About Us


Girlguiding Essex North East is part of Girlguiding, the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK. Guiding enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.
Girlguiding Essex North East is a registered charity and stretches from Ingatestone to Harwich, from Burnham on Crouch to Great Yeldham with members ranging from the newest Rainbow to our team of volunteer leaders and commissioners and all those in between.

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Our County Office

Our county office is staffed Tuesday to Friday mornings, offering help and support to our volunteers and a point of contact for initial enquiries.
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Our County

Girlguiding Essex North East stretches from Ingatestone to Harwich, from Burnham on Crouch to Great Yeldham with members ranging from the newest Rainbow to our team of volunteer leaders and commissioners and all those in between.
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Riffhams – our county campsite

Riffhams campsite extends to 9 acres of woodland and grassland suitable for camping, outdoor evenings meetings and fun days for units, districts and divisions. Map ref 167/TL777065 Riffhams Campsite, Riffhams Chase, Danbury CM3 4AU.
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GENE – our county radio show

The GENE radio show is for all supporters of Girlguiding. The two hour show is produced and presented by members of Girlguiding Essex North East and is broadcast at 10am on the first Sunday of every month on Chelmsford Community Radio. Listen on 104.4FM or online.
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Vacancies

Girlguiding Essex North East is a volunteer-led organisation, with one part time employee working in partnership with our members for the benefit of girls, young women and volunteers.  The policy and decisions regarding the county are overseen by trustees, who are all volunteers.
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Essex North East Trefoil Guild

Essex North East Trefoil Guild consists of 14 individual Trefoil Guilds covering nearly all parts of the county.  You will find fun and friendship, be able to get involved as much as you wish to, give support to the community and if looking for something new can take on challenges.