The Gifted

Our vision for 2026 is here. In just 3 minutes, see how The Gifted is building confidence, leadership, and opportunity. ▶️ youtu.be/Zq8kLvGI-os?fe… #TheGifted #Vision2026 #YouthLeadership #ImpactVideo

What are your thoughts on gentle parenting?

Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances- Maya Angelou. May you dance with ease and confidence in 2025, as if no one was looking. #mondaymotivation #butterflyproject #thegifteduk

Back 2 School! The level of anxiety a girl or young person might be feeling this week about the final term leading up to their exams, coupled with issues around fractious friendships or what to wear to prom? Are all valid instagram.com/p/DIvSWUwovXu/…

Adolescents face intense societal and social media pressures around beauty, popularity, and success. A well-developed sense of self helps a girl define her worth based on her own beliefs and values. #thebutterflyproject #thegifteduk

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it - Maya Angelou. #mondaymotivation #butterflyproject #thegifteduk

Did you know that journaling provides a safe space to vent frustration, sadness, or anxiety, helping to reduce emotional overwhelm. Studies show that this process leads to a better ability to manage emotions and cope with stress. #butterflyproject #thegifteduk

What parenting styles do you adopt in your home? #parenting #thegifteduk

Here’s a one minute parent guide to raising happy and confident children. #thegifteduk #parenting

Our projects teach self-advocacy skills, providing tools for self-regulation, and creating safe spaces for reflection and growth. #thebutterflyproject #thegufteduk

Our monthly e-newsletter is out this week: Together, We can make a difference. Subscribe here buff.ly/4kdqvzk

We believe a strong sense of identity empowers a teenage girl to express herself authentically rather than conforming to others’ expectations. #thebutterflyproject #thegifteduk

We focus on Self-identity as part of The #ButterflyProject It is crucial for building confidence and self-esteem in teenage girls because it helps them understand and accept who they are, which is foundational for a healthy sense of self-worth.

36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term bigissue.com/life/food/all-…

Last week, Jake and Louise gave evidence to the @CommonsEd about their experiences of the care system. Louise spoke powerfully about the importance of culturally appropriate placements, and the impact inappropriate placements can have on young people’s mental health and education

"One person can make a world of difference," said Jake, who shared his experiences of foster care with MPs. He gave evidence to the Education Select Committee’s social care inquiry. Young care-experienced people have spoken—they must be heard. brnw.ch/21wQN26 #FosterCare

I'm at very early stages of designing research on safety & restrictive practices in Eating Disorder inpatient wards - we need lived experience voices to join an advisory panel. Spaces are very limited, for info register here forms.office.com/e/SVUmyJgFKD or email una.foye@kcl.ac.uk

Our projects provide a space where girls and young people feel heard and validated, countering the alienation they may experience in the wider school system. #thebutterflyproject #thegifteduk

Young people with low self esteem often struggle with boundaries. Let’s teach the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries, whether with peers or in romantic relationships. #butterflyproject #thegiftedUK

You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise - Maya Angelou. #mondaymotivation #butterflyproject #thegifteduk