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A new girls group year, a fresh start and a whole new Girl Code!🥳Our first session back was all about reconnecting, catc...
09/09/2026

A new girls group year, a fresh start and a whole new Girl Code!🥳

Our first session back was all about reconnecting, catching up, sharing what we got up to over the holidays, enjoying some good eats and, most importantly, letting the girls have their say. 🫶🏾

The girls had their usual opportunity to brainstorm and share their ideas for the year ahead, and, let’s just say, they came with some GOOD stuff!👀

The girls always come up with meaningful activities, important conversations and topics that they want us to explore. In fact, everything you see us do at Girls Group is suggested, shaped and inspired by the girls themselves. Who better to ask than them?🤷🏽‍♀️👏🏾

We can’t wait to bring all their amazing ideas to life! 💫

Whether you’re younger or older, you are never too old to be part of Girls Group. We work with different age groups and tailor our sessions to make sure everyone has a space to connect, have fun, speak openly and feel heard. 🫶🏾

We’re always welcoming new girls, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your sign! 👀👀👀👀

📍 100 Alma Way, b19 2LN
🕔 Every Wednesday | 5–7PM
Aston Villa Foundation

💜 GIRLS GROUP IS BACK TODAY ONWARDS!💜✨The wait is finally over! After a summer filled with fun, laughter, creativity and...
09/09/2026

💜 GIRLS GROUP IS BACK TODAY ONWARDS!💜✨

The wait is finally over! After a summer filled with fun, laughter, creativity and unforgettable memories, Girls Group is officially back for a brand-new term! 🥳

We’re excited to welcome our girls back TODAY for another term of empowerment, connection, confidence-building, fun activities and plenty of opportunities to grow. 🌸

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 5–7PM
📍 100 Alma Way, B19 2LN

Aston Villa Foundation
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✨ WE’RE BACK! ✨The new term is officially underway, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back to Essence Youth Mentorin...
09/09/2026

✨ WE’RE BACK! ✨

The new term is officially underway, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back to Essence Youth Mentoring! 💜💚

Here’s our updated weekly timetable for the new term, including our Women’s Wellness Clinic, Girls Group, Youth Club and Girls Dance Classes. 🗓️

Please take note of the days and times and make sure you’re keeping up with us so you don’t miss out! 👀

📢 Please note: Our timetable may continue to develop, and any changes, additional sessions or new activities will be announced on our social media, so keep your eyes peeled!

We can’t wait for another term filled with fun, learning, confidence, connection and opportunities. 💕✨

📍 100 Alma Way, Aston, B19 2LN
📞 07368 173619
📲 Instagram: Essence Youth Mentoring

New term, new opportunities… let’s make it one to remember! 💜

08/09/2026

✨ SUMMER CAMP | WEEK 2 ✨

Week 2 took a spontaneous turn… and honestly, we loved every minute of it! 🥳After a little change of course with our activities, we filled the week with trips, creativity, teamwork and plenty of memories. 😝

From an adrenaline-filled laser tag trip 🔫, getting creative with veg painting 🎨🥕, to one group of our girls putting their heads together and creating their very own cheer routine 📣💃🏽 the girls definitely kept busy!

We also had a chilled movie day 🎬🍿 before finishing the week with a BIG trip to Gravity, where everyone got involved, had plenty of laughs and made even more memories! 🤸🏽‍♀️✨

And of course, we had yummy food along the way to keep everyone fuelled! 🍕🍗

A spontaneous week that turned into one to remember! 💗☀️

More summer camp moments coming soon… 👀

08/09/2026

What a summer! 💜

50 girls, 22 schools and 15 postcode areas across Birmingham.

Our girls enjoyed three day trips, physical activities and over eight enrichment experiences, including horse riding. We were also proud to provide inclusive SEND activities for everyone.

More than a holiday programme. A summer of confidence, connection, new experiences and joy. ✨

To heal a girl is to heal a nation.

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20/07/2026

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS🍋

Last week in girls group, to bring a great term to an end, we had a juicy session with the one and only 🥳 !
We discussed how life doesn’t always go the way we plan🔖.
We all face challenges, disappointments, and unexpected moments. Even in difficult situations, there can be opportunities to learn, grow, and find hope.🤞🏾

In the session, we explored what it means to turn our “lemons”into “lemonade.” As a group we discovered that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can choose the way we respond.🤝

The girls created their own when life gives you lemons slogans🍋. They had mini group discussions about real-life “lemon” scenarios and thought about ways we can overcome lemon situations and make “lemonade”. Finally, we made and enjoyed homemade lemonade as a reminder that something sweet can come from sour can come from situations.

The takeaway message was simple: When you decide to take one small step, ask for help, show kindness, or choose not to give up is all it takes to start turning lemons into lemonade🙌🏾

Big thanks to , always a pleasure to get creative with you🙌🏾💜 and what a refreshing session this was, 😩🍋 We can’t wait for the next one👀👀

AND THAT’S A WRAP😩👑
What a beautiful season it’s been for girls group
We’ve paused for summer with even more memories, laughter, growth, and sisterhood than we could’ve imagined.

A huge thank you to every girl who showed up, every parent who trusted us, and every partner, volunteer, facilitator, and supporter who helped make this season so special. We couldn’t have done it without you.

See you all in September ( or at summer camp👀) Our full recap is coming soon because we still haven’t shared all of the amazing sessions, workshops, trips, and moments we’ve experienced together.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾



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13/07/2026

☀️ SUMMER JUST GOT BETTER! 💜🎉

Looking for a fun, safe and exciting summer for your daughter? WE GOT YAAA🙌🏾

Join us for 3 weeks packed with creative activities, sports, workshops, games, healthy meals, confidence,building, exciting experiences and the chance to make amazing new friendships. ✨

💜 Designed for girls aged 8–16. Every activity is planned with our girls in mind, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And to our older girls… this is for you too! You won’t be “too old”, we’ve made sure there are activities and workshops you’ll genuinely enjoy alongside opportunities to meet other girls your age.

This year we’re excited to be working alongside some amazing community partners and caterers to bring our girls even more opportunities and experiences. 👀 Keep an eye out, we’ll be introducing and tagging them very soon!

📅 Starts: Monday 20th July
🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Fortis Academy, Great Barr
💷 FREE

At Essence, we believe every girl deserves a summer where she feels confident, included, supported and free to be herself. 💜

🎥 Watch the video for a sneak peek of what’s to come!

📲 Ready to join us? Scan the QR CODE, or, the registration form is linked in our bio. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!



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📸 Moments That Matter  This week in Girls Group, we were reminded that the moments we often overlook are sometimes the o...
05/07/2026

📸 Moments That Matter
This week in Girls Group, we were reminded that the moments we often overlook are sometimes the ones that shape us the most. So as part of our topic, each girl took home a Polaroid captured exactly as she is in this season of life. Not because she’s perfect, but because she is already worthy of being celebrated.
The girls then decorated their own photo frames, each one completely unique. Just like them, no two frames were the same. These photos aren’t just memories of today, they’re reminders to look back and remember the laughter, conversations, friendships and confidence built at Girls Group.

Caring for your mind means speaking kindly to yourself.
Maintaining your body also means recognising your worth.
And finding balance means making space for the people and moments that bring you peace, joy and purpose!🙌🏾


29/06/2026

🌞 Essence Youth Mentoring's Summer HAF Programme is back!

This summer, we will be delivering 3 themed weeks of activities, giving young people aged 8–16 the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and create lasting memories.

Each week will feature a different theme and will include workshops delivered by a variety of local organisations, community groups, and specialist facilitators. Young people will take part in creative activities, life skills sessions, wellbeing workshops, healthy eating, physical activities, team challenges, and much more.

At Essence, we believe every young person deserves access to positive experiences, inspiring role models, and opportunities that help them discover their potential.

A huge thank you to our community partners who will be joining us throughout the summer to educate, empower, inspire, and support the next generation. 💜

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