Action theme.

Zoe is a Doctoral Researcher from Birmingham City University. She would like to support girls to use their unique experience of public green spaces to act as innovative co-designers of a future active park space in Birmingham. This would also foster girls' sense of ownership, leadership, design & community-mindedness.

Zoe can offer a free, fully risk assessed & resourced workshop (alongside a survey), allowing girls to have their say & spark change across Birmingham!
Please email Zoe to arrange your workshop ([email protected]) or email Abi from 122nd Guides ([email protected]) to discuss this opportunity.’

05/06/2026

The way Girlguiding’s subscriptions are calculated and invoiced is changing from 2027 - so now’s a great time to start planning ahead and build your confidence in managing subscriptions and unit budgets.

To help, we’re running a series of support calls, delivered by trainers and specialists and packed with practical tips and skills around budgeting, fundraising and Gift Aid:

Better budgets – 11 June, 7–8.30pm (sign up link: https://girlguiding.zoom.us/meeting/register/8H7SEUhnQeOmz5ltfxCKnw #/registration)

Fundraising ideas – 16 June or 24 June, 7pm-8pm (sign up link: https://learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/index.php)

Gift Aid – 23 June, 7–8.30pm (sign up link: https://girlguiding.zoom.us/meeting/register/9FpNw1ClTzuS7XxLkQkfPQ #/registration)

Please register using the links above to attend. Calls will be available to watch as recordings if you're not able to join.

05/06/2026

Wishing Anne McGibbon and Cath Hills a truly fabulous time tomorrow as they attend Girlguiding Celebrates at the Odeon Leicester Square. Their nominations recognise the inspirational work they do and the unwavering support they give as volunteers.

Anne’s nomination was so powerful that it’s being shared as a case study at the event — a wonderful testament to her impact and dedication.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

HQ recently emailed some volunteers about the phasing out of the Asst. Leader role.

This will not impact those who have done the new Leadership scheme (LDP) or those that have ALQ module 4 recorded on their GO record.

For anyone who did the old scheme but not module 4 don't panic there is a short elearning you can do on the learning platform called 'Top-up' . It takes c. 1-1.5 hours and can be found under the Leader Devt Programme section. On the next page, click the 'leaders & Assistant leaders (ALQ)' tab, then select 'Top-up course' on the middle of the page.

In addition to the elearning you also need to attend a 1.5 hour Effective Communication training. Warwickshire are putting on a no. of zoom Effective Communication sessions on the following dates / times:

· Wednesday 24th June @ 7:15pm

· Saturday 11th July @ 10am

· Monday 10th August @ 7:15pm

· Thursday 24th September @ 7:15pm

· Tuesday 17th November @ 7:15pm

To book a place, the booking link is [https://forms.gle/Yd387xQHnztGwVsMA](https://forms.gle/Yd387xQHnztGwVsMA)

if you have any queries, please either email [email protected] or [email protected] speak to your commissioner

Zoom training (lasts 1.5 hours) There is NO CHARGE for this event

01/06/2026

A big thank you to all of our volunteers who give their time, skill and enthusiasm to make life long memories for girls aged 4-18 and support our leaders.

"We give time to each girl to help them travel on their own journey to their tomorrow. We give and get back so much more than badges." — Girlguiding Volunteer

26/05/2026

9th Sutton Coldfield Rangers For their last meeting before half term had a go at lighting and cooking on fires. 🔥 ☀️ What did you do?

24/05/2026

Our County Ranger Camp took place at Beaconsfield on the hottest weekend of the year so far.

A bouncy castle, whittling, a night walk, fun and games, and plenty of food all featured over the weekend. There was lots of laughter, new friendships formed, and lifetime memories created.

Thank you to all the leaders who made it happen and to the Rangers who came along and made it such a fantastic weekend.

“When is the next one?”

County Guide Camp is coming up soon, and planning has already started for a big County Camp next May for all our members.

We’ll be looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it another unforgettable experience for everyone involved.