Governance.

Region strategy
The current region strategy was developed in 2025 in consultation with the county commissioner group and region advisers.
You can download a copy of the strategy below.
Trustees
The Trustees support the Chief Commissioner to ensure the effective governance of Girlguiding North East England.
The group is made up of:
- Region Chief Commissioner (chair)
- Deputy Region Chief Commissioner responsible for governance
- Chair of the Finance & Risk Group
- Two County Commissioners
- One trustee who is a member of NEE who is under 30 at the time of application
- One external trustee.
In addition to the Trustee Group, there is the Finance & Risk Group and the County Commissioner Group.
The Finance & Risk Group reports to the Trustees and advises on all financial matters, implementation of the region’s finance policies and the management of the risk register.
The County Commissioner Group provide their recommendations to and receive feedback from the Trustees.

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