My grandmother, known fondly to me as ‘Nanna Winnie’, joined GFS Waxham Branch North Norfolk aged seven in 1926. She was an active member of GFS until she died in 1987. Her childhood was worlds apart from my own – she … Continued
I am not the first – or last – to say that I am totally inspired by my mum… Margaret Jean had humble beginnings and a highly complex family background. This made her determined to work and fight hard for … Continued
When I was in my early 20’s I made a friend that would forever change the way I thought of myself and other women. Liz was not as popular as some of our other mutual friends, because she always put … Continued
As part of our #BreakTheBias International Women’s Day celebrations for 2022, we arranged for the girls of GFS Anfield to meet with their Mayor, Joanne Anderson. Eight girls from the group met Joanne at the Anfield Community Centre, and asked … Continued
Two MPs joined GFS Frodingham’s weekly session on Wednesday February 16, supporting the youth group’s safe return with a cheque from the council. Holly Mumby-Croft, MP for Scunthorpe, and Councillor Robert Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, … Continued
Christmas is all around us and for many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s easy to get caught up in the tinsel and traditions and lose sight of the messages we might be sending young people … Continued
On Wednesday 3 November 2021, GFS Bishop Auckland (AYCC) won NE Youth’s Action of the Year Award for their girls’ safety campaign, Lights for Nights. This original campaign is a for-girls, by-girls action, led by three of the outstanding members of this GFS group. The … Continued
November has been a truly exciting month for us at GFS, with our six group launches taking us all over England, touching down in Birmingham, Sunderland, Manchester, Liverpool and London. At GFS we’re committed to opening groups for girls across … Continued
It’s our favourite time of year, once again – time to make your entries for the annual GFS Christmas Card! All GFS girls and young women aged 5-16 are eligible to enter. The winner will see their credited design printed … Continued
GFS is currently in an exciting period of external and internal change. We’re adding fresh faces to our head office, extraordinary Board of Trustees and on our committees. Throughout the recruitment process our board was determined to develop diversity on the board and committees, while also recruiting young trustees and committee members. We were completely swamped with the most incredible applicants. Now … Continued