Alice Behrens

Who is Alice Behrens?

Alice Muriel Behrens was active in Girl Guiding and is remembered chiefly for her contribution to the training of adults in the movement.

Behrens was the daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Behrens.

In 1913 Behrens was persuaded by Helen Malcolm to become the Commissioner for the Guides in Manchester and organise them.

In October 1916, after the suggestion of Robert Baden-Powell, she organised the Matlock Conference. Commissioners from around Britain met to share ideas and encourage one another.

Behrens was the first Guider-in-Charge at Foxlease and Head of Training.

In 1926, Behrens visited New Zealand and assisted the Guiding movement there.