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Read stories from people who have been involved with the Geraldine Connor Foundation and find out how the Foundation has helped them. 

It is thanks to support from people like you that GCF can provide life-changing opportunities to young people in Leeds. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to offer valuable, high-quality arts opportunities to young people.

Adeline's Story

Adeline's Story

Find out how GCF has supported Adeline at the start of her career. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2020

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Sophia's Story

Sophia's Story

Read how Global Mash Up helped to build Sophia's confidence. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2020

Updated: 10th August, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Rowan's Story

Find out how GCF have supported Rowan to pursue a musical career. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Hannah's Story

Hannah's Story

Read how GCF has helped Hannah grow in confidence and develop her artistic talent. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Wells

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  • The Geraldine Connor Foundation is changing

    The Geraldine Connor Foundation is changing

    After twelve hugely successful years of operation the Geraldine Connor Foundation is changing! In 2024 the Geraldine Connor Foundation will no longer exist as a charity but will move forward in a different form as the “Geraldine Connor Creatives”. Click to read the full announcement.

  • Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way

    Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way

    As part of the ongoing exhibition Feeling Her Way by Sonia Boyce, GCF young artists will be taking over the gallery - with live performances and open mic.

  • Cultural Exchange

    Cultural Exchange

    GCF is proud to have supported the Grand Futures Cultural Exchange programme for many years.

  • Cultural Exchange 2023!

    Cultural Exchange 2023!

    The Grand Futures Cultural Exchange returned for another year as we took a group of Year 10 Leeds City Academy students for three days of jam-packed work experience activities!

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  • Windrush: Contribution to Economy

    Learn about how the Windrush Generation contributed to the British economy.

  • 10 Unusual Facts About Les Misérables

    10 Unusual Facts About Les Misérables

    In the run up to our musical theatre workshop on Les Misérables, we've investigate the musical to find 10 interesting facts.

  • Windrush: Racism

    Explore the depths of racism that the Windrush Generation experienced and how that developed into the Windrush Scandal of 2018.

  • Windrush: Food and Drink

    Explore the role of food and drink for the Windrush Generation and their descendants.

  • Windrush: Contribution to Culture

    Find out about the contribution to culture from the Windrush Generation.

  • About Us

    About Us

    The Geraldine Connor Foundation (GCF) is a registered charity, established in 2012 to bring people in Leeds together through a rich diversity of arts and culture.

  • Carnival Teaching Resources

    Carnival Teaching Resources

    Find lesson plans and other resources to help you teach a lesson about Carnival.

  • Windrush Lesson Ideas: Windrush Learning Resource

    Windrush Lesson Ideas: Windrush Learning Resource

    Lesson ideas on the topic of Windrush.

  • Jam Around The Table

    Jam Around The Table

    Join us this October half-term for music, singing, writing and chatting. For 14 - 19 year olds.

  • Rowan's Story

    Find out how GCF have supported Rowan to pursue a musical career.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the GCF team. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

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