Sarah Orson

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

"We're shocked & greatly saddened by this, as we have always acted with dignity & professionalism, working hard to put the estate in the best possible deal in order to make it a huge community-owned success for everyone."

#TellUsWhy @Girlguiding

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[The Garret Theatre Company @GarretTheatreCo]

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[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

"We find it difficult to accept... given the extensive benefits for the future use by their members and the synergies with @Girlguiding's publicly declared aims and future strategy"

#TellUsWhy @GirlguidingCEO @Chief_Guide

#Guiding #Volunteers

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[Lizzie @bagpuss34]

@angelasaltcom HOW are you for the girls, with the girls, by the girls when you are not listening to what the girls want?? There are members crying out to you, raising THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of pounds to #saveFoxlease and you don’t care!
#TellUsWhy!!!

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Jo, an Assistant Guide Leader, is clearly losing confidence in @GirlguidingCEO, @Chief_Guide, and the @Girlguiding trustees over the decision not to sell to @FoxiesFuture and @WaddowHallTrust

Until they #TellUsWhy, it is hard to understand how this is "best outcome" for #Guiding

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

#Girlguiding #Volunteer Nicky said: "I would post by promise badge back to them in disgust - but I feel @Girlguiding would just sell it for the money."

She doesn't feel like the org cares about its members. This starts with @GirlguidingCEO & @Chief_Guide's failure to #TellUsWhy.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Lynne, a Rainbow & Brownie Leader, is sticking in #Guiding for "the girls".

Many leaders told us this: they're so disaffected by @Girlguiding's decision-making over the sale of #Foxlease and #Waddow, especially after the closure of @GirlguidingBGO.

#TellUsWhy you rejected bids

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Brooke, who was forced to leave #Guiding when @GirlguidingBGO was closed, feels strongly about the closure of #Foxlease.

Volunteers find @Girlguiding's decision to turn down fully funded bids from @FoxiesFuture & @WaddowHallTrust unfathomable & unforgivable.

Please #TellUsWhy.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

1st Bemerton Brownies from @GirlguidingWS raised £300 for @FoxiesFuture by holding a Christmas fair.

There have been #GirlLed fundraising events over the past year to #SaveWaddow and #SaveFoxlease. The only thing standing between the girls and their aims is @Girlguding itself.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

The outdoor activity centres at #Foxlease and #WaddowHall have been in @Girlguiding for generations.

What's the cost of missed opportunities for #FutureGirls in future generations, @TracyFoster268 & @SallyKettle?

#TellUsWhy @FoxiesFuture and @WaddowHallTrust bids were rejected.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

It's worth resharing this in case you missed it last night (there was a lot going on!).

After raising £5,000 for @FoxiesFuture to #SaveFoxlease, #GirlGuide Amelie is struggling to understand why @Girlguiding won't accept the fully-funded bid. #TellUsWhy

https://t.co/uIqCyrN4Yk

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Decisions by @Girlguiding are also hurting local communities. A former guiding member local to #Foxlease and @LyndhurstPC points out the bid from @FoxiesFuture included a £1.73m government grant from @LUHC.

#TellUsWhy Girlguiding would turn down this cash injection into Guiding?

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Today we're sharing more #Girlguiding #volunteer reactions to the news @WaddowHallTrust and @FoxiesFuturewere not selected as the preferred bidders to purchase #WaddowHall and #Foxlease.

It's not too late @Girlguiding. #TellUsWhy you won't sell to them.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Bronia, a @Girlguiding Division Commissioner, said she was "appalled by the decision" not to sell the outdoor activity centres to @FoxiesFuture and @WaddowHallTrust who made fully-funded, above asking price bids. #TellUsWhy

They're important for "real adventure", @Chief_Guide

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

This #volunteer, like many others, told us they don't feel members' voices are heard.

What's the point in @Girlguiding offering #SpeakingOut badges if HQ leads with a culture of not listening and not explaining?

#TellUsWhy @FoxiesFuture and @WaddowHallTrust bids were rejected.

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Yet another #volunteer, this time an assistant Brownie leader, told us that they were questioning their commitment and linked @Girlguiding's handling of the outdoor activity centre sales to their #MentalHealth.

@GirlguidingCEO has a duty of care to members.

Step 1: #TellUsWhy

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

How has @Girlguiding taken a path resulting in #volunteers like Louisa feeling their "thoughts, opinions and hard work count for nothing" and feel like quitting?

Reflect on the damage done, @GirlguidingCEO, and #TellUsWhy you've made these decisions. Convince Louisa she matters.

[JustVix @Just_Vixx]

Brought tears to my eyes.. This is such a heartfelt letter.
@Girlguiding @GirlguidingCEO what is your reply?