The organisation said any child or young person who self-identifies as a girl or young woman aged from five to 25 years can now become a member regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth.
The charity's recently-published equality and diversity policy states that Girlguiding aims to support all girls and young women, and recognises that an individual "self-identifies their gender identity - a person's inner sense of self".
The guidelines extend to adults who self-identify as women, who will be able to undertake leadership and voluntary roles within the organisation.
They also specify that the organisation will seek to support children and adults who are transitioning from female to male while being members.
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