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# Girls' Brigade Ministries

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## Posts
- [National Awards Nominations 2026](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/national-awards-nominations-2026/): Our annual awards event will be taking place in October 2026. This year, we’d love to hear from you about GB volunteers and members who are doing fantastic work in your area.
- [Results | Team Challenge 2026](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/results-team-challenge-2026/): Here are the results for 2026's Team Challenge!
- [More than what we wear: why uniform still matters in Girls’ Brigade](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/more-than-what-we-wear-why-uniform-still-matters-in-girls-brigade/): Uniform might seem like a small part of Girls’ Brigade, but it carries a much deeper meaning. It helps express belonging, identity and a visible commitment to our Christian principles. It is not simply about looking smart. It is about helping girls feel part of a community where they are loved, welcomed and encouraged to grow in confidence and faith.
- [‘Girls’ Brigade has shaped who I am’ – hear Andrena’s inspiring story.](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-has-shaped-who-i-am-hear-andrenas-inspiring-story/): What does Girls' Brigade mean to the people who are part of it?
- [Life to the Full Discussion Session](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/life-to-the-full-discussion-session/): Being equipped and confident as a GB volunteer helps us provide the best experiences for our young people and share good practice across our local areas.
- [Life to the Full Discussion Session](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/life-to-the-full-discussion-session-dates/): Being equipped and confident as a GB volunteer helps us provide the best experiences for our young people and share good practice across our local areas.
- [n:fluence 18+ Training](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/nfluence-18-training-dates/): Whether you're ready to become a leader, looking to develop new skills, or simply want to refresh your knowledge, our online n:fluence 18+ training is the perfect opportunity to invest in your leadership journey with The Girls' Brigade.
- [Join us for our 2026 Summer Conference](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/join-us-for-our-2026-summer-conference/): Council Members and delegates are invited to attend the 2026 Summer Conference of the Girls’ Brigade England & Wales Network Council.
- [A welcome to GB Scotland members](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/a-welcome-to-gb-scotland-members/): A welcome to GB Scotland members from Girls' Brigade England & Wales Youth President Eloise Dale.
- [GB volunteer celebrates 40 years of volunteering in personal exchange with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/gb-volunteer-celebrates-40-years-of-volunteering-and-two-generations-of-dofe-gold-award-holders-in-personal-exchange-with-hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh/): Long-serving volunteer Maureen Cawte, 79, met His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh alongside her daughter and granddaughter, at a very special celebration recognising Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award holders and the volunteers who support them.
- [Volunteers’ Week Resources for Girls’ Brigade Groups](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/volunteers-week-resources-for-girls-brigade-groups/): Volunteers' Week 2026 takes place from 1 to 7 June. At Girls' Brigade, we are proud to have a volunteer base of almost 2500 people across the UK! Without these individuals, the work we do to provide safe spaces for girls and young women to have fun, make friends, and build upon their faith, would not be possible.
- [Girls’ Brigade Leaders take on Fundraising Challenge!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-leaders-take-on-fundraising-challenge/): Two Girls’ Brigade leaders, Anne Sheehan and Abbie Wheeler from 1st Peters Hill and 53rd Birmingham Girls' Brigade, have taken on an incredible challenge this April.
- [Merseyside District Awarded Freedom of the City of Liverpool](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/merseyside-district-awarded-freedom-of-the-city-of-liverpool/): On 22 April, Girls' Brigade groups from the Merseyside District attended an event at Liverpool Town Hall, where they were awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. 
- [Girls’ Brigade Launch Two Badges in Support of Military Families](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-launch-two-badges-in-support-of-military-families/): Working closely with the Connexional Military Forces Board, Girls’ Brigade has undertaken the military project with the aim of supporting military families through Christian youth work, built on a solid understanding of the challenges faced by families in this position.
- [CreateFest – a competition for Girls’ Brigade members](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/createfest-a-competition-for-girls-brigade-members/): CreateFest invites Girls’ Brigade members aged four plus (including GB volunteers) to showcase their talents - whether you’re entering on your own or as part of a group. With a range of exciting categories to choose from, there’s something for every kind of creator.
- [Meet our Youth President and Youth Ambassadors!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/meet-our-youth-president-and-youth-ambassadors/): We recently heard from Eloise Dale, our Youth President, and Mollie Maliqi and Liv Hurley, our Youth Ambassadors, to find out what they are excited about in their roles!
- [Microgrant Opportunities for Girls’ Brigade Groups](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/microgrant-opportunities-for-girls-brigade-groups/): Girls’ Brigade has been working alongside Youth United Foundation to support uniformed youth groups.
- [New ‘Our Local Story’ Programme Focuses on Heritage](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/new-our-local-story-programme-focuses-on-heritage/): We are proud to unveil our latest new programme materials, made in partnership with Historic England. We hope that Girls' Brigade groups will find this resource to enrich the connection between young people and the heritage of where they come from.
- [Our Remembrance Weekend in London – 37th Bristol](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/our-remembrance-weekend-in-london-37th-bristol/): In November, Girls' Brigade members from 37th Bristol had the honour of attending the Remembrance Day Parade in London. They were asked by their district to write a report of the exciting day.
- [Guidance about the spread of Meningitis B](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/guidance-about-the-spread-of-meningitis-b/): Volunteers, members and parents may be concerned about the Meningitis B outbreak. Please see below for guidance from UK Health Security Agency. Please note - our official guidance is that the risk is low and unless contacted directly by UKHSA, carry on as normal.
- [Team Challenge 2026](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/team-challenge-2026/): Team Challenge 2026 packs are now on sale!
- [40 new programmes launched for Girls’ Brigade groups](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/40-new-programmes-launched-for-girls-brigade-groups/): The Girls’ Brigade England & Wales have produced 40 new programmes for use in local groups, made with accessibility in mind.
- [Girls’ Brigade Leader attends New Years Day Parade](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-leader-attends-new-years-day-parade/): Chloé, YOU London Trustee and Leader at her local Girls' Brigade group, was lucky enough to be a part of the New Years Day Parade in London!
- [A Message for the New Year from GB’s Trustee Board Chair, Emily Brailsford](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/a-message-for-the-new-year-from-gbs-trustee-board-chair-emily-brailsford/): This year I have the honour of preaching at Midnight Mass in my home church in the Peak District and in preparation for writing my sermon, I have been reading and reflecting upon the story of Jesus' birth from Luke Ch.2:1-14.
- [Online training for GB volunteers](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/online-training-for-gb-volunteers/): As a GB leader it’s great to be fully equipped/trained for activities we may do with our young people, or to be trained so that we can share our knowledge within our local area.
- [Girls’ Brigade Christmas Round Up!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-christmas-round-up/): As the year comes to an end, Girls' Brigade groups have celebrated this Christmas with a range of activities!
- [Success Stories from Bring a Friend Night!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/success-stories-from-bring-a-friend-night/): We've received some inspiring stories from Girls' Brigade groups who have recently hosted some successful Bring a Friend events! Bring a Friend events are a great way of spreading the word about what Girls' Brigade has to offer and how easy it is to get involved.
- [Commemorating Remembrance Day](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/commemorating-remembrance-day/): On 1 November, Girls’ Brigade groups across England and Wales took part in local and national events to commemorate Remembrance Day.
- [Girls’ Brigade Tackles Online Harm Against Girls](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-tackles-online-harm-against-girls/): At Girls’ Brigade, we are passionate about ensuring girls and young women are best equipped to thrive in today’s world, and doing so safely. We are committed to providing resources and support so that girls can enjoy the digital world, whilst being protected against threats that they are especially vulnerable to, due to their gender. We have collaborated with Ineqe to create a report on a strategy for implementing online youth work into our practices.
- [Martha’s Journey of Faith at Girls’ Brigade](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/journey-of-faith-girls-brigade/): Martha is a member of 1st Andover Girls' Brigade, and was recently recognised at an award ceremony in London for her Christian leadership and inspiring telling of her journey of faith.
- [Girls’ Brigade Launch Military Families Project](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-launch-military-families-project/): Girls’ Brigade England and Wales are excited to be working with the Methodist Church on expanding and introducing new groups, for girls aged 4-17, into areas with a high military family presence. This project seeks to build friendships, strengthen community, and explore the spiritual side of life for girls in military families. By offering tried and tested faith-based support to children in military families, Girls’ Brigade can help them to develop their confidence and resilience, something we know is a challenge in today’s world.
- [Girls’ Brigade Awards Ceremony Recognises Young People and Volunteers](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-awards-ceremony/): On 27 October, Girls’ Brigade members and volunteers were invited to an awards ceremony recognising their outstanding contributions to their groups and communities over the past year.
- [Read our Winter Hope Publication!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/read-our-winter-hope-publication/): Our Hope Publication gathers stories of hope to showcase the important work Girls' Brigade England and Wales has done this season nationally and in local communities.
- [A Day of Learning, Creativity & Connection in Northumberland & Durham](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/a-day-of-learning-creativity-connection-in-northumberland-durham/): The day was led by Katie Hurst (District Team Leader) and Hannah Morpeth (Team Leader), with fantastic support from Sam Cree (Leader at 1st Ryton) who brought her creativity and led some prayer spaces for leaders.
- [Fundraising Challenge 2025!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/fundraising-challenge-2025/): This year's Fundraising Challenge begun on 15 September, and will run until 15 October. 
- [Beyond the Ban: Building a Safer Digital World for Young People](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/beyond-the-ban-building-a-safer-digital-world-for-young-people/): Globally there’s an increasing focus on keeping people safe online and we’re seeing a corresponding focus on digital safeguarding.
- [Team Challenge 2025 Results!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/team-challenge-2025-results/): The results are out for Team Challenge 2025 – a national competition GB groups could be part of, at a convenient time for them, between 24 March and 20 June. This year the packs featured creative challenges, games, and Bible stories based around the life of Moses.
- [8th Portsmouth’s Summer of Fun](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/8th-portsmouths-summer-of-fun/): The members and leaders of 8th Portsmouth have enjoyed an action-packed programme of activities in the half-term leading up to the summer holidays.
- [Girls’ Brigade International Trailblazers 2026](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-international-trailblazers-2026/): Girls' Brigade has been empowering girls and young women across the world for over 130 years. This wouldn't be possible without the dedicated volunteers who devote hours of their time to helping GB provide a safe, fun space for people to thrive.
- [1st Amesbury commemorates VJ Day](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/vj-day-80-garden-reception-at-10-downing-street/): On Thursday 14 August 2025, representatives of Girls’ Brigade England & Wales attended a garden party at 10 Downing Street, at the invitation of Sir Keir Starmer, The British Prime Minister. The event had been arranged to recognise the 80th Anniversary of victory in Japan, at the end of the second world war.
- [Summer Term Stories](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/summer-term-stories/): We love to hear about how each Girls’ Brigade group makes the most of summer time!
- [Girls’ Brigade Leader attends 10 Downing Street Celebration](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-leader-attends-10-downing-street-celebration/): Rebecca was invited by The Prime Minster (Sir Keir Starmer), as a representative of The Methodist Church in Britain and Girls Brigade England & Wales to attend a reception to celebrate Easter. The Prime Minister delivered an Easter address to the assembled Christian Charity Leaders and MPs.
- [Exciting Opportunities for Young Girls and Women](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/exciting-opportunities-for-young-girls-and-women/): As we mentioned in our Summer Update, we have some exciting opportunities each year for girls and young women aged between 14 and 24 to represent The Girls’ Brigade as Ambassadors and advocates.
- [South Shields Leader Releases GB Inspired Song](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/south-shields-leader-releases-gb-inspired-song/): Shannon Boyd, who has been part of Girls’ Brigade for 22 years, has written and released a song based on her love for the organisation.
- [1st Amesbury Member Attends APPG Meeting](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/1st-amesbury-member-attends-appg-meeting/): Ella Thurgood, a member from 1st Amesbury Girls' Brigade, has written an article regarding her visit to an All-Party Parliament Group meeting to discuss the importance of youth organisations for young people and their mental health.
- [Emily Brailsford Appointed as new Trustee Board Chair](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/emily-brailsford-appointed-as-new-trustee-board-chair/): Emily Brailsford, National Programme Manager at Mothers’ Union, has been appointed as Trustee Board Chair at Girls’ Brigade England and Wales.
- [Spring Conference 2025 Summary](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/spring-conference-2025-summary/): This year, Girls’ Brigade were delighted to put on a Spring Conference, open to all with a focus on sharing news from the GB family, training and bringing our volunteers together through sharing Christian values.
- [Volunteers’ Week 2025 – Meet our Volunteers](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/volunteers-week-2025-meet-our-volunteers/): This year, Volunteers’ Week ran from 2 to 8 June. The aim of this campaign was to recognise and celebrate volunteers around the UK. Without our volunteers, Girls’ Brigade would be unable to deliver our message to communities up and down the country. In this case study, we shine a light on volunteers that have joined us recently or have been volunteering for decades.
- [Patron Margaret Casely-Hayford champions volunteering in The Girls’ Brigade](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/patron-margaret-casely-hayford-champions-volunteering-in-the-girls-brigade/): The Girls’ Brigade Patron, Margaret Casely-Hayford, spoke about volunteering recently at a fascinating conference organised by YOU London (who represent the uniformed youth sector) and the Leathersellers Livery Company.
- [Girls’ Brigade CEO joins Salisbury Cathedral’s College of Canons](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/post/girls-brigade-ceo-joins-salisbury-cathedrals-college-of-canons/): Judith Davey-Cole, Girls' Brigade CEO, has been installed into the College of Canons at Salisbury.

## Pages
- [Help us launch new Girls’ Brigade groups in Andover, Odiham and Carterton](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/help-us-launch-new-girls-brigade-groups-in-andover-odiham-and-carterton/): We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us launch new Girls’ Brigade groups in Andover, Odiham and Carterton.
- [ICGB Round Up!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/icgb-round-up/): This was a great opportunity for delegates from around the world to network, support, and pray for each other over the week.
- [Thanks for entering CreateFest 2026](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/thanks-for-entering-createfest-2026/): Please keep an eye on your emails for a SumUp payment link, a Dropbox link to upload your entry to and some helpful information.
- [Programme hub](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/programme-hub/)
- [Bring a Friend badge guidance](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/bring-a-friend-badge-guidance/): The new badge is called Bring a Friend and is for recognising GB members who bring a new friend along to join their group or for leaders who bring a new volunteer! It’s a generic pin badge that can be awarded more than once depending on how many new friends come along. To earn the badge, the new friend has to attend Girls' Brigade more than 4 times and be entered onto GB Manager.
- [Nights Away badge guidance](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/nights-away-badge-guidance/): We're excited to share three new badges for Girls' Brigade members that they can earn for attending GB residentials and sleepovers, including residentials at PGL centres.
- [Supporting those with SEND – equipping leaders](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/supporting-those-with-send-equipping-leaders/): Check out resource to help you run a practical session with the children and young people you work with to address issues around supporting those with special educational needs and disabilities.
- [Hope – equipping leaders](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/hope-equipping-leaders/): This resources helps us to understand:
- [Girls’ Brigade England & Wales lead volunteers](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/girls-brigade-england-wales-lead-volunteers/): We couldn't continue with our life-changing work without the hard work of our volunteers across England and Wales. Find out more about how you can get involved here.
- [Queen’s Award request for Citizenship, GB & Britain’s Heritage paper](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/queens-award-request-for-citizenship-gb-britains-heritage-paper/): Queen's Award request for Citizenship, GB & Britain's Heritage paper Particpants full name*Queen's Award registration number*GB group*Email* Name of District Team Leader/facilitator*This is the person who will supervise the paper. First Last Address of District Team Leader/facilitator*This is the person who will supervise the paper and where the paper will be posted to. Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code I know the exact date the paper will be taken on.* Yes No Date the paper will be taken on.* I am unsure of the exact date but it will be between these dates.*Please use DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY formatDo you have any additional needs, disabilities, special educational needs, or other support need that may require reasonable adjustments to help you complete your Citizenship, GB and Britain's Heritage paper?If yes, please provide details below. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and will only be used to help us make appropriate adjustments and provide support where needed. Submit
- [Queen’s Award Approval for Personal Challenge](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/queens-award-approval-for-personal-challenge/): Queen's Award Approval for Personal Challenge Participants full name*Queen's Award Registration Number*GB Group*Email* Title of Personal Challenge*Please give details of how your Personal Challenge will be produced.*This may be a written record with illustrations (approx. 4,000 words) OR a personal journal (covering approx. six months activity) OR a creative piece completed over a several week period OR a journal over a one year period for a physical activity.Do you have any additional needs, disabilities, special educational needs, or other support need that may require reasonable adjustments to help you carry out your Personal Challenge?If yes, please provide details below. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and will only be used to help us make appropriate adjustments and provide support where needed. Submit
- [Form submitted](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/find-a-group-confirmation/): Your form has been submitted. Thanks for enquiring about a group near you! We will pass on your details or be in touch with you shortly.
- [Protected: test audio file](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/test-audio-file/): https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/production/2018-10-13/5773610-44100-2-1451155ef8d5.mp3
- [Protected: Test](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/test/): Intro block
- [Protected: Test page](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/test-page/)
- [Trustee recruitment](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/trustee-recruitment/): There are currently no trustee vacancies available.
- [Mission trips](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/mission-trips-2/): GB community group leaders can take advantage of mission trips offered by GB Europe.
- [Queen’s Award](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/awards/queens-award/): The Queen’s Award is an International Award which challenges young people to build their confidence and inspires them to play their part in GB, the church and the community.
- [Duke of Edinburgh’s Award](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/awards/duke-of-edinburgh-awards/): If you're aged between 13 (Year 9+) and 24, you can achieve your Duke of Edinburgh's Award through a Girls' Brigade community group.
- [Awards](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/awards/): At Girls' Brigade, we want our girls and young women to build their confidence and self-esteem by making friends and having fun.
- [Information for churches](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/information-for-churches/): There are many benefits to having a GB community group as part of your church.
- [Newsletter sign up](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/newsletter-sign-up/): We’d love to keep you up-to-date with the latest GB Ministries’ news, fundraising efforts, events, products and resources.
- [Contact us](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/contact-us/): Give the Girls' Brigade Support Centre a ring on 01246 582322.
- [Jobs](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/jobs/): The Network Executive is a group of volunteers who play an important role in our mission's leadership and oversee our uniformed youth work across England & Wales. The role includes overseeing uniformed youth work by considering information provided by the Support Centre and making suggestions for ongoing development and improvement of the groups and districts, and supporting districts and groups to identify problems and ensure they thrive and are sustainable. Please note that applications for this role are internal only.
- [GB International](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/girls-brigade-international/): Girls’ Brigade Ministries (GBM) is part of a global family that expresses itself in different ways around the world.
- [Governance](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/governance-2/): Girls’ Brigade Ministries is the operating name of Girls’ Brigade England & Wales.
- [Our impact](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/our-impact/): Girls' Brigade has strived to guide girls and young women to developing their confidence, life skills and faith in safe, secure environments.
- [Our history](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/our-history/): Imagine nineteenth-century Ireland and two pioneering women sitting on a bench chatting and wondering how they could answer the needs of girls in their community.
- [How our faith guides us](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/about-girls-brigade-ministries/how-our-faith-guides-us/): Our initiatives enable this generation, and many previous generations, of girls and women (primarily) to openly explore and engage with real life and the Christian faith in a fun, informative and hopeful way.
- [Share your story](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/share-you-story/): We're always keen to hear your experiences from being involved in the Girls' Brigade. What impact has it had on your life? Or, if you're a Girls' Brigade leader, what has your group been up to recently?
- [Partner with us](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/partner-with-us/): With a trusted reputation and a 127-year history, we’d be really pleased to discuss how we could work with you.
- [Volunteer](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/volunteer/): Whether you want to make the tea or have a skill you can share, GB Ministries needs you.
- [Pray with us](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/pray-with-us/): Monday | Our young people Pray for our young people during the summer holidays, especially those who may struggle with changes in routine, loneliness or difficult circumstances at home. Pray that they will have safe spaces, supportive people around them and opportunities to enjoy their summer. Tuesday | Exam results Pray for young people receiving their GCSE and A Level results, for those who are celebrating and those who may be disappointed. Pray for wisdom, reassurance and guidance as they consider their next steps and make decisions about their future. Wednesday | GB Staff, Trustees & Executive Members Pray for our GB Staff, Trustees and Executive Members as they lead, support and shape the work of Girls’ Brigade. Pray for wisdom in decision-making, strength for the responsibilities they carry and good opportunities to work together to serve our members and volunteers. Thursday | The weather and those affected Give thanks for the sunshine and warmer weather, while praying for communities affected by extreme heat, wildfires and drought. Pray for those who are working hard to protect communities and care for the environment. Friday | Our volunteers Pray for our GB leaders and volunteers as they take time to rest over the summer, that they would be refreshed and encouraged and enjoy time with family and friends. Saturday | Preparing for a new GB year Pray for our Girls' Brigade groups as they prepare to begin a new Girls' Brigade year. Pray for leaders as they plan their programmes, recruit and train volunteers, and prepare to welcome children and young people back. Sunday | Giving thanks Give thanks for everyone who makes Girls’ Brigade possible - our children and young people, volunteers, churches, families and supporters. Pray that God will continue to guide and strengthen Girls’ Brigade as we seek to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
- [Women over 18](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/18-year-olds/): You don’t have to be a child to get involved with GB Ministries’ activities. We have plenty on offer for adults too - from our Esther Collective initiative for 18-30s to retreats open to women of all ages.
- [n:gage – 7-11 year olds](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/7-11-year-olds/): The 7-11s age group in GB is known as n:gage.
- [n:vestigate – 4-8 year olds](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/4-8-year-olds/): The 4 to 8s age group in GB is known as n:vestigate.
- [School assemblies](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/school-assemblies/): We can offer an assembly on a bespoke theme or have some topics, such as kindness or friendship, pre-prepared.
- [Alumni](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/alumni/): Arms is a scheme for any supporters of our work including parents, church members, and former members and leaders. Supporting leaders, praying for girls and helping us to continue moving forward in our important mission, they are the arms around GB's mission.
- [Conferences](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/conferences/): Girls' Brigade community group leaders join together regularly to learn and get inspired for the challenges ahead.
- [The Esther Collective](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/the-esther-collective/): The Esther Collective (TEC) Podcast is a community of 18-30s women exploring the issues young women face with honesty, hope and a sense of humour. Facilitated by Girls’ Brigade Ministries, which launched on 15 February 2021 with a new episode fortnightly on Spotify, iTunes and other platforms.
- [Women’s retreats](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/women-retreats/): We hold regular retreat days providing opportunities for women, both in and out of GB Ministries, to have space to connect with one another and to connect with God.
- [Groups](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/): GB has community groups across the country and these are open to children and young people, primarily girls, aged 4 plus.
- [n:counta – 10-14 year olds](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/10-14-year-olds/): The 10-14s age group in GB is known as n:counta.
- [Set up a group](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/join-in/set-up-a-group/): Leading a group offers you an opportunity to connect with children, young people and their families locally.
- [n:spire – 13-18 year olds](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/our-activities/groups/13-18-year-olds/): The 13-18s age group in GB is known as n:spire.
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## Resources
- [Safeguarding in the summer – risks hidden by routine disruption](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/safeguarding-in-the-summer-risks-hidden-by-routine-disruption/): August often brings significant changes to normal routines, including school holidays, annual leave, reduced staffing levels, family travel, and changes to community services. While summer can be a positive and enjoyable time, it is important to recognise that vulnerability does not take a holiday.
- [Banter and Bullying | Safeguarding Yourself and Others](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/banter-and-bullying-safeguarding-yourself-and-others/): This resource explores when banter crosses the line into bullying or harassment, how to recognise inappropriate behaviour, and what steps to take if something makes you or someone else feel uncomfortable.
- [Gender Guidance](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/gender-guidance/): This guidance is designed to help GB leaders foster safe, inclusive environments through biblical teachings, legal obligations, and best practice.
- [Life to the Full](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/life-to-the-full/): Life to the Full is GB Ministries’ policy document containing details on topics like safeguarding, dealing with complaints, GDPR, social media, and appointing new leaders.
- [Protected: Useful forms](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/useful-forms/): Here you can find all the forms relating to local GB groups.
- [Protected: Girls’ Brigade’s fundraising resources](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/girls-brigades-fundraising-resources/): Here are some resources you may find useful to fundraise and support Girls’ Brigade England & Wales.
- [Protected: Girls’ Brigade Manager – our database](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/girls-brigade-manager-our-new-database/): Our database Girls’ Brigade Manager (GBM) is for use by GB leaders, groups, districts and the GB Support Centre.
- [Role descriptions](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/role-descriptions/): Here you can download the descriptions of roles available within Girls' Brigade Ministries
- [Protected: Growing GB](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/growing-gb/): Growing GB is a set of resources designed to help you promote your group.
- [Protected: GB Wellbeing Toolkits](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/gb-wellbeing-toolkits/): This is a tool designed to help your group and district grow and develop, looking at six key areas to see what your group or district is good at and where you can improve.
- [Protected: Duke of Edinburgh award – information for leaders](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/duke-of-edinburgh-award-information-for-leaders/): Girls’ Brigade England and Wales is a Licensed Organisation (LO) for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme (DofE).
- [Queen’s Award – information for GB leaders](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/queens-award-information-for-gb-leaders/): For young people between 15 and 25 years, who want to serve and to grow in faith, the Queen’s Award provides an exciting challenge.
- [Our logos](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/gbew-logo-for-print/): Download the Girls' Brigade England & Wales logo for print.
- [Protected: Resources to equip leaders](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/resources-to-equip-leaders/): Below are some resources that have been created to help equip leaders in a variety of topics.
- [Protected: Bring a Friend badge](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/bring-a-friend-badge/): We're excited to share a new badge for Girls' Brigade members focused around spreading the word of your local group.
- [Protected: Council meeting minutes](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/council-meeting-minutes/): Here you can download the minutes from previous GB council meetings.
- [Protected: Donations to GB International countries](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/donations-to-gb-international-countries/): At our winter conference, GB International Treasurer Betty McComb made an appeal for financial aid for GB countries across the world.
- [Creative uniform uses](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/creative-uniform-uses/): Creative ways to upcycle your old GB uniform...
- [Protected: Resources for National Training Team](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/resource/resources-for-national-training-team/): Below you will find the resources needed in order to run GB training such as Life to the Full, Residential Events or n:fluence 18+.

## Blog posts
- [Love Island – Culture Check-Up](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/love-island-culture-check-up/): A video about Love Island to inspire leaders and parents to engage with girl culture in innovative ways and equip us to become even more effective as we seek to turn up the volume of hope for girls.
- [Gender stereotypes – Culture Check-Up](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/gender-stereotypes-culture-check-up/): A video about gender stereotypes to inspire leaders and parents to engage with girl culture in innovative ways and equip us to become even more effective as we seek to turn up the volume of hope for girls.
- [What’s TikTok? – Culture Check-Up](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/whats-tiktok-culture-check-up/): It's very likely you’ve heard the word ‘TikTok’ thrown around in your GB groups over the past couple of years. You may have even noticed your girls doing little choreographed dance routines or lip syncing to the latest chart bop.
- [Building others up](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/building-others-up/): Your words matter… what you say, how you say it, your body language. It all has an impact on who you’re talking to.
- [The power of change](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/the-power-of-change/): Each day is a day to learn and adapt to the world around us; to work out where we are on our journeys, to study, to work, to commit our time to what we’re passionate about.
- [Changes](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/changes/): There seem to be so many changes in the world right now. COVID-19 appears to have disappeared practically overnight, with the news mainly focusing on the Ukraine. The horrors the people of Ukraine are facing, their efforts to escape, and what we can do to respond.
- [All or nothing?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/all-or-nothing/): Is it always all or nothing? Do we purposely fill our time, so our calendars are overly full, or are we a yes person where coincidentally everything just seems to happen at the same time?
- [Your journey is unique to you](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/your-journey-is-unique-to-you/): I’m quite often asked by family friends, friends, and strangers if I went to university. The simple answer is no. Not because I didn’t want to, not because I didn’t get the grades but because I decided further education wasn’t for me.
- [Stepping out of your comfort zone](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone/): My comfort zone is comfortable… I know what I’m doing, most of the time, and I know where I’m going, some of the time. But I have a problem with it – it’s way too comfortable, like a pair of old slippers that are nice and warm.
- [Can we skip to the good part?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/can-we-skip-to-the-good-part/): So, like many others recently, I’ve been spending an unhealthy amount of time on TikTok. You open the app, watch two videos and boom… an hour has passed by! As a creative mind though, I love TikTok. So many of the videos inspire me, but one in particular got me thinking a bit deeper recently.
- [Small changes to save the planet](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/small-changes-to-save-the-planet/): I’ve grown up surrounded by the countryside and I’ve always enjoyed going on walks with my family. I enjoy looking at, and taking in, the beauty of the world around me.
- [Occupational Therapy and Me](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/occupational-therapy-and-me/): Occupational therapy…what’s that? Who is that? Is that like physiotherapy? Are you trying to get people back into work?
- [Am I enough?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/am-i-enough/): Scrolling through Instagram, the news, Pinterest etc. it’s easy to feel like you aren’t enough or that you’re not doing enough.
- [Not a mistake, but a miracle!](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/not-a-mistake-but-a-miracle/): There are some things that just don’t go together. Strawberry sauce on chips? Weird, would ruin your chips. Drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth? Horrible, a bad start to your morning. Socks and flip flops? Uncomfortable, but at least your toes are warm.
- [Life isn’t a race](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/life-isnt-a-race/): We live in a society where comparison of our lives is all around us, especially in education. A lot of the time, there are next steps to think about but often it feels like this is expected by society or felt through peer pressure.
- [Buckets of stress](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/buckets-of-stress/): It’s now been over a year since the start of COVID-19, an ongoing global pandemic.
- [Staying safe](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/staying-safe/): As a child I can remember talks about not talking to strangers; not getting into a stranger’s car; and  if a stranger should approach you then run away and find help from a shopkeeper or parent with a child, if you can find one.
- [Wave after wave](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/wave-after-wave/): 2020. What a year. Previous to this year I was working hard at keeping myself mentally healthy – I’d struggled in the past with feeling anxious.
- [Stop, look, and listen](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/stop-look-and-listen/): There’s this memory I have that I’m pretty ashamed of… it’s of being in primary school and sitting next to my best friend Charlotte.
- [They’re not like me](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/theyre-not-like-me/): Back last summer, we were in the garden eating our dinner at a little marquee when a wasp appeared. I noticed it at the other end of the table and I immediately began to feel terrified.
- [Making mistakes](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/making-mistakes/): Picture the scene: I’m in the cafeteria of a police station in London, where my brother has been showing me around. I’m queueing up for some breakfast and feeling unbelievably nervous surrounded by so many police officers.
- [Collaborate instead of compete](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/collaborate-instead-of-compete/): As you scroll through your social media feeds, you see someone post about a recent success in their life…
- [What are you learning?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/what-are-you-learning/): I vividly remember not being able to spell the word ‘family’. I was little (I’ve no idea how old) but I remember sitting in our dining room writing an anniversary card to my mum and dad.
- [You’re smashing this petal](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/youre-smashing-this-petal/): I’ve recently started running. When I say running, it’s more like a walk/run at a less than moderate pace.
- [Habits to be made](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/habits-to-be-made/): Nail-biting, phone-scrolling, online shopping, mirror-checking. Now it sounds like I’m just listing off the last hour of my day, but I’m really wondering how many of these you’ve found yourself doing regularly without even making a note to do it.
- [Stand tall and bloom](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/stand-tall-and-bloom/): It’s 1° here in Essex. It’s not one of those bright, crisp, sunny, wintery days where the sun shines, it’s dull, grey and looks like it’s going to chuck it down with rain.
- [Dealing with anxiety](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/dealing-with-anxiety/): As I sit and type this the song ‘Simply having a wonderful Christmas time’ is ringing out in my local coffee shop. There are snowflakes and robins hanging from the ceiling and my cup is filled with sweet Christmassy-goodness.
- [Yet what I can, I give Him](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/yet-what-i-can-i-give-him/): I was asked to meet with a well-known person in London to make a film for them. The PA told me in the email that the place we were meeting at had a strict dress code of business wear or formal day wear.
- [Share Hygge](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/3185/): Have you heard of that term ‘Hygge’? Pronounced Hoo-ga, it’s defined as a feeling of cosy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life.
- [Run for your life](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/run-for-your-life/): How’s 2020 going for you? Whether good or bad, one thing I’m pretty sure of is that it’s probably not turning out exactly how you planned. I don’t know if you ever feel how I sometimes do – that it’s all a bit much and it’s hard to keep going. 
- [Is it time to switch off your phone?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/is-it-time-to-switch-off-your-phone/): I don’t know about you but my phone is always in my hand. Or in my pocket. Or on my bedside table right next to where I’m sleeping. I don’t think it’s ever more than a few metres away from me at any given time.
- [Discovering potential](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/discovering-potential/): During lockdown we decided to plant some corn on the cob because we love the stuff. Now this wasn’t any old corn, this was rainbow corn. With the hot summer we had it grew really quickly and ended up being so tall that you couldn’t even see over it.
- [Have a good day](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/have-a-good-day/): Imagine you’re in a shop, the shopkeeper’s taken your payment and you’re picking up your stuff to leave. What are the words that you usually say?
- [Worthy of life](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/worthy-of-life/): Neil called me to say he had to cancel our date that night, so I said ‘OK, shall we get together tomorrow?’ But he was acting strange and said he couldn’t, so I asked him when we could reschedule. He responded with ‘Emma, I don’t want to see you again.’ I just didn’t get it. Everything was OK, wasn’t it? So, I asked that fatal question… ‘Why don’t you want to go out with me?’ His response hit me hard… ‘FAT women don’t do anything for me.’
- [Stop fighting](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/stop-fighting/): When I was younger my friends all used to write to one another. Every time we saw each other throughout the week at Girls’ Brigade, youth club or church we’d exchange letters, sometimes pages long, sometimes a quick little note.
- [Dealing with disappointment](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/dealing-with-disappointment/): It was my cousin’s birthday and the whole family were going to the zoo. I was nine and we were excited because we were travelling in a huge orange campervan together.
- [Short changed](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/short-changed/): We heard the ice cream van driving up the road and my Mum took out her purse, YESSSS. The last few times it had visited my Mum had let me go and buy one without her, I felt SO grown up. I waited in line, holding a £5 note in my hand, and then it was my turn to order.
- [Don’t bend your knee](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/dont-bend-your-knee/): When I was 13 I remember standing in front of the mirror in my downstairs toilet with a friend. We were trying out the new blue mascara we’d bought (yes, it was a thing!) and she looked at me in the mirror and said ‘You’ve got really veiny eyelids.’ I remember it as clear as day. I suddenly became very conscious of my eyes and, every day since, I’ve covered them with concealer believing that they must look horrible and abnormal without it.
- [Thank you for listening](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/thank-you-for-listening/): I recently asked a friend if I could speak to her about something that was worrying me, so we booked an evening for me to pop round and have a chat with her.
- [Unique and valuable](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/unique-and-valuable/): I was talking to my 15 year old daughter last night about going back to school after a 6 month absence due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
- [Opening up and finding freedom](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/opening-up-and-finding-freedom/): I vividly remember where I was when I said it. It was 2009 and I was walking with my best friend through a park in Stoke-on-Trent. My heart was racing, I couldn’t get my words out. ‘Shall we sit down on this bench for a bit?’ I said.
- [Using your time wisely](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/using-your-time-wisely/): Summer holidays. Sun. Friends. No school. And so much time!
- [I don’t like summer](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/i-dont-like-summer/): I don’t like summer. For some of you reading that, you’ll be thinking ‘Whaaaat?’ and I get that. That’s why I’ve never said it out loud, and I’ve never shared it with friends for fear they might think I’m weird.
- [Exercising the muscle of self-control](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/exercising-the-muscle-of-self-control/): I just ate a whole Terry's Chocolate Orange. I tried not to eat the whole thing but, as I took a segment away another one fell down in its place, and it just lay there ready to be consumed. My goodness I love that chocolate. In fact, I love all chocolate, and find it very hard to limit the amount I eat in one sitting. In my head I’ll think ‘just four squares’ and, half an hour later, I’ll find myself putting the wrapper in the bin because the WHOLE bar has been eaten, and we’re talking about a big bar.
- [The stormy sea becoming still](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/the-stormy-sea-becoming-still/): Something happened a year ago that was very difficult and upsetting. I won’t go into details but I’ve had lots of flashbacks and shed lots of tears. I would think about it for hours, every day, multiple times. I’d think about where I was standing, what I could hear and the conversations I had. My heart used to race when I remembered.
- [What will you do with the voice you’ve been given?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/what-will-you-do-with-the-voice-youve-been-given/): This question got me thinking about the moment a baby enters the world. Go with me here! The midwife and parents-to-be gather in suspense, anxious to hear that first cry - a sign that the baby is alive and well! The relief, comfort and joy often captured in that moment, when the gift of a new voice is heard for the very first time, reminded me of the power for good in using our voices from the moment life begins.
- [The call of the nightingale](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/the-call-of-the-nightingale/): This week my friend Catie drove 100 miles to hear the call of a bird called a nightingale. When I read her post about it I was like, whaat? Why would you drive all that way, just. to. hear. a. bird.
- [Try again and try again](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/try-again-and-try-again/): Have you ever seen those cushions that look all tied up, like a knot? My friend Claire showed me hers that she bought in Iceland, which is where they originate from. They’re called Icelandic Knot Cushions and the moment I saw Claire’s, I wanted one.
- [Don’t play compare](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/dont-play-compare/): When I was a young girl, and through into my teens, I obsessed over what other girls looked like. 'She's prettier than me', 'She's thinner than me, 'She has a much better personality than me'... it didn’t actually matter what it was, because it all boiled down to the same thing: I wasn’t good enough - I needed to change.
- [How are you looking at things?](https://www.girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk/koko/how-are-you-looking-at-things/): 10 minutes ago I reversed into my Dad‘s car there was such a crunch - I burst into tears.