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The Girls’ Brigade of England and Wales has recently been granted the Freedom of Liverpool, a prestigious recognition reflecting their longstanding presence and impact in the community. This organisation, which is part of a worldwide fellowship extending across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Australia, has a rich history of over 130 years. It remains one of the few Christian uniformed youth groups still active today.
Serving girls and young women aged 4 to 18, the Brigade also includes boys in locations where other youth services are absent. Their focus is on fostering essential life skills and boosting confidence among young people. In Liverpool alone, the organisation currently supports about 150 members alongside 40 volunteers. The city hosts several groups, the oldest dating back to 1948 and the newest established as recently as 2019.
The dedication of the Brigade’s volunteers is remarkable, with thousands committed to their roles. Among them, 376 have served for over 50 years, 528 for more than 40 years, and 932 for upwards of 20 years, demonstrating an extraordinary level of loyalty and sustained involvement.
Councillor Barbara Murray, the Lord Mayor, emphasized the significance of this honour, stating: “It is a huge honour to present the Girls’ Brigade of England & Wales with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. Their volunteers make a significant contribution to life in the city and a difference to the lives of so many young people. Many congratulations on their achievements over many decades – the award is richly deserved.” Judith Davey-Cole, Chief Executive of the Girls’ Brigade of England & Wales, also expressed pride in the award, noting the enduring commitment of their volunteers and the meaningful impact they have: “The reason our volunteers have ‘staying power’ is that we can clearly see the profound and lasting impact that we have on the lives of children and young people, and the positive contribution that they make to their communities and to society. Our groups meet weekly during term time, and many attend camps and residentials during the school holidays. We also run online sessions for young women from 14-18 on things like ‘having a safe night out’ or ‘staying safe in the digital world.’ We are incredibly proud that our Merseyside District has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool and the whole of The Girls’ Brigade England & Wales is celebrating today. This is such a tremendous honour and one that is so well-deserved by our wonderful volunteers.”
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