Learning Resources

Windrush Learning Resource

Learn about Windrush and the Windrush Generation with our comprehensive Windrush Learning Resource! Read more

Carnival Learning Resource

Learn about the history of Carnival in this cross-curricular learning resource. Read more

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Our Impact in 2021

Find out more about GCF and take a look at everything we achieved throughout 2021!
Global Collective - Watch the sharing

Watch the sharing from the first ever Global Collective project, a two week collaboration between 14 young people and professional artists.
Sol III - Jam Around The Table

Join us this half term for a relaxed week of music, art, writing cooking, gardening and chatting. For 14 - 19 year olds.
Aire to There Project

Aire to There is a paid traineeship for 10 young people from Leeds, who will produce an audio tour of the hidden history of Leeds Waterfront.

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Windrush: Racism

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

Find out how GCF have supported Rowan to pursue a musical career.
Windrush: Contribution to Economy

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

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.
Where we are...

10 young people are co-producing a creative project about how they relate to the history of Harewood House. 'Where we are...' is organised by the British Museum, and supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Windrush: Arriving in England

Learn about the reasons why people made the journey from the Caribbean to the UK and who the 'Windrush Generation' are.
Carnival Teaching Resources

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

Meet the Team

Meet the GCF team. Read more