Advocates

Aishah says her favourite thing about Girlguiding is ‘the safe space that it creates for young women and girls to explore their interests. The volunteers at Girlguiding are dedicated to ensuring that we all get the most of it which is something I’m immensely grateful for’. She is passionate about ensuring the safety of women and girls and has a particular interest in ensuring women of colour are seen, heard and catered for in whatever institutions they are a part of.

Aishah’s favourite memory is getting the opportunity to go to the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in Korea. The support that she received from her leader, Rangers unit and the rest of the units in her district made her feel so loved and supported!

Alwen is passionate about online safety and gender equality. Her favourite thing about Girlguiding is meeting new people and the amazing opportunities. She says her best memory is either ‘speaking at Parliament about the cost of living crisis, or her first Guide camp’!

Alwen loves the confectionary badge, and the 2025 International Women’s Day badge.

Charlotte is very grateful to Girlguiding for the skills she has developed and the friends she has made. Her favourite memory is a North West England event in Blackpool where they set a world record for the largest number of people doing the Cha Cha Slide!

Charlotte is passionate about neurodiversity and mental health, accessibility and inclusion, financial education and empowering girls to aim high.

Charlotte loves how Girlguiding brings together a whole community of girls and women who feel like part of your extended family. One of her favourite memories is earning a badge for volunteering at the Lord's Mayor's Show feeding station. She says, ‘we had to feed 5,000 people that day and, on the badge, it says, "feeding the 5,000" which I thought was super cool!’. Charlotte is super passionate about the environment, body image, freedom of religion and women in STEM. These are all causes she believes need more attention and action, and she’s proud to be a part of making a difference!

Eloise’s favourite thing about Girlguiding is the amazing people she has met through the organisation. She remembers going on her first international trip to The Gambia as a highlight. She worked with the local guide groups out there to collaboratively teach women in the community about the importance of women’s health care. She says the self-care badge is her favourite!

Eloise says ‘I am passionate about breaking down the barriers for women in professional careers like politics and tackling misogyny’.

Erin says that being a part of Girlguiding makes her feel like she is making a lasting impact. Her favourite memory in Girlguiding is going to the woods for a campfire while at Brownies and toasting marshmallows with her best friends - many of which she is still friends with to this day!

Erin says ‘I am passionate about equality and would love to inspire more young women to engage in politics. I believe that violence against women and women's safety should be taken more seriously, and I look forward to a world in which women and girls do not have to feel vulnerable when walking alone. I love to debate and formed my own debate society at school last year’. Because of this, she says she would choose the Brownie speak out interest badge as her favourite Girlguiding badge.

Grace is passionate about neurodiversity acceptance and making the education system more inclusive and accessible. She feels her favourite thing about Girlguiding is the community she has found and the amazing people she has met.

Grace says her favourite memory is ‘meeting guides and scouts from all across the world at an Our Chalet international evening’ and her favourite badge is the geocaching badge, she says ‘I love being in the outdoors and solving puzzles!’.

She also cares about keeping girls and young women safe online.

Hannah’s favourite thing about Girlguiding is its inclusivity, she says ‘whether I'm volunteering at Rainbows and Brownies, or seeing the other Advocates, I know I can be myself; no one will judge me or laugh at me, and we can just have fun’. She loves the Matilda's mighty movie badge. It's not only super sparkly and fun, but also, she loves musicals! Hannah says ‘going to see Matilda at the cinema was my very first trip as a young leader, and made me excited for the future to come with Girlguiding!’

Hannah is really passionate about mental health, and ensuring all young girls and women are able to access the mental health services they need. She's interested in breaking gender stereotypes and empowering girls to help shape their future.

Hannah-Ruth's favourite thing about Girlguiding is the opportunities it gives every girl inside, and outside of the organisation. She says ‘we get to make friends for life, go on incredible once-in-a-lifetime adventures, advocate for issues faced by girls at local and national level and especially empower girls to become the best versions of themselves by supporting them the entire way’.

Hannah-Ruth's favourite badges are her commonwealth and Duke of Edinburgh Awards but also feels the chocolate badge will always hold a special place in her heart! She says ‘I am passionate about changing the world - bettering the world, by sparking an interest in even one person, about one small issue, and helping them to do one small thing, and create one small change. I am passionate about young people, advocating, campaigning and working together to create a better future‘.

Hilary loves Girlguiding because of its sisterhood and community, the acceptance, gaining and passing on new skills, and getting badges! Her favourite Girlguiding memory is either going to Wellies and Wristbands with her unit (it was her first time camping!) or meeting Diane Abbott at a parliament event.

Hilary says ‘I'm most passionate about educating others on the impact of intersectionality and the unique and disproportionate struggles faced by girls of colour. I'm also passionate about addressing misogyny in healthcare, inclusion in STEM fields, and tackling online harms. As a wheelchair user, I'm also determined to spread awareness about accessibility and disability rights within and beyond Girlguiding’.

Jiya’s favourite thing about Girlguiding is the sense of community and empowerment it provides. She says ‘it’s a space where girls and young women can truly be themselves, grow in confidence, and develop skills they might not get the chance to elsewhere. As a young leader at a local Brownie unit, I love being able to pass on these values to younger girls and see them grow into confident individuals’.

Jiya’s favourite badge is the innovate badge, as it is all about exploring creative problem solving and thinking outside of the box. Jiya cares about encouraging more young women to pursue careers in STEM. She says ‘the gender gap in STEM is still a big issue, and I want to help break down barriers and show girls that they belong in these fields. Through Girlguiding, I’ve seen how we can inspire the next generation to dream big and create a future where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed’.

Katie loves spending time with her friends during her Friday night Rangers. She says ‘I am so grateful to Girlguiding for teaching me to be independent and comfortable with who I am. It’s always amazing to be able to use aspects of Girlguiding in daily life, such as the public speaking skills I’ve acquired and my ability to make new friends'. The badge that she's most proud of sewing onto her Girlguiding blanket so far would have to be the St Alban’s Chippy Hike badge! Despite actually completing the hike in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Katie said it was still fun and reminds her of her Nana, who lives just outside St Albans.

Katie is passionate about bringing more awareness of neurodiversity to Girlguiding as she feels it is an important to be part of an organisation that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. She says ‘I also care a lot about our environment as it is a big issue that needs to be tackled and I believe that we can work together to towards a shared goal. It’s super important to leave the world in a better place than we found it!’.

Libby is really interested in girls' rights, good sex education and free period products as well as disability advocacy. Their favourite badge is the Rangers express myself badge.

Libby loves Girlguiding because of the friends they have made by being in the organisation.

Lucy says ‘thanks to Guiding, I've now got friends from all over the UK and I get to be a part of such an inclusive and supportive community’. Her highlight has been the amazing opportunities that she has had during her time as an advocate - visiting all four UK Parliaments for example!

Lucy is passionate about lots of different issues, from stereotypes and misogyny, to period poverty and cost of living. She says ‘that's why I'm so proud to be a member of the advocate panel because I get to be a part of real, meaningful change to the lives of girls and young women all across the UK’.

Lydia enjoys Girlguiding because she gets to discuss issues that are important to her with her unit and make new friends. Her best memory is an international trip to Germany and her favourite badge is the women’s rights badge.

Lydia says ‘I care most about period poverty and ending online harms, and I am passionate about women’s voices in politics and history’.

Meg is passionate about mental health, gender equality, period poverty and the cost of living. She has made lots of friends through Girlguiding and her favourite badge is the Girlguiding Cymru ‘diolch’ (thank you) badge.

Her best memory in Girlguiding is volunteering at Wellies and Wristbands and attending the coronation of King Charles III.

Millie cares about violence against women and girls. She says ‘I am passionate about creating a world where one day girls feel safe everywhere, from schools to the streets to online spaces. I think all people deserve to feel safe, but this can't happen without a lot of change in our current society. Effective RSHE in schools is so important to me, as I think education is a key tool in VAWG prevention’.

Millie loves the community that Girlguiding provides. Her best memory is her international trip to Our Chalet in Switzerland! She had so much fun hiking in the mountains and learning all about Guiding history. Besides that, Millie loves spending every Wednesday evening with her Brownie unit as a young leader.

Molly remembers going on a Guide camp and making a bivouac. In the morning her leader opened it up for them and her glasses fully steamed up because of the heat in it! She is grateful to Girlguiding for getting the chance to meet with so many young people and helping enact the change they want to see.

Molly is passionate about lots of things, from sport to education. She says ‘I am super passionate about making the education system a more inclusive and accessible place for our young people. The safety of girls and young women and the accessibility to mental health support will always be at the forefront of everything I do’.

Robin loves Girlguiding because it's empowering and inclusive. They say ‘Girlguiding has helped keep me mentally and physically well and has helped with job and education opportunities’. Their best memory is going to Our Chalet as a Guide and meeting girl guides and girl scouts from all over the world!

Robin is passionate about environmentalism and global warming including pollution and the rise of fast fashion.

Staci’s favourite memory of Girlguiding is from her time as a Guide completing her camp permit, as she really enjoyed being in charge of the menu and activities. She loves Girlguiding because of the community it brings and the opportunity to learn new skills. She says, ‘being part of an organisation that encourages personal growth and supports young women to be confident and adventurous can be quite empowering’.

Staci is passionate about gender equality and ensuring young girls are given opportunities to thrive. She says ‘this means I’m passionate about a variety of issues, including how the cost of living crisis impacts girls and young women, mental health, climate action and sustainability, and internet safety’.