We’re trying hard to get more women on the bill, but there are still more male bands. So, it’s got to start from lower down. Girls have got to be encouraged to learn instruments in school. Women and girls do … Continued
On Friday, Global radio stations announced this round of Global’s Make Some Noise raised over £2.6 million in grant money for 41 small charities – including GFS. Each individual charity is receiving a grant in support of our life … Continued
Last week our GFS Ambassadors held their inaugural Wonderful Women event. Led by the inspiring Ellie Rich-Poole they created a truly inclusive gathering which exceeded expectations connecting, inspiring, and informing women from diverse backgrounds. With over 50 attendees, the event … Continued
Last year our Annual Report told us GFS girls were more unhappy with school than the national average. For our 22/23 Annual report, we found that, that’s still true. But we also found that GFS girls are more likely to … Continued
Picture in your head a neuroscientist. Picture in your head a dentist. Picture in your head an electrician. Picture in your head a lorry driver. Picture in your head a rugby player. Picture in your head a child-minder or nursery … Continued
After a recruitment period in which we met many truly outstanding women, we’re absolutely delighted to announce that the next Chair of the Board of Trustees for GFS has been chosen. Our new Chair, Rita Sebestyen, comes to GFS with an … Continued
We’re excited to announce a brand-new GFS partnership with The Magpies Festival. This independent music festival boasts some of the finest folk, acoustic, americana and world music, and we can’t wait to be a part of it. GFS CEO, Laura … Continued
Over the last few terms, we’ve been tailoring GFS core programme to suit what girls say they need. In our 2023 Girls In Focus Groups, girls told us that changing relationships and friendship ‘dramas’ were some of their main concerns. … Continued
We all know children don’t always enjoy school. But why is that? After all, many of our girls tell us how much they love the feeling of learning something new. And they really value socialising with their friends at school … Continued
We are inviting all GFS girls and young women to submit their design for the official GFS Happy New Year Card. The winner will see their credited design on the cover of the card, which will be sent out to … Continued