VISION

All girls and young women are valued, inspired and empowered to take action to change their world. MISSION

To enable girls and young women to develop into confident, adventurous and empowered leaders in their local, national and global communities. NATIONAL BOARD AND MANAGEMENT NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS BOARD CHAIR Fiona Harnett CHAIR, AUDIT AND FINANCE BOARD CHAIR AND Jessica Gilmour CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT MEMBERS Hannah Doney Tēnā koutou katoa - Greetings to feel optimistic about what 2020 will Hayley Coyne you all. bring, and what we will bring to it. Liz Stockley Lynley Lee 2019 has been a year of significant Placing the girl experience at the Rebecca Kendrick progress, and one which gives heart of our programmes and - until May 2019 New Zealand much to activities became a reality this year. Ruby Sands build on in 2020 and beyond. The Embedding our one-team approach - from May 2019 changes highlighted below enable was essential in helping us create CHIEF EXECUTIVE the organisation to be well placed to opportunities for girls to lead and Susan Coleman manage the global events which are influence their experience of Guiding LEADERSHIP TEAM underway at the time this report is at all levels. We have seen a greater being published. understanding amongst girls, CHIEF EXECUTIVE families and volunteers as to what Susan Coleman For the first time in over 10 years girl-led means. Girl members have BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER we closed the year with more girls participated in local, national and Mark Peterson than we started with and our enquiry - until September 2019 international advocacy campaigns numbers were the highest they to improve the lives of all girls, and DEVELOPMENT MANAGER had been for years. After reviewing have continued to play a strong part Sophie Harland the Brownie programme in 2018, in the governance of the Association EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT in Term 2 2019 we implemented via member representatives. Lucie Jerome the updated programme which GIRL QUALITY ADVISER included a new series of Discover Since Guiding first began in New Judith Bright badges. We increased our profile in Zealand in 1908 it has been - from March 2019 social media and almost tripled the evolving as the needs of the girls HEAD OF GIRL EXPERIENCE number of events our Community and whānau we support have Rosemarie Thomas Programme offered. New funders evolved. In March we showed HR ADVISOR had been secured and initiatives that we continue to embrace Dee Bowers such as our peer-to-peer fundraising change when, after over 60 years, - from October 2019 and a Christmas Campaign saw us GirlGuiding New Zealand members PROPERTY & LEGAL ADVISOR begin to move into an active – and sold Guide biscuits for the last time Angela Reeve successful – fundraising space. We and Girl members were now free to

2 focus on programme activities and opportunities. For those mourning the loss of the iconic Guide biscuit, October brought good news when, thanks to The Griffin’s Food Company and Woolworths NZ, a limited number of original biscuits made a return via Woolworths NZ supermarkets. This partnership enabled girls, their parents and our volunteers, to focus fully on the girl experience of Guiding, whilst the organisation benefitted from donations received from store-based sales.

We were leaders of change in an exciting way in developing Explore Pippins, a digitally delivered version of our Pippin (five to six- Hilary Barry helps Brownies sell the last of the out-of-store biscuits in early 2019. years-old) programme. We believe whilst minimising the financial It is fitting to end this overview with that we are the first of the 150 impact on our paying members. a note of appreciation. We wish member organisations of the World National Forum 2019 agreed that to acknowledge the considerable Association of and Girl to facilitate this commitment, the commitment, hard work and Scouts (WAGGGS) to develop an disposal of GirlGuiding New Zealand dedication of all our volunteers and online option. Explore enables girls properties that are under-utilised staff. Together, they ensure that who cannot access regular weekly and uneconomic should continue GirlGuiding New Zealand continues meetings to still have the Guiding without consultation, with the to operate efficiently, safely, and experience that so many girls love, expectation that the vast number sustainably. Delivering great girl on any device, at any time, and from of properties would be disposed of experiences and supporting girls to anywhere. Explore Pippins launched in the next three to five years. This take action to change their world is in January 2020, and in April Explore course of action will reduce property given life by our many volunteers Brownies will become available. ownership costs and contribute who work together to deliver the Options for Guides and Rangers will to the financial sustainability of Guiding programme. Without them, follow in the coming years. GirlGuiding New Zealand. we would not exist and thousands of As part of our constant commitment girls and young women every year We were proud to have been one to provide services, programmes would be hugely disadvantaged. of only nine organisations chosen and experiences relevant to today’s Thank you to all the people who to receive funds from Sport NZ’s girls and young women, we must believe in our mission, and work Young Women’s Activation Fund also act responsibly to ensure with us to grow the next generation to encourage girls between 12 and that we maintain sustainability of strong, capable young women. 18 into active recreation. This is an acknowledgment of our long- Ngā mihi held commitment to assist girls to If you want to be reach their potential by providing empowered and a supportive environment in which educated, to know that they can thrive, test their comfort zone, increase their self-confidence you can do whatever and have new experiences. you want, take risks, With this support we will be able and do things outside to amplify our already positive of your comfort zone, influence in the lives of 12 – 18 year-olds by engaging with young then you will be women not currently connected with welcomed (at Guiding) Guiding (through our Community with open arms. Programme), and developing their Molly Barker, GirlGuiding New confidence and leadership through Susan Coleman Fiona Harnett Zealand member and volunteer a wide range of active recreation Chief Executive Board Chair opportunities. 3 YEAR AT A GLANCE

10,466 GIRLS UPPER NORTH 5 - 17 YEARS 3,615 Girl Members PARTICIPATED IN GUIDING IN 2019 (INCLUDES COMMUNITY) 513 Volunteers

863 CENTRAL GIRLS 1,388 Girl Members PARTICIPATED IN THE 101 Volunteers COMMUNITY PROGRAMME IN 2019 LOWER NORTH 2,225 Girl Members 310 Volunteers

SOUTH 1,234 2,375 Girl Members ADULTS 310 Volunteers VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME IN 2019

91% 79% 71% OF GIRLS HAVE TRIED A OF GIRLS ARE MORE OF GIRLS ARE BETTER NEW ACTIVITY SINCE CONFIDENT SINCE AT TEAMWORK SINCE JOINING GUIDING JOINING GUIDING JOINING GUIDING 66% 59% 52% OF GIRLS SEE THEIR OF GIRLS TRIED AN ACTIVITY OF GIRLS HAVE AN LEADER AS A MENTOR OR THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY INCREASED AWARENESS ROLE MODEL SCARED OF TRYING OF ENVIRONMENT

4 QUEEN’S AORAKI VOLUNTEER 172 GUIDES 243 AWARDS 318 AWARDS

39 716 1,535 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER TRAINING WEEKEND CAMPS PROGRAMME EVENTS SESSIONS* AND ACTIVITIES

FACEBOOK ALUMNAE INSTAGRAM 12,746 LIKES 963 MEMBERS 1,937 FOLLOWERS

1,380 3,405 3,752 PIPPINS BROWNIES GUIDES 5 - 6 years 7 - 9 ½ years 9 - 12 ½ years

Pippins are taught to develop an Brownies are encouraged Developing leadership skills is awareness of the world around to develop a sense of a particular focus of Guides as them (other people, themselves independence and ownership of girls become more independent and the environment). what they are doing. Girls work in making decisions. Activities We encourage and welcome individually and in teams and become more challenging to family involvement in these also start to experience more of reflect the growing levels of early years. the outdoors. confidence within this age group.

1,066 421 1,234 RANGERS CONNECT VOLUNTEERS 12 ½ - 17 years 16 - 25 years 17+ years

As maturing young women, Connect members can choose Volunteers offer girls and young Rangers are given more flexibility from a wide range of opportunities, women support and guidance, in the types of activity they including international and create new networks while pursue. Rangers are encouraged experiences, volunteering as a making a real contribution to their to become actively involved in Mentor or Leader, learning new community. Volunteering is a their community and to challenge skills, staying in touch and working great way to put talents to good things they consider unfair. towards valuable qualifications. use and develop new skills.

* active volunteers only 5 GIRL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

PIPPINS (5 - 6) BROWNIES (7 - 9 1/2) Pippins is a girl’s first introduction Brownies enables girls to discover to the world of Guiding. Specifically their passion and independence, designed for five and six-year-olds, whether working together or Pippins helps girls learn about the independently. world and their place in it. The Brownie programme was In what is believed to be a world reviewed in 2018, with the first among the 150 member implementation of the programme organisations of WAGGGS, in 2019 update going live in Term 2, 2019. GirlGuiding New Zealand developed The update entailed a review of a digital option for delivery of its some existing badges and the Pippins programme to help more launch of a series of new and girls and their whānau experience exciting progression badges, the Guiding. Discover Badges.

The Explore Pippins programme is based on the classic model of Guiding – including similar activities, badges and sashes – and aims to make the programme accessible to To assist with demand for events girls who may not be able to attend outside of the regular week-to-week traditional units. The programme programme, a series of Discoveries was built to ensure that girls are for the Pippin and Brownies age getting out and about and interacting groups was developed in 2019. ADVOCACY IN ACTION in the real world, trying new things, Discoveries are events based on a Supporting girls to be advocates and learning about STEAM topics and theme which focusses on a STEAM speak up about what matters to them interacting in their communities. application. Events planned for 2020 is a key element of Guiding. Tired of Explore Pippins was launched in will include Animal ENVentures wearing a pinafore to school every day, January 2020 and the other Explore with a focus on Animals and the Brownie Kayleigh Dryden wrote to her sections are to follow. Environment, and Magnifiscience, school’s Board of Trustees asking if she could wear shorts – part of the boys’ bringing together Science, uniform - and a T-shirt in summer. The Technology, Engineering, Arts and Board agreed and now all girls at her Mathematics in a way designed to school can have the freedom of shorts! excite young minds and provide an incredible adventure. Discoveries for girls aged five – eight were specifically designed to run only for a full day, or overnight, compared to those for older age groups.

GUIDES (9 - 12 1/2) GIRL-LED Guides is all about friendship, fun The principle of ‘Girl-Led’ is key to great and new adventures. This continues Guiding experiences. As one of their to be our most popular girl section projects, St Luke’s Brownies organised CAMPING ON A GRAND SCALE a high tea and pamper night for their with linking from Brownies again Lower North Area ran an overnight (two fathers. The girls served tea, sang increasing in 2019, and Guide nights, three days) Regional Camp for songs, and there was even a photo numbers increasing compared 530 girls over Labour Weekend. Another booth! to 2018. A review of the Guide 120 girls participated in the Day Visit on programme will begin in 2020, to Sunday afternoon, supported by over further enhance the offering for 100 generous adult volunteers. At its peak, the site had almost 800 people! girls and ensure the programme’s continued relevance.

6 RANGERS (12 1/2 - 17) She is more aware of others In Rangers, girls develop their 2019 - four Magnifscience and leadership skills, choosing their own one Abel Tasman tramping event. in the community and takes adventures from a wide range of These events lasted between four it upon herself to ensure our options and setting their own goals. and five days. With the success elderly neighbours have the of and demand for more of these things they need. Guiding has a strong focus on types of events, further themes enjoying and participating in the were developed for 2020 delivery COMMUNITY PROGRAMME outdoors, and safety is paramount. including ExtrEAM and EcSTatic. To enable more girls to safely In 2019 the Community Programme, partake in these activities, in 2019 In 2019, 172 Rangers attained their which launched in Auckland in 2018, we reviewed the process for girl-led Queen’s Guide Award, the highest extended its reach to Christchurch. events in the outdoors so that more award available in Guiding. One This innovative programme provides girls could complete their outdoor hundred and three of those girls events and activities specifically qualifications. attended Vice Regal presentations aimed at girls who are not already around the country to receive their involved in Guiding or girls who are Five Discovery events for the Guide/ award in person from the Governor age group were held in on waiting lists to attend units. As General. a flexible learning and experiential based programme, it offered a range of outdoor, creative, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and wellbeing/ personal development theme-based opportunities, either delivered by volunteers or in some cases delivered in collaboration with other providers.

Highlights included STEM in the Park, Robotics, Skate and Create, Camp Curiosity and Lost in Space. Particular standouts were a Christchurch-based collaboration designed for mothers and daughters, run in conjunction with Ethique Beauty, which was a great success, as was a construction- based Build-her event.

Some of our 103 Rangers who attained their Queen’s Guide Award in 2019 and In Christchurch 345 girls participated received it in person from the Governor General. in activities in 2019, while 518 girls participated in Auckland. Girls aged anywhere between five and 17 ADVOCACY were catered for in events offered. 2019 saw the launch of the Girl The campaign targeted CEOs and GirlGuiding New Zealand was also Led Stars competition which was Marketing Managers of five clothing delighted to receive the support designed to involve girls at a manufacturers and retailers, with of Sport NZ in making funding local unit level with the Girls Who girls in units contributing messages available to this programme to Looks Like Us national advocacy on over 360 postcards sent to these deliver active recreation activities for campaign. This campaign focused same retailers. 12 – 18-year-olds. on how girls and young women were represented in marketing. The Advocacy theme linked to GirlGuiding New Zealand is grateful The Ranger Advocacy Panel led the WAGGGS ‘Action on Body to the numerous organisations which the charge to ask retailers to use Confidence’ and ‘Free Being Me’ collaborated with us in 2019 to make a more diverse range of models badges for older girls, and the these events a huge success and in their advertising in terms of skin Ranger Advocacy Panel developed enabled so many girls to build their colour, body shape, body size and a ‘Girls Who Look Like Us’ certificate confidence. In 2020 we expect to everything else which makes each for the Pippin age group. offer events in other centres as well. of us unique.

7 Leading within group-work VOLUNTEERS in class. Encouraging younger siblings. Trying Without our committed volunteers EVERYTHING, and general GirlGuiding New Zealand would fearlessness or, more not be able to run the programmes accurately, doing it, even if it does for girls. Volunteers not feeling the fear. only assist with week-to-week provision of Guiding but also support with additional events for girls including camping, Discoveries and Community events. OUR COMMUNITY

To assist our volunteers to provide The Guiding community is one that programmes for girls we provided respects and embraces diversity the following training in 2019: and is always there for each other online and face-to-face GirlGuiding in times of hardship. This became New Zealand Leader Qualification very apparent in March following training; and face-to-face Outdoor the horrific act of terrorism on two training for camping, kayaking, mosques in Christchurch. The abseiling, lifesaving and first aid, KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO AWARDS ensuing support and camaraderie in collaboration with industry Our volunteers are all heroes in our throughout the country, and training partners. In total nearly 500 eyes! In 2019 Angela Cave (top) and from other WAGGGS member volunteers undertook training in over Michelle Stronach-Marsh (bottom) organisations, highlighted for our 700 various sessions. were recognised as 2019 Kiwibank members and the neighbourhoods Local Hero recipients, an award which acknowledges those whose selflessness in which they live the value of being and determination have made a part of a local, national and global difference in the community. community. ALUMNAE

Many women want to continue Connect members have community outings and support of their Guiding connections and opportunities to attend certain local projects and causes. Trefoil experiences after completing the girl overseas events and training, such currently has 38 Guilds which host sections, and our alumnae options as the Juliette Low Seminar, which 454 members. enable them to do so. promotes international friendship and leadership opportunities. National Guiding Friends is an Connect is for young women who informal social networking group, have finished Guiding in our girl 2019 saw a review of support for with a current membership of 88, sections but still wish to be involved. Connect members with leadership for people who have held a national We had 421 members in 2019 who of these groups now sitting with role within GirlGuiding New Zealand. are involved across a range of three our Young Leader Co-ordinators The eight active groups enable past tiers: across the regions. This will provide Guiding members to socialise and • Network – receiving members with more local support. maintain contact. newsletters, helping at events The Trefoil Guild is open to and participating in taskforces anyone who is or has been an on select topics enrolled member of GirlGuiding • Stay Connected – offering New Zealand or of any member the opportunity to complete organisation of WAGGGS. The Leadership Awards without Trefoil Guild offers members support becoming a regular volunteer and fellowship while working for the • Expanded Horizons - offering good of Guiding. Some members the opportunity to complete are active Leaders of units, but Leadership Awards while still more are involved for the social Trefoil members help stuff 1,200 being involved in active unit connection related to Guiding. Guild envelopes with thank you letters and leadership. meetings feature specialty speakers, honey wraps for our volunteers.

8 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVISM Guiding’s international nature means its activism campaigns can have a huge reach. One example is WAGGGS’s ‘16 Days of Activism’ against gender-based violence, an annual global campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls. The campaign begins on 25 November (White Ribbon Day) and finishes on Human Rights Day, 10 December.

Her PE teacher recently OUR SUPPORTERS congratulated us

The Fund Development Team A staggering $21,547 in total was on her leadership, focused on diversification of external raised, which resulted in five new participation and funding to ensure girl term fees units opening in Term 1 2020 and encouragement remained affordable. As a charity, potentially six new units in Term 2. of the other girls this was essential to encourage in her class to growth and retention and fund the October 2019 saw our beloved development of Community Events Guide biscuits being sold for the participate in the and new programmes such as first time in Woolworths NZ-owned team sports. When Explore Pippins. One of these new stores. It was very clear that people were going to miss the biscuits, so we told him she initiatives was a tandem skydive. belonged to girl We had 12 skydivers jump and we were thrilled that The Griffin’s raise over $10,000 in total for the Food Company and Woolworths NZ guides he said, organisation. In 2020 we will look to were able to come together to make ‘that would be it, promote a variety of these peer-to- this happen, especially when one thought so’. peer events so that more supporters dollar from every packet sold was can take part, as we are aware that donated directly to GirlGuiding New not everyone has the appetite to Zealand. The substantial donation skydive! of $130,000 from The Griffin’s Food Company was received in December In December 2019 we partnered 2019. with eight companies to launch a matched giving Christmas Thank you so much to those that Campaign to help drive forward the jumped out of planes, donated, recruitment of more volunteers and sponsored or shared our events in girl members, and open new units. their communities; your generosity and enthusiasm is very much appreciated.

QUEEN’S SERVICE ORDER FOR FORMER GIRLGUIDING NEW ZEALAND PRESIDENT Service is at the core of Guiding, both for our volunteers, and girl members. Past GirlGuiding New Zealand President Sonia Faulkner was appointed to The Queen’s Service Order for her services to GirlGuiding New Zealand in 2019.

9 THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS GIRLGUIDING NEW ZEALAND GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES FUNDING RECEIVED FOR 2019: GRANTS CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Asia Pacific Region (WAGGGS) Public Trust Chapman ER Albert-Eden Local Board (Auckland Rata Foundation Davis Funeral Homes Council) Sport Canterbury Dils Funerals Auckland Airport Sport New Zealand Entertainment Publications Limited Auckland Council The Southern Trust Geards Funerals BlueSky Community Trust The Trusts Community Foundation Grahams Funeral Services Community Organisation Grants Thomas George Macarthy Trust Helloworld Richmond Scheme (COGS) Winton and Margaret Bear Honeywrap Ltd Community Trust Mid & South Charitable Trust Macpac New Zealand Ltd Canterbury Trust House Malley & Co Community Trust South Trust Waikato Morris & Morris Limited Dunedin City Council World Association of Girl Guides and Outward Bound Eastern & Central Community Trust Girl Scouts Peritia Limited Four Winds Foundation Sally Lewis Mentoring Services GirlGuiding New Zealand SUPPORTERS Scotts Funerals Foundation C. Drayton The Griffin’s Food Company Glenice & John Gallagher P. Green The Kids Book Company Ltd Foundation Estate MA Hopkirk Waikanae Funerals Hutt Mana Charitable Trust H&G Thomas Woolworths New Zealand Johnsonville Charitable Trust M. Toll Lottery Grants Board W. Webb We would also like to formally Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund Estate HK Wilkinson NZ Community Trust recognise and thank all those who have donated and/or provided ongoing support to help us achieve our vision.

GIRLGUIDING NEW ZEALAND FOUNDATION The GirlGuiding New Zealand Foundation is a charitable trust whose purpose is to promote and assist GirlGuiding New Zealand. Trustees encourage donations to the Foundation, manage the funds and the investment portfolio, and make grants to benefit Guiding. In 2019, the Foundation assisted Leaders to undertake First Aid courses, supported two regional events for girls, provided funding for the Mona Burgin Scholarship and awarded the Ruth Herrick Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation granted the remaining balance held in its Earthquake Fund to support development and delivery of the Guiding Community programme in Christchurch.

10 THE GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION NEW ZEALAND(INC)

Summary Financial Report for the Year ended 31 December 2019

Summary Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenses for the Year Ended 31 December 2019 2019 ($) 2018 ($) Revenue Membership Fees 1,956,092 2,010,686 Biscuit Revenue 906,511 2,024,314 Other Operating Revenue 1,502,113 1,417,906 Donations and Grants 478,623 279,789 Total Revenue 4,843,339 5,732,695

Expenses Girl Programme 1,300,240 1,307,953 Property Expenses 1,011,324 933,708 Cost of Goods Sold 516,450 1,021,183 Other Operational Expenses 4,059,420 4,345,069 Total Expenses 6,887,434 7,607,913

Operating Surplus (Deficit) (2,044,095) (1,875,218)

Other Income 105,214 936,654 Other Expenses - (266,630) Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) (1,938,881) (1,205,194)

Change In Market Value of Investments 302,522 (120,700) Net Surplus (Deficit) (1,636,359) (1,325,894)

Summary Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2019 2019 ($) 2018 ($) Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,260,654 985,101 Short Term Investments 4,085,079 3,131,274 Short Term Investments - Available for Sale 1,233,846 1,783,576 Other Current Assets 498,491 850,871

This summary financial report for Long Term Investments 341,520 1,706,981 The Girl Guides Association of New Other Non Current Assets 14,089,381 14,834,153 Zealand (Inc.) covers the financial Current Liabilities 492,967 639,592 affairs of the Association including the Net Assets 21,016,005 22,652,364 GirlGuiding New Zealand Foundation (“The Group”). Members Funds Accumulated Funds 20,407,235 22,346,116 The full financial report of The Girl Restricted Funds 256,259 256,259 Guides Association of New Zealand Revaluation Reserves 352,511 49,989 (Inc.) was adopted by the National Total Members Funds 21,016,005 22,652,364 Board of the Association on 5 April 2020. Summary Statement of Movements In Net Assets as at 31 December 2019 2019 ($) 2018 ($) This summary financial report is not Opening Balance 1 January 22,652,364 23,842,254 expected to provide as complete an Prior Period Adjustment - 139,674 understanding of the affairs of The Movement in Restricted Funds - (3,670) Group as provided by the full financial Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year (1,636,359) (1,325,894) report on the Charities Commission Closing Balance 21,016,005 22,652,364 website at charities.govt.nz. Summary Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2019 The full financial report for The Group 2019 ($) 2018 ($) was audited by BDO Christchurch Cash Held as at 1 January 985,101 1,388,844 and has received an unqualified audit Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities (1,165,709) (1,308,286) opinion. Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities 1,443,677 909,460 Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities (2,414) (4,917) This summary financial report has not Cash Held as at 31 December 1,260,654 985,101 been audited.

11 GIRLGUIDING NEW ZEALAND REGISTERED CHARITY NO: CC22069 NATIONAL OFFICE, PO BOX 13 143, CHRISTCHURCH 8141, NEW ZEALAND GIRLGUIDINGNZ.ORG.NZ