March marks Women’s History Month, from now into the run up for International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’ll see the same infographics and statistics we see about women’s rights year after year: …And that’s just the tip of the … Continued
Have you ever stayed silent while burning on the inside to speak? Felt a fierce disagreement rise up, only to swallow it so as not to rock the boat? Raised your hand, then slowly lowered it again — oh no, … Continued
As you know 2025 has been a BIG year for us! We spent 2025 partying and working hard to craft the World’s Longest Friendship Bracelet – all to celebrate our 150th anniversary! At GFS, we know how amazing girls can be, and for International Women’s Day, we want to … Continued
When I was growing up in County Durham, I was the girl who always had her hand up. Always had something to say. Always had an idea, a question, a feeling that needed words. And I quickly learned that this … Continued
For the first time ever, GFS has bagged a place in the world-famous London Marathon, and after much deliberation, we’re delighted to introduce our runner – South East London marketer, freelance writer, and GFS Mile End volunteer, Izzy Johnson! When … Continued
We’re excited to welcome 12 new Wonderful Women to the GFS Ambassadors network! Our newest Ambassadors are talented women working in sectors ranging from leadership coaching to gaming. GFS Ambassadors are extraordinary women who bring their different backgrounds and experiences … Continued
We’re delighted to announce our new Chair of the Board of Trustees has been appointed! Our new Chair, Michelle Corrigan, comes to GFS with extensive experience in executive leadership, nonprofit governance, and system change. Upon her appointment, Michelle said: “I’m … Continued
As part of Women’s History Month, GFS has invited Menstrual Health Activist, Anvi Gupta, to share her voice and talk to us about an important topic that needs to be addressed if we are to move forward to a future … Continued
For our 150th birthday, we’re launching a groundbreaking report, Girls Speak: Navigating the Conflicts of Girlhood in 2025, highlighting the desperate need to listen to girls as experts in their own lives – including little ones. In our society, and … Continued
We are delighted to share that we’ve successfully recruited five new trustees to the Board. We had an excellent pool of candidates from which to choose from, and we’re excited to see what our newest members will bring to the … Continued