Girlguiding

We’ve teamed up with Google to launch new AI activities and a new fun Google badge, designed to help more girls gain new skills in the digital world. Over half (52%) of girls and young women aged 11 to 21 say they think STEM subjects are seen more for boys.' (GAS 2021) Our new activities give girls an age-appropriate introduction to the technology, helping them understand AI and explore it safely. To celebrate the launch, our members Frankie, Ella and Jessie visited Google HQ to explore AI and tech 🌟 They toured the Google offices, explored the Accessibility Discovery Centre and tested out AI-powered tools like Google Lookout and Guided Frame. They also played modified games at the ADC arcade and spoke to Google’s engineers about the new activities. Learn more about the activities and our partnership with Google: https://bit.ly/2EDeRsk Video description: Young members Frankie, Ella, and Jessie visited Google HQ to explore AI and tech. They toured the Google offices, checked out the Accessibility Discovery Centre, and tried AI tools like Google Lookout and Guided Frame. They also spoke with Google’s engineers about the new Girlguiding AI UMAs and what it's like working at Google.

Yesterday, advocates Charlotte, Grace, Hilary and Molly met with Steph Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, to mark day 1 of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We spoke about the steps every woman takes to keep themselves safe, whether they’re a Girlguiding member, a CEO or a government minister, and about the changes needed to make girls feel safer in public, in schools and online. Our Girls’ Attitudes Survey found that almost half (47%) of girls aged 11-21 fear for their safety because of sexism – a figure that has more than doubled in the last 10 years. Girlguiding is committed to supporting the government to reduce violence against women and girls in the next decade, including by making sure the voices of girls and young women are heard by decision-makers.

Why is money confidence so important? 🌟 Research commissioned by HSBC UK shows that more than a third of girls aged 5-17 don’t think they're good at managing their money. At the launch of our new money confidence activities - created in collaboration with HSBC UK - we spoke to 4 women who are passionate about financial skills for girls. Bola Sol, financial adviser, author and champion for financial literacy, Edwina Dunn OBE, creator and leader of The Female Lead, Martha Silcott, inventor and CEO of FabLittleBag, and Jennifer Strybel, COO of HSBC UK, answered questions from Girlguiding advocates Meg and Hannah on the importance of money confidence. We also heard from HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart, Girlguiding CEO Angela Salt and Claire Hazelgrove, Labour MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke and trustee for Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Want to help girls develop money confidence? Download the free activities here: https://lnkd.in/e6tKeRmp

An update about the activity centres: we’re pleased to announce that today, Foxlease is entering a new chapter under the ownership and management of Foxie's Future. Foxie’s Future is a charity committed to preserving Foxlease’s legacy and has exciting plans to keep the centre thriving as a campsite, activity centre and community resource for Girlguiding members and the wider public. This next step ensures that generations to come will continue to benefit from all Foxlease has to offer, and we look forward to working with them in the future. The money from the sale of the activity centres will go into a special future fund for the benefit of all our members – for adventure, including grants, for the future of guiding including our digital infrastructure, and for Girlguiding activities such as preserving our memories and artefacts in our archive. Read our statement in full: https://lnkd.in/e5zHHdc7

Do you have experience in financial management and oversight that you can use to help Girlguiding? Can you think and lead strategically while creating a collaborative and inclusive team environment?    We’re looking for a new Trustee and Chair of the Association’s Finance Committee (Treasurer) as we continue to shape our ambitions as an organisation for the next 5 years. As the largest youth organisation in the UK dedicated completely to girls, this is an exciting time to join us as we continue our mission to provide fun, friendship and adventure to our members. Applications close on 6 January 2025 - apply here: https://lnkd.in/e82rjnPx

Are you a first aid expert? We're looking for a first aid specialist volunteer to help develop our first aid qualification for volunteers. Keeping girls safe while they’re in our care is at the very heart of Girlguiding, through this role you can play a key part. As our first aid specialist volunteer you will: - Advise us on best practice around first aid training. - Review and monitor the course materials for 1st response, our first aid training scheme. - Stay up to date with national first aid guidance, procedures and best practice, and let Girlguiding know about updates. This role is open to any adult volunteer in guiding. Applications close on 12 January 2025. Learn more about the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eYXappZn

Back in September, we had an amazing day celebrating our award winners and dedicated volunteers. Thank you all for joining us and for everything you do in Girlguiding! A huge thank you to everyone who attended Girlguiding Celebrates and made the event so special at ODEON Cinemas Group. We enjoyed incredible performances from Some Voices Choir, Warwickshire Gang Show (WAGS), and Box 9 Drumline, and more! Our chief guide team did an amazing job hosting the event and we were inspired by speeches from the wonderful Anna McNuff and our incredible volunteers. Together, we celebrated the dedication and achievements of our volunteers, who make such a difference in the lives of girls and young women. It was an unforgettable day filled with celebration, laughter, and inspiring conversations. #GGCelebrates Video Description: This highlight reel captures the excitement of Girlguiding Celebrates at the Odeon in Leicester Square. The video features Girlguiding CEO Angela Salt, Chair of the Board of Trustees Denise Wilson, our Country and Regions teams, guest speaker Anna McNuff, and volunteers from across the UK. Watch as attendees share their stories and reflect on the meaning of the event. See clips of volunteers walking the red carpet, posing at the photo booth, and hearing inspiring speeches from our hosts the Chief Guide Team, along with conversations with Anna McNuff. The celebration is filled with smiles, dancing, and high energy as performers Some Voices Choir, Warwickshire Gang Show (WAGS), and Box 9 Drumline took the stage.

Happy Trustees' Week! We’re proud to recognise the amazing trustees across Girlguiding’s national network, who share their expertise and passion to support us at every level. Thank you for helping all girls know they can do anything 🌟

Earlier this week we celebrated the launch of our new money confidence activities - created in collaboration with HSBC UK - with an incredible panel discussion. Led by Girlguiding advocates Meg and Hannah, the panel was made up of pioneering women from the world of finance - Bola Sol, financial adviser, author and champion for financial literacy, Edwina Dunn OBE, creator and leader of The Female Lead, Martha Silcott, inventor and CEO of FabLittleBag, and Jennifer Strybel, COO of HSBC UK. Our advocates chatted to the panel about their journey to becoming financially confident and why they believe money skills are so important for girls and young women. We also heard from Girlguiding's CEO Angela Salt and HSBC UK's CEO Ian Stuart on the development of our money confidence activities and how they can help build financial skills in young people. And to finish, Claire Hazelgrove, Labour MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke and trustee for Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire, spoke about the work she's doing in Parliament to improve financial education for all children. A huge thank you to all the speakers and guests for a very inspiring event. 

This Talk Money Week, we're so pleased to announce we've teamed up with HSBC UK to help all girls feel money confident 🌟 Did you know 62% of girls do not feel very confident about managing their money*? That's why we've worked with HSBC UK on some exciting new activities for girls aged 4-18, to teach them new skills and build their financial confidence. And of course, there's a badge to collect as well! Girls can try these new activities in their units or at home with family and friends. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e9Dqzva8 *Source: CYP Financial Wellbeing Survey 2022