Amazing to go to Parliament where teenage girls, and gender diverse young people, shared the projects in Chelmsford and Malton focused on making parks more welcoming. See the report here www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/resources/ma...

Making Space In Chelmsford and Maldon 2024-2026

This resource, launched at a Parliamentary Event in Portcullis House on 8 July 2026, draws together the learning from in-depth engagements with 93 teenage girls and gender-diverse young people, who co...

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Inequality in parks starts long before they're built. Planning policies often prioritise sports provision, but older girls and others, need spaces for socialising, movement, rest and simply being outdoors too. Inclusive public spaces begin with inclusive planning.

Looking forward to discussing the importance of gender in planning policy on 17 June 12.30-1.30pm. Thanks to Urban Design Group for inviting us. Register for a free place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-import...

International Women's Day celebrations also come with reflection. Teenage girls are still missing from many of our parks and public spaces. Too often spaces are designed without them in mind, leaving girls feeling like there is nothing for them to do, unwelcome, or unsafe.

Designing parks for teenage girls does not mean taking space away from others. It means noticing who is not using parks and asking why. It’s about not assuming what teenagers want. It doesn't mean spaces just for teenage girls, it’s about designing spaces that girls, and others, want to use.

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees for Make Space for Girls. Find out more. Please share! www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/could-y...

Could you be our next Chair Of Trustees?

Following the launch of our new three year strategy, we are recruiting a new Chair Of Trustees to take us into our next phase.

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What happens when you ask teenage girls what they want in parks? They tell you. They ask for places to sit together, to feel safe but not watched, to be active without competition and to connect with nature. They are not unrealistic. They are just not usually asked. Always ask. #MakeSpaceForGirls

We are looking for girls aged 12-18 who want to have their voices heard regarding parks. We are creating a video and would love them to be part of it. Find out more: www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/be-part...

We are looking for girls aged 12-18 who want to have their voices heard regarding parks. We are creating a video and would love them to be part of it. Find out more: www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/be-part...

Make Space for Girls is looking for a new Chair of Trustees. We campaign for better parks and public spaces for teenage girls and young women - spaces where they feel welcome, safe and valued. Apply by 28 November www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/could-y...

Could you be our next Chair Of Trustees?

Following the launch of our new three year strategy, we are recruiting a new Chair Of Trustees to take us into our next phase.

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Making parks and similiar public spaces safer and more inclusive for women and girls @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social www.greenflagaward.org/resources/sa...

Safer Parks for Women and Girls

Safer Parks for Women and Girls

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Make Space for Girls campaigns to raise awareness that parks currently exclude teenage girls. We put girls at the centre of our work. -We advocate for engaging with local teen girls -We provide research and evidence -We offer training, resources and case studies -We seek to influence policy change

We just want to say a big thank you to all who donated to our charity during the @biggive.Bsky.social Women & Girls Match Fund campaign. We reached the target of £10,000 with 3 days to go! Your donations will make a difference. More on that soon!

🌳 While the official #SaferParks: #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment campaign comes to a close today, our work continues because everyone deserves to feel safe, welcome and respected in our parks. 💚

Make Space for Girls use research, training and campaigning to challenge assumptions about what teenage provision in parks- to shape welcoming parks for teenage girls. Up until midday today you can donate through the Big Give platform. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

We are half way through the Big Give campaign, where every £1 you donate to Make Space for Girls is doubled. Thank you to all who have donated so far! Donate donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Today is International Day of the Girl. We believe that girls deserve to feel safe, welcome and valued in every space - including our parks and public places. Donate and every £1 is doubled thanks to the @biggive.Bsky.social until 16 October #WGMF donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

It's 'International Day of the Girl' on 11th of October and Constructive Voices has marked the day by sharing our campaign for parks that are inclusive, welcoming and safe for teenage girls. You can read the article here: constructive-voices.com/this-interna... #InternationalDayoftheGirl #WGMF

International Day of the Girl, Double the Difference and Make Space for Girls

This International Day of the Girl, Double the Difference and Make Space for Girls. writes Caroline Millar, on the 2025 International Day of the Girl

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A huge thank you to The Developer for this article on Make Space for Girls and helping raise awareness of the fact all donations to our charity are doubled this week: www.thedeveloper.live/opinion/make... #wgmf @biggive.bsky.social

Make Space for Girls launch major donation drive for International Day of the Girl

All donations will be matched until 15 October by the Big Give in honour of the International Day of the Girl. Make Space for Girls is fighting for the inclusion of girls in the creation of places

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Every £1 = £2 until midday on 15 Oct. Donate to Make Space for Girls and make a difference. This week your donation goes twice as far! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... Make Space for Girls campaign for parks & public spaces to be designed with teenage girls in mind. #wgmf @biggive.bsky.social

Pitches in parks are still mostly used by men and boys. Girls tell us these spaces feel unwelcoming, and thy don’t go to the park for a kick about. Let’s design parks that work for more people. All donations are doubled until 15 Oct donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... @biggive.bsky.social

Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t! Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF

Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social Women and Girls Match Fund. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF

Make Space for Girls – Big Give

Make Space for Girls is an early-stage, pioneering charity that campaigns for UK parks and public spaces to be designed …

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Girls' use of parks drops after the age of 11. At a time when they should be gaining independence, many girls start to avoid parks. Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.

Look around parks - who is missing? Teenage girls are systemically designed out of parks and public spaces. We campaign to design them in. It’s just 5 days to go until the Big Give campaign starts. Donate to Make Space for Girls between 8-15 October and every donation is doubled.

Parks don’t work for teenage girls – and we’re changing that. We’ve launched a new 3-year strategy and this Oct 8–15 every donation to us is DOUBLED via the Big Give Women & Girls Fund. Read more on our new blog: www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/whats-b...

What’s been going on at Make Space for Girls and how you can help us

Make Space for Girls works to ensure parks and public spaces are designed to include and empower teenage girls. Through community engagement, advocacy, and our new three-year strategy, we aim to influ...

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In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.

Make Space for Girls are taking part in the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund (8–15 October). Every pound donated to our charity during that week will be doubled - meaning your support goes twice as far. Could your workplace, school or organisation fundraise for us?

We are thrilled to be involved 8-15 October. Every donation received in this time is doubled! The Big Give #WGMF helps charities, like ours, empower Women and Girls Match Fund. We hope you will support us!

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200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜 From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far. Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...

In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.