Our Story
As mums of spirited young girls, we've shared many heartfelt conversations about our hopes and concerns for their futures. We quickly noticed a common theme: the continuing and shocking prevalence of low confidence and self-esteem among young girls. This quickly manifested as a common goal: to help our daughters grow into confident, resilient young people capable of navigating the complexities of the modern world. We felt very strongly that there was a gap in our local area for bringing girls together specifically to nurture their sense of self, make bold choices, pick themselves up with determination when they fail and feel deeply proud of themselves. So we created the Fearless Girls Club.
We want this to be the club we always wished we could have joined as young girls! Built on personalised support that our girls can't access anywhere else and encouraging meaningful peer relationships, we're helping our girls to build a toolkit of critical thinking, curiosity, resilience and confidence to carry with them throughout their lives. We are dedicated to creating a safe, fun and transformative experience where every girl feels seen, heard and empowered to explore life's big questions.
Join us on our quest to raise fearless girls!
Elle & Kate
Elle Wilks is an experienced senior leader in the UK social sector who has worked for 20 years in charities and social enterprises across mental health, education, disability and gender equality. She founded a successful social enterprise, Raising Rebels, in 2016 which curated resources and activities to support parents and teachers to challenge harmful gender stereotypes in the classroom and at home. Raising Rebels joined with the Gender Equality Collective in 2020 and she continues to support them as an Ambassador. Elle has a degree in psychology and is a qualified professional coach and therapeutic counsellor. She has two children (a girl and a boy) at primary school.
Elle Wilks
Kate Cooper
Kate Cooper is a marketing professional with 20 years’ experience in both the charity and commercial sectors. Having worked for both national charities and local grassroots organisations, she has experience of launching new brands into social consciousness and developing compelling propositions. In pursuit of a personal passion and inspired by her two daughters, she founded the children's clothing brand Toucan Blue in 2015. Leveraging her marketing experience and creative vision, she successfully positioned Toucan Blue as a beloved brand among parents and children alike before its purchase by The Cotswold Clothing Company in 2020. Kate has a degree in psychology and a keen interest in childhood development and, specifically, addressing the observed drop in confidence as girls approach puberty.