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World Mental health and world homeless day image: two young people sat on a sofa smiling

World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day

Today (10 October) is both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day. Read how the two are closely interlinked.
Collage of the four Youth Matters Awards finalists

We’re FINALISTS in the Youth Matters Awards 2024!

We are thrilled that we have four finalists in the national YMCA Youth Matters Awards 2024.
YMCA India visiting our Young Families Project

A special visit from YMCA India

We had the pleasure of welcoming members of YMCA India, to talk about the work we do and to learn about the work they carry out in their respective regions across India.
Youth Matters Awards 2023 finalists and staff at the event, holding a big sign that reads 'Youth Matters Awards'

Our amazing Youth Matters Awards 2024 semi-finalists – vote now!

We are delighted to announce that we have SIX incredible nominees through to the semi-finals of the Youth Matters Awards 2024 - and they need your votes.
A group of young people in blue school uniform sat on a table at the Mental Health Champions celebration event.

Celebrating our Mental Health Champions

We recently held another Mental Health Champions celebration event to mark the end of a successful year.

YMCA Youth Advice Centre’s sustainable food market: Everything you need to know

In 2022, YMCA YAC Brighton have opened a Youth-Led sustainable social grocery store for anyone aged 16-25, living in the Brighton and Hove area. […]
Two men doing a tandem skydive, both are falling through the sky with their arms stretched out to the side.

“The YMCA skydive was one of my most exhilarating and rewarding experiences of my life”

16 brave people took on a 10,000ft skydive to raise vital funds for YMCA DownsLink Group.
Working with Children and Young People: A checklist for innovators

Working with Children and Young People: A checklist for innovators

Our e-wellbeing team have been working hard to provide best practice guidelines for innovators working with children and young people.
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YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

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