YMCA England & Wales

Providing a home and personalised support services for a fresh start in life. YMCA Brunel Group is dedicated to ensuring that new residents at Thrive 16+, their supported housing project, settle comfortably in their new homes. Through fundraising efforts, 500 welcome packs will be distributed to young people moving in to alleviate financial pressure and equip them with essential items to live independently and confidently. What an amazing initiative! 🏡 💙 🧳 #YMCA #EmergencyHousing #YouthHomelessness

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌤️ Let's spread happiness and kindness to those around us and make the world brighter. Be mindful, be demure, be kind. #YMCA #HappinessDay

It is wonderful to see young people actively contributing to positive outcomes in their community! The young people involved in the Airplay Waddington project at YMCA Lincolnshire have been empowering themselves through social action by raising funds for essential items for residents at risk of homelessness, who are being supported at YMCA Lincolnshire's Nomad Centre. #YMCA #Airplay #YMCACentre #YouthSocialAction #Housing #Hostel

Congratulations to YMCA Neath on the launch of a brand new Retro Gaming Youth club! 👾👏 Thanks to generous donations for the equipment and consoles, this project has come to life, providing a unique, safe space for like-minded young people aged 11-15 from the community to experience the world of timeless, vintage gaming. 🎮🕹 #YMCA #YouthWork

YMCA is more than a place…it’s a movement focused on creating change. From housing to education, youth work to mental health, we're dedicated to making a difference by transforming lives. Learn more about YMCA's impact: https://bit.ly/4hx7uGy #YMCA180✨

Recognising exceptional talent at YMCA! 🎉 Meet Alfie, a young artist and resident from YMCA Cheshire, whose artistic work has left a lasting impression at YMCA Cheshire with a captivating transformation of the building's stairwell with this stunning mural. 🖌️🎨 His artwork will soon debut at a local art studio, reaching a broader audience. Alfie's dedication and ambition for a professional career as an artist is truly inspiring.🌟🤙 Well done! #YMCA #talent #creative #artexhibition #artist #mural #art #feelgoodfriday

YMCA fundraisers were out in force in aid of youth homelessness last week! From local YMCA Sleep Easy events to One YMCA's Stadium Sleep Out and the Big Newark Sleep Out at YMCA Newark and Sherwood, there were so many incredible initiatives raising much needed funds and awareness. 🎉 Congratulations to all who participated; one night can make a lifetime of difference 👏 ✨ YMCA Cheltenham ✨ YMCA Lincolnshire ✨ YMCA Black Country Group ✨ YMCA Norfolk #YMCA #Housing #YouthCentre #YMCACentre #Homelessness #homebuilding #homeowners #Fundraiser #emergencyshelter #homelessshelter #Sleepout #Sleepeasy2025

🌠 YMCAs provide a safe space to more than 1,064 young carers, enabling them to join in activities to support their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. 📢 🙇♂️ See how we are supporting young carers at YMCA. 🙌 https://bit.ly/4bimaXn #YMCA #YoungCarersActionDay #YCAD2025

Proud to be part of the only YMCA site in Northern Ireland delivering the YMCA Y’s Girls Mentoring Programme, supporting young girls through early intervention and mentoring. This programme is making a real difference across England, Wales—and right here in Lisburn! Check out the video from YMCA England & Wales to see the impact for yourself. #Mentoring #EarlyIntervention #YsGirls #YMCA #YouthWork #NorthernIreland

YMCA's legacy in sports continues to inspire after 180 years! 🏀 Basketball was created at YMCA Springfield College in Massachusetts in 1891. @[ World YMC](urn:li:organization:1241302)A 💫 #YMCA180✨ #YMCA #NBA #SportsLegacy #SportsImpact #JamesNaismith #Springfield #Massachusetts #OlympicGames #Sports #Basketball #SportsFans