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
Last term we celebrated International Women’s Day together by taking part in the #ChooseToChallenge activity. We loved seeing all of your art and photos, so this term we would love to all celebrate PRIDE month together. Our vision at GFS … Continued
This year, GFS encouraged people to participate in the UN’s #ChooseToChallenge theme, which looked to challenge gender inequalities, because with challenge comes change. We have loved seeing the great efforts put in by our girls, supporters and sponsors! Your challenges have inspired us and many women all over the world however, the fight … Continued
Monday 8 March is International Women’s Day. IWD is an opportunity for to be a part of the wider movement for gender equality and this year we’d love you to take part in the #ChooseToChallenge theme. To take part with children1. … Continued
As you will all know, we now have a smaller Operations Team than we did at the start of 2020. We have taken some time to think about how we should address this. We are in a pandemic and need … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Leanne Massey will be taking over from Iana Vidal as our new Chair of Trustees. We were fortunate to have amazing women apply for the role, but Leanne stood out because of her strong … Continued
As we know its been an unprecedented year which has been tricky for us all. Well done to everyone for doing their best. We know how much our GFS girls love the Christmas card competition so we’re happy to announce … Continued
It is with sadness that we approach the time to bid farewell to our Chair of Trustees, Iana Vidal. Over the past six years, Iana has supported the organisation through a period of great change and modernisation and we are … Continued
In celebration of International Day of the Girl 2020, we are thrilled to announce that GFS has a new partner! As part of their corporate commitment to helping to build an inclusive society, Legal & General has partnered with us … Continued
We are most grateful to the volunteers who have supported the budget planning by submitting their plans for the coming year. The rapidly changing situation surrounding the pandemic means that forward planning is not easy, and we know you have … Continued