Christmas card competition 2019
It’s that time of year again – we’re on the hunt for a new design for our 2019 GFS Christmas card. All GFS girls and young women aged 5-16 are eligible to enter. The winner will see their credited design … Continued
New GFS Project powered by Rosa – Voices from the Frontline
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’re unveiling the first ever GFS National Challenge!
Girls all over England and Wales are invited to embark upon the GFS National Challenge. The National Challenge is a series of nine fun challenges to be completed by Easter 2020 that will give the girls and young women at your group the chance … Continued
Fundraising successes all round
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. Supermarket schemes … Continued
Spread the GFS love
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 special!
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
Planning for International Day of the Girl 2019
Friday 11 October is one of the most important dates in the GFS calendar – the UN’s International Day of the Girl. This year, we are developing a national activity that we’d love for as many groups as possible to … Continued
Eight great things about being a GFS Volunteer
The support we give to girls and young women wouldn’t be possible without all the amazing people who volunteer their time to GFS. Every week, girls and young women go to groups across England and Wales and are able to … Continued
Girls, body image and self-confidence
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
Long Service Volunteer Awards
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