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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

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

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

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

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

Find lesson plans and other resources to help you teach a lesson about Carnival.
Windrush Lesson Ideas: Windrush Learning Resource

Lesson ideas on the topic of Windrush.
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 GCF team. Read more