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Read about our upcoming events and recent news across all of Girls' Brigade. Book places for our events, competitions and training online.
Building confidence and self-esteem.
In Girls' Brigade, we wear uniform because it enables equality and promotes a sense of belonging - all the girls look the same irrespective of their backgrounds.
All items of uniform may be purchased from the GBNI Shop. Uniform can also be ordered from our Shop.
Explorers can earn badges for their efforts in GB, including a reward system for attendance and
Explorer Star Badges for taking part in certain badgework activities.
Sophia- 4yrs
I love learning about god and Jesus and hearing about all the scripture stories. I also love
making friends, and playing games.
Maisie - 4yrs
My GB leaders are so kind and helpful to me and my
favourite thing is to make arts and crafts and get sweeties!
Fearne - 6yrs
I love making crafts and dancing with my friends at GB.
Katelyn - 6yrs
I love playing games like Rats and Rabbits with my GB friends.
Jessica - 7yrs
I love playing with my friends, listening to the stories, doing arts and crafts, and playing in the big hall.
Ava - 7yrs
I make new friends, gain confidence and the opportunities to learn new skills. I also make great memories and friendships for life.
Violet - 7yrs
I meet new people, spend time with my friends, do crafts and learn through play.
Here are some answers to some of our parents’ most asked questions. Hopefully you can find the information you are looking for. If not, please get in touch with us and one of our team will do their best to help you.
Some companies run their Explorer’s section for ages 3 - 7.
Some companies run their Explorer's section for ages 5 - 7 and have a separate Under 5s section for their 3 - 4 year-olds. This is at the company’s discretion.
Girls must be three years old before they can join GB. Girls may join either when they have had their third birthday, or the September following their third birthday. Some companies only take new starts in September whilst others will take girls throughout the year as soon as they turn three. Please check this with the leaders of your chosen company.
GBNI is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all its members to participate in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.
GBNI and the local church train volunteers and Staff on safeguarding issues and share information about good practice on an ongoing basis, ensuring that volunteers and Staff are clear about what steps to take when concerns arise regarding the safety of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm.
GBNI works with local churches to ensure that good, safe procedures are in place in its GB companies and that sound recruitment procedures are in place. We also work in partnership with parents/carers and/or other professionals to protect children/young people and adults at risk of harm. All volunteers and Staff (if appropriate) in GBNI must be thoroughly vetted via AccessNI for their roles within the organisation.
GBNI collaborates with its volunteers and Staff to minimise the risks to children and young people by sharing information and issuing guidance on safe practices. For a full list of our current policies and procedures and downloadable information leaflets for parents, visit the Our Policies page on this site.
If you would like to report a concern, you can speak directly with your Church's Designated Child Protection Officer or contact our GBNI Designated Child Protection Officer by calling 028 9454 8054.
The girls wear a distinctive uniform that promotes a sense of belonging, equality, and identity. Each section in GB has its own uniform. All uniform items can be purchased from our GB shop at GBHQ or ordered online. Provision for uniforms varies from company to company, as some companies operate a uniform swapping system or sell second-hand items for a nominal charge. Go to the relevant section page and view the official uniform required for girls in that section.
