As YMCA England and Wales’s report, Generation Cut, reveals a 73% decline in spending by local authorities for youth services, due to pressures on their central budgets, we speak to two passionate youth workers who share their personal experiences of how youth workers changed and inspired their lives.
Youth work matters! Read More »
YMCA England and Wales have released their annual report on the cuts to Youth Services over the past decade. Generation Cut reveals a 73% decline in spending by local authorities for youth services, due to pressures on their central budgets.
YMCA report 73% decline in spending on youth services in last 11 years Read More »
 Worthing Foyer became a vibrant hub earlier this week, thanks to a food demonstration from UK Harvest.Â
Residents learn about eliminating hunger and food waste Read More »
Christmas can be a difficult time, especially for the young people we work with.
Thank you for supporting young people this Christmas! Read More »
Residents at our Worthing Foyer supported accommodation gathered together to re-decorate an unused office space in the building and turn it into a ‘Chill Room’.
Resident renovation project Read More »
YMCA DownsLink Group adds its voice to 100 charities calling on the Home Office to stop housing unaccompanied asylum seeking children in hotels.
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