Email: 1st Sunderland Girls Brigade
4 to 6 Years
7 to 11 Years
10 to 14 Years
13 to 18 Years
18 to 30 Years
“A little background on us and what we aim to achieve”
In 2017 Girls’ Brigade Ministries became the operating name of Girls’ Brigade England & Wales, supporting children and young people through Christian faith, friendship, fun and opportunities to grow.
A place to belong, grow and have fun together
At 1st Sunderland Girls’ Brigade, we are proud to be part of both the wider Girls’ Brigade family and our local Fulwell community. We provide a friendly and welcoming environment where children and young people can make friends, take part in activities, explore their faith and develop skills that can stay with them throughout life.
Our aim is simple: to encourage every child and young person to know Jesus, grow in faith and live life to the full.
Through weekly meetings, special events, activities and opportunities for leadership and service, we encourage our members to try new things, develop their abilities and discover what they are capable of achieving.
Our leaders and volunteers are passionate about creating a safe, positive and enjoyable environment where children and young people can learn, grow and have fun together.
We believe that every member has something special to offer. Whether they are discovering Girls’ Brigade for the first time or have been part of the company for many years, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued and encouraged to be themselves.
Who We Are
We bring together girls and young women aged 5 to 18, with a dedicated section for those aged 18 and over. Our groups provide a friendly and welcoming environment where members can meet new people, make friends, learn new skills and enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences.
We encourage our members to develop confidence, discover their strengths, learn new skills and grow into capable and confident young women who can make a positive difference in their communities.
What We Aim To Achieve
Everything we do is designed to help our members learn, grow, belong and have fun. Our programme gives girls the opportunity to try new experiences, overcome challenges and develop skills that will benefit them both now and in the future.
Above all, we want every girl to know that she is welcome, valued and supported, whatever her age, background or ability.
Our Aim
Know Jesus. Grow in faith. Live life to the full.
We want every member of 1st Sunderland Girls’ Brigade to have opportunities to discover who they are, develop their confidence, build lasting friendships and explore what it means to follow Jesus. Through faith, friendship, fun and service, we aim to help every young person flourish and become the best version of themselves.Our Sections
"We're split into sections, as we progress we also develop"
We have 4 main sections within the Girls' Brigade, one of which members will fall into depending on their age group, as detailed below. Simply click on the group you're interested in to find out more!
4–8 n:vestigate
n:vestigate is GB's programme for 4 to 8-year-olds and focuses on helping children to ‘join the journey’ that is following Jesus.
Find out about n:vestigate
7–11 n:gage
n:gage is GB's programme for 7 to 11-year-olds and focuses on helping them to ‘discover the adventure’ that is following Jesus.
Find out about n:gage
10–14 n:counta
n:counta is GB's programme for 10 to 14-year-olds and focuses on helping them to meet real life head-on.
Find out about n:counta
13–18 n:spire
n:spire is GB's programme for 13 to 18-year-olds and helps them experience challenges they set themselves.
Find out about n:spire
Women over 18
You don't have to be a child to get involved with Girls' Brigade Ministries' activities.
There is plenty on offer for adults too – from the Esther Collective initiative for 18–30s to retreats open to women of all ages.
Find out moreAs our members become older within the n:spire group, they become eligible for progression to become Leaders in the company. This entails study work and attaining qualifications.
Our Company Evening
Come along, get involved and have fun!
The Girls' Brigade is a uniformed organisation and we at Fulwell pride ourselves on giving each girl a sense of belonging to the company by wearing our uniform.
The uniform gives social equality to all the girls, giving the youngest to the oldest a chance to interact and have a good time on an equal footing.
Details of our uniform can be found on our Uniform Page .
When We Meet
Our company meets each Friday at Fulwell Methodist Church during school term time.
| Section | Start Time | End Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Sections | 18:15 | 19:30 | Please remember to wear your company uniform on a company evening. Thank you. |
Girls' Brigade Values
The values at the heart of Girls' Brigade
There are six specific values at the heart of Girls' Brigade. These values help shape everything we do and how we support girls and young women.
Seek, Serve and Follow Christ
We enjoy learning, growing and taking part together.
We create a safe, supportive and positive environment.
We build friendships and value everyone in our community.
We explore Christian faith and discover more about Jesus.
We put our faith and values into action in everyday life.
We say yes to opportunities, challenges and making a difference.
Everyone Has a Place
Come along, make friends, try something new, grow in confidence
and discover all that you can achieve with
1st Sunderland Girls’ Brigade.
Our Programme
Something for every age
Throughout the year, we enjoy a wide range of activities across all our different sections. Each age group follows the Girls’ Brigade national programme, designed to help girls learn, grow, explore their faith and develop new skills.
You can find out more about your specific age group by looking in our Sections page, or by contacting us at info@1stsunderlandgb.org.uk if the details you need cannot be found.
The activities we do on a company evening, usually a Friday, mainly relate to a specific programme track, but take on many different styles and forms.
Find Your Section
Find out more about the different age groups, what happens in each section and the activities available to our girls.
Have a Question?
If you cannot find the information you need, please get in touch with us.
Contact UsCome and Join Us!
Make friends, have fun, learn new skills and discover what you can achieve with 1st Sunderland Girls' Brigade.