Girls as young as 6 tell us they can’t be themselves.

This holds them back.

Your donation will help GFS provide groups where girls make friends & develop life skills needed to handle the pressures & challenges that so many girls and women still face.

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Watch our video to hear GFS girls talking about what going to their group has given them

Girls need GFS.

When girls can't be themselves it:

It affects their relationships: it can be harder to make real friends, leading to isolation and loneliness.
It harms their wellbeing: trying to fit in or worrying about how they look can lead to anxiety and poor mental health
It damages their confidence: which can lead to girls missing out on opportunities and believing that their voices don’t matter
It limits their lives & opportunities: girls are more vulnerable to gender stereotypes, social pressures and damaging attitudes which leave them at risk of exclusion, discrimination and harm

But at GFS girls can be themselves

At GFS we provide safe spaces where girls are accepted for who they are.

Our programme is shaped by listening to girls, and enables them to practise and develop key skills. This results in happier, more confident and more resilient girls, who have a greater ability to handle the life's challenges outside of GFS.

What do the girls and their parents say about GFS?

Coming to GFS has made me feel brave, more confident and love myself

GFS girl

Outside GFS there is loads of judgement and people rain on your ideas… but here you can be yourself, be comfortable and shine.

GFS Girl

I can honestly say hand on my heart this 1.5 hour session a week is priceless. In December last year Isabella a was diagnosed with Autism. This group has been huge for Bella – she has learnt that she can make friendships, and she can be accepted for who she is. Something she wasn’t getting anywhere else. It’s the best thing that could have happened to her.

Kathy, Bella's mum

A woman smiling at the camera while walking.

I’ve got better at trying not to be shy with new people, made me better at communicating. I think ‘why don’t I just be their friend?’

GFS Girl

GFS has been essential…as she begins to hit puberty and tackle new feelings and ideas about her identity. She seems more confident and relaxed and has been more willing to tackle challenges in school

Parent of a GFS girl

GFS is unique

We launch new groups in communities where girls need us most.
We have an early intervention approach, working with girls mostly aged 5-12
Our groups and programme are non-competitive and inclusive. With very low subs, which are often waived, and no uniforms to buy.
Our Girls In initiative ensure everything we do is shaped by girls voices

Create a happy future for girls with a gift in your Will

A Will is a good way to plan for the needs of your family and loved ones. By leaving a gift to GFS in your Will, you can help us create a better future for girls today and tomorrow.

If you live in England or Wales, you can create a free Will from the comfort of your own home with our partner Kwill.

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