In Trefoil Guild, women and men aged 18+ make new friends, travel, explore, serve their communities and help Guiding (and Scouting) thrive across the UK!
Whether you're involved in guiding or not, Trefoil Guild is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people to share your next adventure - whatever that might be!
Trefoil Guild is a branch of Girlguiding and its members agree to support the guiding ethos - including the pledge to help other people. Many members pass on their skills and knowledge to local guiding units, from helping Brownies work towards a badge to preparing older girls for a camping adventure. Many members are unit leaders or helpers in Girlguiding units.
But it's not all about the girls - there are plenty or opportunities for members to try something new, take on a new personal challenge and escape the daily routine. The best thing is that what you do is up to you!
Across the UK, there are over 1,100 Trefoil Guilds with over 20,000 members - some meet every week, others less frequently, perhaps in the evening or at weekends. There's even an Internet Guild for members who prefer to meet online, and Trefoil Guild in Foreign Countries and UK Overseas Territories (TGIFC and Branch Associations) for those moving outside the UK.
The aims and objectives of the Trefoil Guild are:
• To keep alive among members the spirit of the Guide and Scout Promises and Laws
• To carry that spirit into the communities in which members live and work
• To give practical, financial and moral support to Guiding and Scouting
Their mission
The Trefoil Guild offers members personal and social opportunities whilst supporting Guiding and Scouting.
The Trefoil Guild has other options to suit everyone, such as:
• Internet Guild – for those who are not able to join a local guild
• Communities Guild – for members of religious communities
• Trefoil Guild in Foreign Countries – for members who live abroad
• Lone members – for those who are not able to join a local guild and who do not have access to the internet