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What we do

Our mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women

Why we are needed

We believe

  •  that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income
  •  that all girls should be supported to realise their ambitions, to discover their self-worth, and to develop their capacity to shape their world and their future

What we offer

1-to-1 mentoring

Our 1-to-1 mentoring programme matches girls with volunteer mentors who are women from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Our mentors guide and support girls as they build confidence, develop skills, and explore opportunities. They help girls gain insight into the world of work, recognise their strengths, and take ownership of their futures.

Workshops

Our workshops are designed to meet girls’ specific needs. In small groups with skilled The Girls Network staff, they discover their key strengths, develop positive self-belief, and learn tools to support their well-being. Volunteer mentors and professional women also contribute, helping girls gain insights into the world of work and build the confidence to articulate their skills, interests, and talents.

Ambassador community

Our Ambassador community is a network that supports girls beyond mentoring and workshops. It offers careers guidance, development opportunities, and a platform for girls to have their voices heard - helping them continue to grow, connect, and inspire others. 

Volunteer

Volunteer

Our volunteer mentors come from all backgrounds and professions, they work with girls to build confidence and awareness of the world of work. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2026

Updated: 20th April, 2026

Author: Sadie Carr Simons

Our Ambassador Community

Our Ambassador Community is a brave, inclusive network for young women who have taken part in one of our workshop or mentoring programmes. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Updated: 13th April, 2026

Author: Nat Rossetti

Become a school partner

Become a school partner

We will match your students with inspiring professionals who are women, who will support them over the course of an academic year. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2019

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Nat Rossetti

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Latest

  • Careers in the Built Environment with Mott MacDonald

    Careers in the Built Environment with Mott MacDonald

    Ambassadors learn about careers in the engineering sector and develop their employability skills.

  • What girls think about having a mentor

    Girls from two of our schools share what they have got from having a Girls' Network mentor

  • A guide to mentoring

    If you are considering mentoring with us, please watch this short video to ensure you know what's involved before submitting and application. We would love you to join our wonderful community of mentors!

  • How much choice do I have about and how/where, I mentor?

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  • Join the team

    Join the team

    If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

  • What we do

    What we do

    The Girls' Network inspires and empowers girls from the least advantaged communities through mentoring and workshops that build confidence and belief in a brighter future.

  • Our story

    Our story

    The Girls' Network was founded by two secondary school teachers in 2013. Find out more about the aims of the charity and the impact of the mentoring programme so far.

  • Online information sessions - book your slot!

    Online information sessions - book your slot!

    Your chance to find out about the work we do and the ways you can support us.

  • Where we work

    Where we work

  • Chief Executive Officer

  • Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean I'm any less capable

    Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean I'm any less capable

    Our ambassador Dilara reflects on her mentoring journey 5 years on, to mark National Mentoring Day 2020

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  • Contact us

    The Girls' Network would love to hear from you!

  • Become a school partner

    Become a school partner

    We will match your students with inspiring professionals who are women, who will support them over the course of an academic year.

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