How UnitSolutions Works Alongside GO
GO is Girlguiding's official membership system. Here's what UnitSolutions adds for week-to-week unit admin, and how Girlguiding leaders use the two together.
GO is Girlguiding's membership system and the official record for members, volunteers and units. Every leader uses it, and it needs to be kept accurate.
UnitSolutions is an independent app built for Girlguiding volunteers, focused on the week-to-week running of a unit. It is not made by, affiliated with or endorsed by Girlguiding, and it does not replace GO.
What each one is for
| Task | Where it happens |
|---|---|
| Official membership and volunteer records | GO |
| Planning the term, week by week | UnitSolutions |
| Taking the register on the night | UnitSolutions |
| Crediting UMAs and Skills Builders from the register | UnitSolutions — then update GO as Girlguiding requires |
| Writing and signing activity risk assessments | UnitSolutions, following Girlguiding's guidance |
| Seeing the leadership team's check and training status at a glance | UnitSolutions — GO remains the official record |
| Collecting new members' details from parents | UnitSolutions starter forms — then transferred into GO |
A typical week
- 1
Before the meeting:
check the plan, who's on duty and the risk assessment in UnitSolutions.
- 2
At the meeting:
take the register; planned activities are credited to every girl present.
- 3
After the meeting:
use the up-to-date progress view to make any updates GO needs.
Why use both?
GO is designed to be Girlguiding's system of record. UnitSolutions is designed around what happens on a meeting night: plans, registers, progress, risk assessments and emergencies, on a phone, with offline access. Keeping both means your official records stay accurate without the weekly double entry.
If Girlguiding requires something to be recorded in GO, record it there. UnitSolutions is a companion tool, not an official Girlguiding system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UnitSolutions an official Girlguiding app?
No. UnitSolutions is independent software for Girlguiding leaders. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Girlguiding.
Does UnitSolutions replace GO?
No. GO is Girlguiding's official membership system and should be kept up to date as Girlguiding requires. UnitSolutions handles week-to-week unit admin alongside it.
Do I still need to update GO?
Yes. Use UnitSolutions to keep accurate weekly records, then update GO wherever Girlguiding requires.