Stephanie Barney

Girls on the Go
Merseyside Woman of the Year 2025 - Winner

Stephanie Barney, 23, is the CEO & Co-Founder of Girls On The Go (GOTG), a rapidly expanding UK social enterprise tackling female loneliness. Driven by her own experiences with isolation, Stephanie co-founded GOTG with partners Martin Mach and Caitlin Lewing in 2023 to create the safe, supportive communities she wished she'd had. Under her leadership, GOTG has grown organically across Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, fostering over 10,000 friendships through hundreds of accessible wellness and social events. Stephanie has embedded a strong charitable focus, raising £65k+ for women's and children's charities. GOTG uniquely blends community building, wellness, and philanthropy, making Stephanie a dynamic young leader creating tangible social change.