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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Sol III Jam Around The Table

Sol III - Jam Around The Table combined discussions around mental health and tools to improve it, with creative expression through songwriting, spoken word and performance.
Africa Writes

Africa Writes Leeds, curated by Khadijah Ibrahiim and supported by Africa Writes, the Geraldine Connor Foundation and the British Library, celebrated the work of Wole Soyinka.
Monster Exhibition Response

Since January 2022, Grace and Lilian from our Locks to Legacies project have been working on a podcast in collaboration with Left Bank, IVE and Sable Radio.
Locks to Legacies - Project update

‘Locks to Legacies’ has now launched! The audio walk, developed by the 10 participants, is now available to listen to online.

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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.
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.
Rowan's Story

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

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

Meet the Team

Meet the GCF team. Read more