Districts are responsible for providing programme and support for local Scout and Guide groups, although the precise relationship and structure of a District does vary from country to country.
As well as the uniformed members of the District Team, there is an executive body which manages the finances of the District and act as a steering committee to determine how support is provided to the Groups.
[2] Girlguiding UK also uses the District system as part of the organisation.
Guide Districts do not necessarily cover the same boundaries as their Scouting counterparts.
In a holdover from the old boys-only days, some districts have a Ladies Auxiliary.