British Girlguiding Overseas (BGO)  closed on 1 September 2023, along with units in the Middle East and Africa, Asia, Benelux and France and Europe. Girlguiding activities in British Overseas Territories will stay as part of Girlguiding. Guiding in these areas will be integrated into the structure of the Girlguiding North West England region and be governed by senior volunteers and staff in the region. There will be a transition period which will be completed by 1 September 2024.