Boys will be boys anything they want to be
Boys are losing spaces to be boys today.
They’re struggling to make and maintain close friendships.
And, like girls, they’re affected by gender stereotypes.
This is what we found when we spoke to over 1,000 boys across England, Scotland, and Wales. Last year we brought their thoughts to the fore in our Voice of the Boys report – but what comes next?
Festival of the Boy
We’re partnering with the team behind the incredibly successful Festival of the Girl – a proven model of community engagement, thoughtful design, and measurable impact – to create the UK’s first Festival of the Boy.
It’s time for a joyous, impactful, gender stereotype-breaking space for boys.
Your boys will be meeting pilots, taking part in wilderness adventures, trying new sports while also connecting with their creative sides, meeting authors and artists and having space to explore what it really means to be a boy.
Full line-up to be announced shortly.
Although designed for 7-11 year old boys, everyone is welcome.
Pay-what-you-can tickets available.
Get involved
If you have a son aged 7-11 who would adore this space, go head and get yourself on the mailing list!
If you’re an organisation wanting to back the next generation of boys, please email Abi about partnering with the Festival. Let’s support all children to be whatever they want to be.
