The Europe Region WAGGGS is dependent on voluntary support to carry out its work. The Europe Region receives voluntary contributions from its Member Organisations towards its running costs, and grants to support the administration of the Region, and the specific seminars or events organised throughout the year.

Few NGOs, and WAGGGS is no exception, have sufficient resources to do everything they would wish. Identifying new sources of funding for the development of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in Europe, and ensuring that potential funders understand the value of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting is a high priority for the Region. Work in this area is continually ongoing – a new initiative to raise funds to support the work of the Europe Region - the Friends of the Europe Region WAGGGS was launched in June 2002.

Money, as one of an organisation’s key resources, must be handled carefully and spent in such a way to further the aims of the organisation. Financial considerations are always taken into account when Regional activities are planned and good financial management is an important part of the work of the Region.

The Region also supports Associations to develop good financial practices as part of the structure and management of their own organisations and gives advice on funding opportunities within Europe for their own projects.

Click here to download WAGGGS Policy and Guidelines on Finance

Click here to find out more about funding opportunities in Europe for your Association