The charity announced the closure of its British Girlguiding Overseas operations in 36 countries last year, sparking criticism from MPs and resulting in an investigation by the Charity Commission.
But this week Girlguiding has announced that operations in British Overseas Territories including the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands will continue.
They are to be integrated into the structure of its North West of England operations and be overseen by senior volunteers and staff in the region.
Operations in a total of nine overseas territories will continue under the plan, which will be completed by September this year.
“Over the past year, we have been working with senior volunteers in the nine overseas territories on a way forward for Girlguiding activities to continue,” said Girlguiding.
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