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Resident Wins National Poetry Competition

To mark National Poetry Day in October last year, the homeless charity, Centrepoint launched their third national competition for young people to showcase their […]
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Brighton & Hove Council Back Plans for Transitional Housing

On Wednesday 5th February, Brighton & Hove Councillors voted unanimously to grant planning permission for 30 units of transitional housing on derelict ground in […]

YMCA Eastbourne Opens First ‘Move On Fund’ Accommodation

We have become the first provider in England to open a government-funded accommodation scheme, helping to empower young people to make the transition from […]

Sleep out and help tackle the root causes of homelessness

Sleep Easy is a fundraising event that challenges you to sleep out for one night, raising money to tackle the root causes of youth […]

Santa Bus is coming to town!

The nights have drawn in, Michael Buble is taking over the airwaves and mince pies are multiplying. It can only mean one thing… the […]
St Patrick's Church to open new night shelter and accommodation

New night shelter and accommodation set to open before Christmas

In the last 10 years, homelessness has increased significantly across the UK; last year, 320,000 people were recorded as homeless in Britain, a rise […]
YMCA Guildford YMCA wins Diversity Award 2019

YMCA Guildford Foyer celebrates win at national Youth Matters Awards!

Staff, volunteers, and residents from YMCA Guildford Foyer, part of YMCA Downslink Group, are celebrating after being named cream of the crop at the […]

Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, visits YMCA DLG

It was great to have the opportunity to welcome Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion to YMCA YAC (Youth Advice Centre) in Brighton last […]
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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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