Girls Gone Sober (GGS) was founded by Kinga, who began her sobriety journey during her final year studying Criminology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

Through her own experience, Kinga recognised a lack of inclusive, alcohol-free social spaces in Nottingham, particularly for women and LGBTQ+ people looking to socialise, build friendships and enjoy new experiences without alcohol being at the centre.

With a passion for bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging, Kinga set out to change this. Girls Gone Sober was born from the belief that sobriety doesn't mean missing out, and that everyone deserves a safe, welcoming and judgement-free space where they can connect, have fun and feel part of a community.

Alongside working full-time as a support worker, Kinga has dedicated countless hours to developing, organising and growing GGS, turning an idea into a supportive and ever-growing community. Her vision has always been to challenge the stigma surrounding sobriety and show that an alcohol-free lifestyle can be full of connection, confidence and memorable experiences.

What's next for GGS?

This is only the beginning. Kinga's next ambition is to establish Girls Gone Sober as a Community Interest Company (CIC), allowing the organisation to strengthen its community impact and create more opportunities for growth. With plans to expand its programme of alcohol-free events, collaborations and social activities, GGS aims to reach even more women and LGBTQ+ people across Nottingham and beyond.

At its heart, Girls Gone Sober is about more than sobriety. It's about friendship, inclusivity, empowerment and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.