About Big Sis
Who we are
Vision
A world of empowered young people living lives of integrity, strength and equality, embedded in a caring community.
Mission
We support a girl's journey of self-empowerment and community building by sharing resources and services around skill building, self-empowerment and wellbeing tools.
Our values
Compassion & kindness
We meet people where they are at, practising deep listening, empathy and gentle, approachable communication.
A work in progress
Every person is at a unique stage of unfolding. We honour process and nurture continuous learning.
We do real talk
Open, honest conversations about growing up, change and mental health are key to genuine connection.
We respect
Everyone deserves respect for who they are, regardless of gender, age, race or income.
We are creative
Young people learn best through play. We experiment with games and creative approaches that build real connection.
Sustainability & accessibility
We promote planet-kind practices and believe everyone deserves holistic, fact-based body education.
Our impact
Read about our impact in schools and the community since 2020, hearing from those we've supported and worked with.
Our team
The people behind Big Sis
Kate Sheers
Facilitator
Margarida Candido Lopes
Director
Juliet Wheeler
Facilitator
School & community facilitation
Laura Browne
Facilitator
Plymouth Confidence Club
Karen McMillan
Director
Marketing & Outreach
Lizzie Elliot-Klein
Facilitator
Nature connection guide & mentor
Friedel Fink
Director
Founder · school & community facilitation, art tuition