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Young Campaigner for LGBTQU+ affirming churches

Interview with resident, young campaigner for LGBTQU+ affirming churches

Our Lead Chaplain, Lucy McGrath met Genevieve (they/them), a resident in our 24-hour supported accommodation, at chaplaincy meals in Brighton. Inspired by their conversations, […]
Youth Matters Awards

Inspirational youth worker shortlisted for national Youth Matters Awards

We’re delighted that our West Sussex Youth Hub Development Coordinator, Eli Adie,  has reached the semi-finals of the Youth Matters Awards. Eli has been […]

Vote for YMCA DLG in the YMCA Youth Matters Awards!

We are excited to announce three of our nominations have been shortlisted as semi-finalists for the national YMCA Youth Matters Awards! Online voting that […]

First ever YMCA DownsLink Challenge: We did it!

On a roasting hot day (Saturday 17th July), over 100 participants took on the DownsLink Challenge and walked or ran 16 miles between Horsham […]
Former YMCA resident raising money for youth homelessness

Former resident’s challenge for young people facing homelessness

Meet Alice. Alice moved into our 24-hour supported accommodation in Horsham when she was just 17 years old and facing homelessness. Since then, not […]
taking a stand on racism

Standing together against racism

Chas Walker, CEO speaks out on racism, following the England football team defeat. “The racial abuse targeted at young black players following the football […]
Chaplaincy in YMCA Guildford

Grant from Allchurches Trust brings chaplaincy to YMCA Guildford Foyer

We are delighted to have received a ‘Hope Beyond’ Covid grant from Allchurches Trust which has allowed us to set up chaplaincy sessions at […]
volunteer baked cakes

Group of hero volunteers bake more than 250 cakes a week for homeless and vulnerable

Sussex Bake Down is a group of volunteer cake bakers who have a passion for baking and helping others. Sussex Bake Down believe that […]
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