Delivery and returns
What is the cost of delivering my order?
There is a standard charge of £3.95 (including VAT) towards postage and packing for each order per UK, Channel Island home or BFPO delivery address.
Express delivery is available at £5.95 for orders placed before 1pm. Orders will be dispatched Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) on a next working day delivery service but delivery cannot be guaranteed. Note orders are mainly delivered Monday to Friday.
Standard delivery is £1.00 for badge-only orders containing 30 or fewer badges.
When will my order be dispatched?
Once we have received your order we do our best to ensure your goods are dispatched from our warehouse within three to five working days. If you place your order over the weekend or on a public holiday, we will begin processing it the next working day.
Please allow up to a further three working days for delivery for orders within the UK. However, at busy times, such as the beginning or end of school terms your delivery may take a little longer. A tracking confirmation email will be sent when large volume/ bulky orders are dispatched.
Orders placed using the express delivery option before 1pm will be dispatched Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) on a next working day delivery service but delivery cannot be guaranteed.
Orders dispatched outside the UK will take longer depending on your agreement to postage charges and transport logistics.
How will my order be delivered?
Couriers used for deliveries include Royal Mail, Evri and DHL.
Small sized orders are sent out by Royal mail letter post which is not trackable.
Most small package and all boxed orders are sent out with courier tracking and must be signed for. Once the order has left our warehouse an email will be sent with tracking information.
If signed for delivery is not possible the carrier will leave a card informing that the order has been taken to a local parcel shop for delivery or giving the following options:
1. Customer to contact the carrier directly to arrange another delivery date
2. Customer to collect from the carriers nearest local site
3. Customer to agree with the carrier to leave the delivery in an appropriate safe place. Note that if this option is agreed Girlguiding cannot be held responsible for any consequences. In the unlikely event that goods are returned to Girlguiding because delivery has not been possible you will be contacted to obtain instructions for the order:
- If re-delivery is required you will be re charged postage
• If cancellation is required you will receive a full refund including the original postage charge
• If contact cannot be made within five working days (Monday-Friday) the order will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund including the original postage charge
• A customer re order will need to be placed if the goods are still required.
If you have a query regarding delivery of your order, please contact us.
My order is due to be delivered today - what time will it be delivered?
We are unable to confirm the time your order will be delivered.
Deliveries by Royal Mail will be within normal Royal Mail delivery timeframes.
For larger orders sent out by carrier if a valid email address has been provided you should receive an email from the carrier notifying you of your order delivery timeframes.
With the exception of small orders sent by Royal Mail letter post, all deliveries must be signed for.
Can my order be delivered to a different address?
Yes. If you are a new or returning customer you must quote your home address i.e. the address that your credit/debit card is registered to as your main invoice address. It may be beneficial to arrange delivery to an address where this will be easier to obtain, such as a place of work or neighbour
You can add, edit or remove alternative delivery addresses when you login to "My account".
Overseas orders
Yes. If you are a new or returning customer you must quote your home address i.e. the address that your credit/debit card is registered to as your main invoice address. It may be beneficial to arrange delivery to an addressmore suitable for deliveries, such as a place of work or neighbour
You can add, edit or remove alternative delivery addresses when you login to "My account".
I don’t live in the UK, can I place an order?Yes, orders can be delivered to any of the country options displayed on the online shop. Deliveries will be charged on an individual basis according to weight, size and country to be delivered to (minimum cost £4.50). A £0 postage charge when you place your order indicates that a postage price will be emailed to you for approval.
Please note if you order goods from our website for delivery outside the UK they may be subject to import duties and taxes or additional brokerage fees local to you. We have no control over these charges. For further information please contact your local customs office and postal services before placing your order.
PO Box addresses can be used for small packets only. Non PO Box addresses must be given for larger parcels.
If you are using a UK based shipping company to dispatch your order overseas we advise that you quote any account details you have with the company on the first line of your address.
It would also be helpful if you could forward on a copy of your order confirmation email to overseasorders@girlguiding.org.uk and specify the account number that needs quoting on your order.
Please note, UK VAT charges will be applicable to any orders delivered to a UK address and then taken out of the country by either a shipping company or personal courier. If export paperwork is provided for an order once it has been shipped abroad, VAT can be refunded to the relevant account.
I live at a British Forces address; can I place an order?
Yes orders can be placed on the online shop, standard order postage charges apply. Please ensure that the BFPO number is listed.
How will my order be packaged?
We have a combination of cardboard cartons, padded paper mailers and eco mailers that are made from sugar cane, but mimic plastic. All of our packaging now is as environmentally-friendly as we can make it at the moment, but we are always looking for ways to reduce our impact.
Our padded paper mailers are made from recycled paper fibres and are safe and environmentally responsible. They are designed to keep the contents safe and are unlikely to puncture or tear. They are comprised of 77% of recycled fibres and can be recycled with other paper-based materials. We recommend using the “open here” tab to avoid unsealing the contents of the padding as this may create unwanted mess.
Out of stock items
If you require information about when there will be more stock of an item that is out of stock you can complete a notify me request on the online shop product page.
If any of the items you order are out of stock or no longer available after you have placed your order, we will contact you to let you know.
If you have ordered several items and only part of the order is unavailable, we will dispatch the rest of the goods as normal and your delivery note will then show the out of stock item as ‘to follow’. When stock becomes available it will automatically be sent to you postage free.
Where goods are not available in a reasonable period you will be asked to re-order.
‘To follow’ orders may be cancelled by you at any time. For more details, please see our terms and conditions.
Order discrepancies
Claims for shortages or damage(s) must be made and received by Girlguiding within 7 days of delivery of the order. Contact us.
Returns
Girlguiding only sells products that we believe to be of exceptional quality and we hope that you are happy with the items you receive from us.
We understand that there may be situations where you feel unhappy with the items delivered to you and we offer a full refund or exchange policy.
If you are not absolutely satisfied with your purchase, or if you order a garment that proves to be the wrong size, you can return it to us for an exchange or refund within 14 days of receiving it, provided you have told us within a reasonable time of receipt of the goods. We will be happy to exchange it, credit your account or provide you with a refund (excluding postage).
Please see our terms for more information about and eligibility for returning goods.
Please complete the form here for a return query or to request a return.
Are there any items that cannot be returned?
There are a few items that we are unable to exchange or refund unless they are faulty. These exceptions are:
- goods made to your specifications or which have been personalised for you
- audio or video recordings which have been unsealed by you
- newspapers, periodicals or magazines.
What should I do if an item has a fault or is damaged?
If your product has unfortunately arrived damaged, please don't try to return it - just contact us to discuss what to do next by emailing returns@girlguiding.org.uk or call 0161 941 2237.
I want to return an item, but I’ve had it longer that 14 days, what do I do?
Please contact us to discuss what to do next by emailing returns@girlguiding.org.uk or call 0161 941 2237.
to discuss your query. Where possible, we will assist.
I brought my items from a different outlet to Trading, can I return it to Trading directly?
In the first instance we encourage you to return to the shop from which you made your purchase. If you are unable to, for any reason,. just contact us to discuss what to do next by emailing returns@girlguiding.org.uk or call 0161 941 2237.
Any returns made directly to us will require proof of purchase from the original source. If this cannot be provided, we will not be able to assist with your enquiry any further.