Girlguiding Cymru are looking for a member aged 14 to 25 years to represent Wales on the Girlguiding Council.

The Council is a forum for members representing all countries and regions to discuss and have a say in Girlguiding’s important decisions. Council members give their own opinions, and also gather and share the views of members in their local area.

Please see the Council Election Pack for full details.
Application deadline – is midnight on 27 March 2023.

Application and nomination forms to be sent to waleshq@girlguidingcymru.org.uk

The role of the council

Members of the Council bring a cross-section of their own individual views, and also consult locally to bring the views of a wider group of people.

  • Membership representatives meet every year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

  • They exchange views to inform top-level policy and strategy decisions.

  • They receive an annual report from the Board of Trustees at the AGM on the business of the charity and how the Board has overseen our strategic plan, in the past year.

  • The Council appoints the Patron, President and Vice Presidents, as and when needed.

  • Members agree on the recruitment process for the chief guide and participate in the selection and voting on the appointment of the chief guide.

  • They agree changes to the Royal Charter and byelaws.

  • The Council also has an important role as a consultative body at and between meetings.

Learn more about Girlguiding Council here