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We’ve recently updated our forms to make them simpler and easier to complete. Please always download the latest version of any form directly from our website when you need it, rather than using a copy you’ve previously saved or downloaded. These can be accessed via our Resources hub. Our forms will continue to evolve as […]

Making a safeguarding referral or raising a concern is an important step, but it is not always the end of our safeguarding responsibility. Girls’ Brigade people may encounter children, young people and adults at risk in a wide range of settings. A person may be seen once, or concerns may emerge over several contacts. It […]

This briefing is intended for The Girls’ Brigade England & Wales people working across volunteering and safeguarding roles. It highlights how changes in routine during the summer period can impact safeguarding visibility and increase risks for children, young people, and adults at risk.  August often brings significant changes to normal routines, including school holidays, annual leave, reduced staffing levels, family […]

This resource has been prepared with thanks to Matthew Thomas, a part of our National Safeguarding Team. BUT IT’S ONLY A BIT OF BANTER! Humour is an important part of our lives but some people go too far. Although you cannot always control someone’s negative behaviour, you can control how long you participate in it. For most of us, the groups we […]

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.

Here are the results for 2026’s Team Challenge! Each team that placed in the Top 3 of their category will be posted prizes and a certificate in due course. Each team that entered will be sent an email that will contain a certificate that you can download, it’s up to you whether you want to […]

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.