The Girls' Network

12/06/2026

This , we're proud to share a blog from our Ambassador Amy about her experience of helping to care for her grandad.

In her honest and moving piece, Amy reflects on the rewards and challenges of caring, the special bond she shares with her grandad, and the importance of supporting the people we love.

Many of the girls in our network will have caring responsibilities of some sort, balancing education or work, friendships and plans for the future alongside supporting family members. This week we celebrate their contribution and recognise the millions of unpaid carers across the UK who give their time, energy and care so generously.

Read Amy's blog here: https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/news/my-experience-of-being-a-carer

To mark Carers Week, Ambassador Amy shares her experience of caring for her grandad.

11/06/2026

Today is Social Mobility Day! 🪜🚀💚

When The Girls’ Network was founded, the idea was simple: to give girls and young women access to the kinds of networks, opportunities and encouragement that have long helped others get ahead.

We know talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't always. Too many girls still grow up feeling that certain careers, places or futures aren't for people like them.

That's why mentoring matters.

It's about helping girls build confidence, broaden their horizons, meet people they might never otherwise meet, and start to see more possibilities for themselves.

As our former mentee and ambassador Aiseosa put it:

"She helped me believe that where I started did not define where I could go."

That captures so much of what we're about. Helping girls and young women believe in themselves, recognise their potential, and feel able to reach for futures that may once have felt out of reach.

A huge thank you to all the mentors, schools, partners and supporters who help make that possible every day 💚

10/06/2026

There is so much discussion in the news about young people, their opportunities, and their futures. Through the many conversations we have with the girls and young women in our network, we know the challenges they face are real and often complex.

But we also know that mentoring can make a powerful difference.

Our mentors help girls build confidence, explore opportunities, and feel more positive about the future. They provide encouragement, a listening ear, and the chance to talk openly about hopes, worries and ambitions with someone outside of school or home.

You don't need to have all the answers or have everything in your own life completely figured out. Our mentors come from all walks of life and a wide range of backgrounds. What matters most is showing up, listening, and believing in a young person's potential.

If you'd like to help a girl in your area feel more confident about her future, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about mentoring and how to apply on our website or join one of our upcoming online information sessions to find out more and ask questions:

📅 Thursday 18th June, 12pm
📅 Tuesday 30th June, 5pm
📅 Wednesday 15th July 12:30pm
📅Friday 31st July 12pm

Book your slot here: https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/learn-join-an-online-info-session

We would love you to be part of our mission to help all girls and young women reach for their 💚

05/06/2026

💚 We're sharing another story from one of our amazing mentors as part of .

Meet Ilana, who joined us for her third mentoring match earlier this year. Here, she shares why she believes in the power of mentoring, and how being part of our network can help girls reach for their unlimited futures.

One of the things we hear time and again is that mentoring is a two-way street. While mentors support girls to build confidence and think positively about their futures, they often tell us they learn just as much from their mentees. From gaining insight into the experiences of a younger generation to reflecting on their own lives and ambitions, mentoring can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved.

If you'd like to learn more about becoming a mentor, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our website or join one of our upcoming info sessions to find out more: https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/volunteering-with-the-girls-network

04/06/2026

💚 As part of , we’re sharing stories from some of our amazing mentors.

Here’s Jennifer one of our new mentors in Liverpool, who chose to mentor because she wanted to help provide the guidance and encouragement she knows can make such a difference to a young person.

Our mentors join us for so many different reasons. Some want to better understand the experiences of a younger generation. Some want to share what they’ve learned in their careers. Others have experienced the power of mentoring themselves and want to give something back.

Whatever their reason, we are incredibly grateful to every mentor in our network for the time, care and encouragement they give to their mentees 💫

We’re now recruiting mentors for programmes starting this October. If you’d like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you: https://ow.ly/Pk8Z50Z7uSi.

02/06/2026

💚 It’s Volunteers’ Week and we want to say a huge thank you to all the incredible women who volunteer their time to help inspire and empower girls and young women across our regions.

Without you, we simply couldn’t do what we do. Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment make such a difference, and we are so proud and grateful to have each of you in our network 💫

If you’d like to be part of this fantastic community of volunteers, we are now recruiting for mentoring programmes starting this October. We’d love to hear from you!

👉 Visit our website to learn more or join one of our upcoming info sessions: https://ow.ly/INqx50Z2NJY

29/05/2026

It’s half term, and we hope all of the brilliant teacher liaisons we work with are enjoying a well-deserved break 💚

For those teachers who are already thinking ahead to the new academic year, now is a great time to learn more about how The Girls’ Network helps girls build confidence, believe in themselves, and think positively and ambitiously about their futures ✨

There’s still time to book one of our workshop programmes before the summer, helping to prepare girls for our mentoring programmes starting in the new school year.

👉 Visit our website to learn more about becoming a school partner: https://ow.ly/NLBO50Z2OCQ

26/05/2026

Want to learn more about The Girls’ Network and our mission to help girls and young women reach for their unlimited futures? 💚

Join our next online info session:

📅 Tuesday 3rd June
⏰ 5:00pm
💻 Online

This is a great chance to hear more about our work and the many ways you can support us, from volunteering as a mentor, to fundraising, partnering with us as a school or organisation, or supporting our work financially ✨

👉 Sign up here:https://ow.ly/PEff50Z2Oca

Or visit our website for more dates in June.

15/05/2026

💻 Our Ambassadors have been exploring technology and its impact on the world of work through a series of inspiring conversations and workshops.

From learning how AI is changing recruitment and CV writing in a conversation with Lisa Garner, Learning & Development Business Partner at Amoria Group Recruitment - to discussing careers and technology with Education Partnership Strategist Maryam Nkemena, these conversations are helping young women better understand the opportunities and challenges of a fast-moving job market.

At The Girls’ Network, we want girls and young women to feel informed, confident, and prepared for their . We are so grateful to the women across our network who generously give their time, insight and encouragement to help girls explore what’s possible. 💚

Read more about these conversations, along with other stories and reflections from our Ambassador Community - on our website: https://ow.ly/SY4q50YVXeo 💫

13/05/2026

At The Girls’ Network, our programme team support girls and young women every day to believe in themselves, step outside their comfort zones, and aim high - and they lead by example too ✨

🏔 Ellie our Merseyside Programme Lead recently climbed Mount Toubkal in Morocco - the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167m
🏃‍♀️ This weekend Lena, one of our Programme Leads in London completed the Copenhagen Marathon
🚴‍♀️ And Amy our National Programmes Manager is currently taking on an incredible self-supported bike race across Spain and Portugal, riding around 210km a day over 6 days as part of the first event of its kind that is open only to women, non-binary and trans riders.

We’re so proud of them all. The determination, resilience and ambition they show in these challenges reflect the same qualities they encourage in the girls and young women we work with every day 💫