The Gifted

The Gifted Projects to inspire and empower

The Gifted is an organisation committed to generating opportunities for young people to engage in meaningful activities that both harness their enthusiasm and deliver them real outcomes by empowering them with new skills and knowledge.

28/03/2026

“It was hard at first… but once I got it, it was fun.”

This was feedback from one of our Butterfly Arts participants during our workshop with ENACT and it made me think…

I thought punch embroidery would be a fun, immersive activity. But in a 90-minute session, some girls never quite made it to the “fun” part.

Whenever I see girls disengage because something feels difficult, I must rethink and adapt.

The Gifted Butterfly Arts Project is designed to build confidence, resilience and self-esteem. But I’ve learned that some craft activities have a ‘delayed reward curve’ and require patience before they feel enjoyable. Other crafts provide quick wins.

Signs of withdrawal, frustration or perfectionism are often signals to slow down, adapt and introduce activities where success can be experienced early.

I believe confidence is fragile. It is shaped by how these moments are held and celebrated. So we’re learning to balance quick wins with meaningful challenge, where every girl not only takes part, but has the opportunity to fly.

Looking for ways to use your skills for something meaningful?At The Gifted, we believe everyone has gifts, skills and ex...
28/03/2026

Looking for ways to use your skills for something meaningful?

At The Gifted, we believe everyone has gifts, skills and experiences that can make a difference. We’re inviting a small group of professionals to join our Advisory Team and help shape, guide and grow our work with young people at risk.

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Use your skills for purpose
✨ Be part of meaningful change
✨ Support the next generation

No pressure. No heavy commitment.
Just impact.

If this speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Message us or email [email protected]

Have you ever felt misunderstood in school or work? A few of my friends and colleagues are having adult assessments for...
18/03/2026

Have you ever felt misunderstood in school or work?

A few of my friends and colleagues are having adult assessments for neurodivergence. I’ve never been assessed. But I know I think differently. And I have to work twice as hard.

Through The Butterfly Project, I now see many girls whose stories echo parts of my own.

Girls who arrive in secondary school carrying years of unrecognised needs.

Girls who were quietly supported in primary school but never formally assessed.

Girls whose anxiety, silence, masking or behaviour are misunderstood.

Girls whose struggles are explained away as attitude, hormones, culture, language barriers or parenting.

Too often support only comes when things reach crisis point such as; attendance drops, mental health declines or exclusion becomes a risk.

Masking isn’t always about hiding neurodivergence.

Sometimes it’s about staying safe. It’s about survival.

Avoiding being labelled difficult.
Avoiding punishment.
Avoiding humiliation.
Avoiding being misunderstood.

Many girls learn this very early.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? I’d love to hear your experiences (as a parent, educator, or someone who has lived this themselves).

14/03/2026

This might be controversial. Many of us parents remember that moment when our child’s body odour suddenly becomes noticeable and we find ourselves asking, “When last did you have a shower?” Whether our approach is subtle or direct, there’s no judgement here.

Along the way, phrases like “bed rotting” and “hygiene avoidance” creep into our vocabulary. I’ve even heard teenage girls jokingly describe showering as an “allergy.”

Teenage years bring new hygiene demands: body odour, skincare routines, hair washing and styling, and managing menstruation products. These changes can introduce new sensory experiences and expectations.

While we’re increasingly aware of executive functioning and sensory sensitivities, not every behaviour has a clinical explanation. Sometimes teenagers are simply navigating a lot of change.

But if hygiene avoidance becomes persistent, distressing, or linked to strong sensory discomfort, it may be worth exploring further. The aim of an assessment is not to pathologise normal teenage behaviour, but to understand when someone may benefit from support or practical adjustments.

Sometimes what looks like laziness is really a teenager feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

Understanding the barriers often helps us find solutions.

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to reach their potential?The Gifted is looking for motivated and inspi...
12/03/2026

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to reach their potential?

The Gifted is looking for motivated and inspiring Project Leaders to support the delivery of youth programmes in schools, community settings and online.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people, helping them develop life skills, confidence and pathways for their future.

Role Details

📍 Location: Hertfordshire & Enfield
⏰ Hours: 2 days per week (8–12 hours)
📅 Contract: Term time only
💰 Pay: £15 per hour

📩 Send your CV to: [email protected]
Andrea will send you the full job description and application form.

10/03/2026

Parents, carers and professionals supporting looked-after children — this is for you 🦋

The Butterfly Project is a creative arts programme designed to support girls and young people to explore:

✨ Self-esteem
✨ Identity
✨ Boundaries
✨ Aspirations & goals
✨ A sense of home and belonging

Led by our Creative Workshop Leader with lived experience as a foster carer, these workshops create a supportive environment where children can build confidence, express themselves and feel understood.

📍 After-school programme
Wormley Community Centre, Broxbourne

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & carers:
Spaces are now open.

Give your child the opportunity to grow, connect and express themselves through creativity.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio or send us a message to learn more.

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If your daughter struggles with low self-esteem, read this.Many parents try to boost confidence by giving more praise.Bu...
04/03/2026

If your daughter struggles with low self-esteem, read this.

Many parents try to boost confidence by giving more praise.
But constant compliments don’t always build self-belief. In some cases, they can even make children depend on external validation.

What helps more is understanding what’s underneath the behaviour.

Is she:
• Being overly self-critical?
• Avoiding challenges because she fears failure?
• Struggling to accept praise or criticism?
• Losing motivation at school?

Often these are signs that a young person feels uncertain about their value or capability.

Instead of rushing to reassure them, try asking:
“What feels hardest about this right now?”

When children feel safe to talk about their struggles, they begin to develop resilience, emotional awareness, and real confidence.

At The Gifted, we support girls and young women who are struggling with confidence, motivation, and self-belief, helping them rediscover their strengths and potential.

If you’re worried about your child, send us a message to learn more about our programmes.

02/03/2026

Meet our talented team member Ella, as she shares some valuable advice on how to boost your self esteem. Ella co-delivers our creative community workshops and digital Butterfly Project. Contact us to find out how you can take part in our fantastic programmes and get connected.

Today we start our after school workshop at Wormley Community Centre. We are here every Monday from 3.30pm to 5pm. A mix...
02/03/2026

Today we start our after school workshop at Wormley Community Centre. We are here every Monday from 3.30pm to 5pm. A mix of craft and girl talk as we indulge in up-cycling. It’s not too late to register or you can just drop-in. We can’t wait to see you.

11/02/2026

🦋 Butterflyettes hits differently! When girls and young women feel safe, connected and valued everything changes.

Through our Butterflyette Youth Ambassador Project (ages 16–25), young women:
✨ build confidence
✨ connect with peers
✨ create meaningful projects
✨ gain real work experience and leadership skills

This is about joy, agency and belonging. The foundations of wellbeing. We’re proud of what our Butterflyettes are creating… and excited for what’s next 💛

💌 [email protected]
🌍 www.thegifted.org.uk

This group of brilliant young people recently joined us at the Royal Institution, for a live BBC recording of the Christ...
17/12/2025

This group of brilliant young people recently joined us at the Royal Institution, for a live BBC recording of the Christmas Lectures . An iconic space many had never stepped into before.

For the young people and families we support, the challenge is rarely interest or ability but it can often be access and opportunity. Access to inspiring spaces. Access to opportunities that help young people see themselves as belonging.

At The Gifted, we work to ensure young people are not excluded from enrichment experiences that shape confidence, aspiration and future pathways.

These moments matter and they shouldn’t be the exception.

If you’re an institution interested in widening access, or a parent keen to stay connected, we’d love to hear from you.

2026 will bring:
✨ More partnerships.
✨ More access.
✨ More possibilities.

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Room 7 Ingram House (2nd Floor)
Waltham Cross
EN89NH

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