YMCA England & Wales

In the golden coastal landscape of Mombasa, Kenya, the World YMCA Accelerator Summit has been a bustling hub that activates powerful conversations, impeccable thought leadership, and enlightening perceptivity. Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, shared insight on impact measurement and the importance of highlighting how global YMCA best supports the people and communities it serves. #YMCA180✨

As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to an end, we reflect on YMCAs across England and Wales enriched by staff, volunteers, and young people whose cultures have greatly influenced and shaped YMCA’s story today. Jennifer has been a pinnacle of strength to the team at YMCA Wimbledon for more than a decade where her story at YMCA began as a volunteer to now Reception Manager. "YMCA Wimbledon has been a place of love, service, and community. It’s incredible to see how our work has transformed lives, including my own." #YMCA180✨ #BHM2024 #ReclaimingNarratives #YMCAWimbledon150 #CommunitySupport

There are over two weeks to go for this year's #YouthMattersAwards night! Our Young Achiever of the Year finalists are in the spotlight this week, being recognised for making a real difference in their lives and communities. Amanuel - YMCA DownsLink Group💫 Proactive in his YMCA community, excelling academically and gaining work experience while taking on leadership training. Luke - YMCA Thames Gateway Group💫 From supported resident to finding his footing as a valued YMCA retail staff member attaining personal and career growth. #YMCA

👷 🚧 Young people were given an educational opportunity to spend the day on a construction site as part of YMCA Derbyshire's Thriving Skills employability programme! 🎉 Two young people attended the grounds of what is the exciting and upcoming Becketwell Arena. Allowing them to explore various skills and accessible pathways into work to promote meaningful prospects. 🏗️ ✨ Learn more ➡️: https://lnkd.in/est-Y_PT #YMCA #YouthEmployability #SkillsforLife

On 20 October 1961 - Lord Aberdare, who was Chair of the National Youth Work Committee of YMCA, officially opened YMCA Neath's new building in Pen Y Dre! Today, YMCA Neath continue to provide vital services to their local community, offering a range of programmes supporting youth development and community wellbeing. 🌟 #YMCA180✨ #CommunityImpact #Neath #Wales

The National Basketball Association (NBA) season has started! 🏀 👟 After 180 years, discover why YMCA's contribution to sports is legendary. 👇 The founder of basketball - Dr James Naismith, was a Canadian instructor at YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts where he came up with the indoor game for winter months. ⛹️♂️ 🎉 YMCA has a prominent history of offering physical education as a way of meeting the needs of young people. 🌟 #YMCA180✨ #Basketball #NBA

Beep-beep!!! Meet VIC (Vehicle In the Community), the latest addition to YMCA Plymouth's team that is helping to support its mission of delivering accessible transport to vulnerable people in the community. 🙌 From being a free mode of transport for students to get to work placements, to seniors attending urgent medical appointments. This donation from Vospers is a lifeline to establishing a stronger, more connected community. Which enables all to benefit from YMCA Plymouth's services! 💚 #YMCA #CommunitySupport

We are at the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa! Spending the day visiting grassroots projects across YMCA Kenya with firsthand insight into programmes delivered across 26 branches that embody the Pillars of #Vision2030. 💫 The day's activities concluded with an afternoon of learning and celebration at YMCA Mombasa. World YMCA✨ #YMCA

YMCA Wimbledon was founded in 1874 to provide a safe space for young individuals locally. For 150 years, its reach and impact have continued to span the Borough of Merton. The new building was opened in 1974 by the late HRH Queen Elizabeth—The Queen Mother, a monumental milestone in its establishment and service. YMCA St Paul's Group 🌟 #YMCA180✨

🌍 Hello from Mombasa! Over 450 people from 60 countries have come together for the YMCA Accelerator Summit. On Wednesday, we united as one at YMCA Mombasa! #YMCAVision2030