WORLD ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES AND GIRL SCOUTS
CONSTITUTION OF A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION WITH VOTING MEMBERS OTHER THAN ITS CHARITY TRUSTEES
(“Association” Model Constitution)
November 2014 (amended by resolutions dated 21 September 2017, 29-30 July 2021 and, 31 July 2023 and 17 June 2026)
Established: 18 November 2014
Charity Registration No: 1159255
The WAGGGS Constitution is based on the values of the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement and it governs the operation of WAGGGS, safeguarding our Fundamental Principles.
At the World Conference held in Hong Kong in July 2014, Member Organisations voted in favour of the CIO constitution being adopted as the governing document of WAGGGS. On 18 November 2014, WAGGGS was officially registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.
As well as the Constitution, WAGGGS has in place policies to guide its work.
English is recognised as the language of the official text of the Constitution and Bye-Laws of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts; the text in any other language is considered a translation.
Date of constitution (last amended): Resolutions passed 17 June 2026
This constitution governs the operation of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and safeguards the Fundamental Principles of the Girl Guide/ Girl Scout Movement, which is based on spiritual values and dedicated to the education of girls and young women through the method conceived by the Founder.