We are very pleased to be able to share with you the results of this year’s GFS Christmas card competition! Thank you all so much for sending your designs. We received so many entries and it was an absolute pleasure … Continued
As a nation, we are ditching 100 million black bags full of packaging from gifts each Christmas. And it’s not just the packaging and wrapping – one in ten gifts get chucked as well. For the large part, all that … Continued
It is known that women are not well represented in the industries of science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM). Only 35% of students enrolled on STEM courses at UK universities are women and a pitiful 22% of jobs in STEM … Continued
For many Christmas is a time to share joy and cheer with friends, loved ones and community. While Christmas shopping, roasting the perfect turkey and getting the house looking festive can be stressful at times, we do it for the warm fuzzy feeling that … Continued
Something that is really important to us is that we work hard to make the GFS experience fulfilling and worthwhile, not only for the girls who attend our groups, but for everyone who is involved with them. So when our … Continued
We would like to congratulate all of the groups that have had fundraising success in recent months. All of your hard work is paying off and providing amazing opportunities for the girls and young women in your groups. We are … Continued
We currently have more than 120 amazing members. You vote at our AGM, you keep up to date with our news, and your fees allow us to provide our services for girls and young women. Having you in our corner means … Continued
Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity for us to say a great big thank you to our amazing volunteers for the many ways in which they give their time to us. As well as thanking our volunteers, we’ve been speaking … Continued
How do we build confidence in girls so they grow up to become strong, empowered young women ready to take on the world? How is low self-esteem affecting the lives of girls and young women today? Being a girl or … Continued
Congratulations to our dedicated volunteers who have shown outstanding commitment to their GFS Groups over the years and who received long service awards at the recent GFS National Weekend. Pam Hutchison: 45 years Group: Eldon, North East Pam is a … Continued