ABOUT OUR GRIND
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GIRL GRIND UK CIC is sparking a revolutionary fire in the way Black, Asian Minority Ethnic women*, girls and gender expanding people are supported and empowered. Our organisation is fueled by a deep passion to systematically uplift and support these individuals at pivotal stages in their development.​
Through our GROWNISH (12-17), WOMANISH (18-30) and PRIMEISH (30+) development arms, we are fiercely committed to investing in the aspirations of our community, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to break barriers and reach their full potential.
​As a trailblazing organisation leading the charge for people and women* of colour, GIRL GRIND UK CIC is unafraid to take bold and radical action in the pursuit of equality and empowerment.
Our values of boldness, courage, freedom, and honesty guide us as we constantly push the boundaries and invest in our community through our team, events, and campaigns.
​Our mission is to ignite a movement for Black and Asian Ethnic Minority women and girls that is unapologetically grounded in principles of gender and racial equality. Through our award winning projects, campaigns, and mental well-being advocacy, we are fearlessly pushing for greater visibility and equality for women*, girls and gender-expanding people in the arts, health, and business sectors.
We celebrate and uplift inspirational women* from all backgrounds, uniting the strength and spirit to create a truly radical and empowering force for change.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Namywa
Founder and CEO
NAMYWA, music industry artist and songwriter, is the founder of GIRL GRIND UK CIC. With a BA Honours Degree in Applied Performance from The Birmingham School of Acting, part of Birmingham City University and nearly a decade of music industry experience, working with communities of young people, women and teen girls, LGBTQ groups and adults living with multiple physical and learning disabilities, NAMYWA brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as the founder of GGUK.
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Namywa is a visionary leader who is determined to make a difference in the industry by amplifying the voices of marginalised women and girls and supporting creative entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.
Shortlisted as a finalist in the 2020 FUTURE FACES AWARDS, nominated as a Future Face of Arts and Culture by the GREATER BIRMINGHAM CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE and as a musician, 1 of 25 Black British Musicians supported by HELP MUSICIANS & MOBO AWARDS, NAMYWA is also one of 51 artists funded by the ‘Sustaining Creativity’ from PRS FOUNDATION, SPOTIFY & GIRLS I RATE in 2020.
MEET THE Team
Diya
Director of Marketing & Communications
Diya serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at GIRL GRIND UK CIC. She is passionate about creating bold and meaningful campaigns that empower women and girls from diverse backgrounds. Through her work, Diya ensures that GIRL GRIND UK’s vision reaches those who need it most, with every message reflecting the organization’s core values: bold, courageous, free, and honest.
With extensive experience in content creation, brand development, digital engagement, and graphic design, Diya has successfully led flagship initiatives such as She Don Did It, Art Break Challenge, and Mothers Write. Her leadership has helped these programs grow and make a tangible impact.
Diya’s mission is to amplify voices that often go unheard, inspire the next generation, and leverage creativity as a tool for transformation. She firmly believes in the power of storytelling to connect, uplift, and ignite change, and is dedicated to building a brighter future, one project at a time.
CHLOE
Event Producer
Chloe is the newest Event Producer at GIRL GRIND UK CIC, bringing her expertise in event planning and a passion for delivering unforgettable experiences. She is excited to join a team dedicated to empowering women and girls through creativity and culture, fully embracing GIRL GRIND UK’s mission.
In her role, Chloe is responsible for organizing and producing both new and ongoing events, while building on the success of established programs like She Don Did It, Art Break Challenge, and Mothers Write. She is committed to ensuring every event reflects the organization’s core values: bold, courageous, free, and honest. Her goal is to create safe and inspiring spaces where the community can connect, grow, and thrive.
Chloe is enthusiastic about collaborating with the team and using her skills to make a lasting impact as she steps into this exciting new chapter at GIRL GRIND UK CIC.
Tadiwanashe
Accounting T Level Student
"Tadiwanashe Munyuki, is a devoted student who attends University College Birmingham studying T-level accounting. As a part of his course he is currently at a work placement in the financial sector of a company. With the aid of this work placement at Girl grind Uk Tadiwanashe desires to finish his course and advance to a degree apprenticeship. Tadiwanashe is aiming to be a chartered accountant or individual within the accounting sector. As a target Tadiwanashe wants to enhance his knowledge in the working environment to help adapt his capabilities in the accounting sector. Tadiwanashe chose Girl Grind UK for his work placement opportunity, for the reason that it fits his tastes for enjoying music such as R&B."
Digital T Level Student
Feizo
Feizo Salad, a passionate T Level programming student, thrives as a digital assistant at Girl Grind, with a keen interest in data analytics and a dream of becoming a data scientist. Currently, she works closely with our social media manager learning to edit, content create and analysing social media platforms. Through her placement, she aims to strengthen her digital skills & knowledge while making a tangible impact in amplifying underrepresented voices in creative spaces.
Malachi
Accounting T Level Student
"Malachi Marks is a dedicated student at University College Birmingham pursuing a T Level in Accounting. With a passion for numbers and financial management, Malachi aims to leverage his education and practical experience to excel in the field. Eager to further develop his skills, he aspires to transition into a degree apprenticeship, seeking to immerse himself in real-world scenarios to refine his expertise and contribute effectively to the accounting sector. Malachi is currently on Work placement with Girl Grind UK in order to get a feel in the working world he is enjoying his time there so far."
Members of our board
Merisha Stevenson - Chair
Winsome Hutchinson MBA - Secretary
Hannah White
Rachel Adams
Shani Anderson
Siobhan Harper-Nunes
GIRL GRIND UK CIC's Board of Directors, made up of all female or non-binary individuals, bring diverse expertise and perspectives to guide the organisation's mission of empowering marginalised women, girls and gender-expanding people, and supporting creative entrepreneurs. They provide strategic direction and key decisions while supporting the staff and volunteers. The Board's diversity reflects the communities we serve and helps us understand and address their needs.
For all board related enquires: secretary@girlgrinduk.co.uk