Supported housing is designed to be a temporary aid. YMCAs across the country are experiencing a bottleneck, with current residents feeling trapped by the ‘impossibility’ of moving on to independent living due to barriers further exacerbated by the #CostOfLivingCrisis.

💰£1.9 MILLION FOR THE YMCA 💰 The YMCA plays an essential role in providing vital youth services in our local community, and I am delighted to see them receive this much-needed funding. (1/3)

YMCAs awarded more than £7 million as part of the Youth Investment Fund. These announcements form part of the Government’s ‘National Youth Guarantee’, which will ensure every young person aged 11-18 in England has access to regular clubs and activities youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insights/…

Good luck to each and every runner taking part in the #LondonMarathon A special mention for the 33 of #TeamYMCA running on behalf of YMCA to raise funds to support young people in their communities.

The coronation of King Charles III marks a new chapter in our nation’s history. This weekend, we recognise his passion for public service and commitment to values that align with YMCA’s, such as environmental sustainability, education, and youth empowerment. #YMCA #Coronation

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams organised the first meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association (#YMCA). YMCA has grown to serve more than 65 million people globally, regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality or background. Happy 179th Birthday to us! #FoundersDay

Our CEO Gareth Sherwood was delighted to meet HRH Prince William today to discuss developing further support for the homeless community in our area. For more information on the support the YMCA currently offers visit our website: ymcabournemouth.org.uk

📢 Congratulations to YMCA Lincolnshire, YMCA Newcastle, YMCA Brunel Group, YMCA Fairthorne Group, and YMCA St Helens on the latest YIF! 🎉 This valuable funding will enable YMCA to reach 700+ more young people a year through youth work. 🙌 Thank you to Department for Culture, Media and Sport for making a difference! 👏 #YMCA #YIF

Yesterday was a milestone for our Youth Ambassadors as Harrison had a unique chance to interview the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, @halfon4harlowMP at YMCA Fringe. Together, they delved into the significance of skills and apprenticeships. #CPC2023

If you think restricting tents is a solution for homelessness, you have missed the point!

During World War I, YMCA aided and abetted service members in maintaining contact with their families by sending more than 650,000 photos of loved ones to those on active service. YMCA provided free writing paper to all troops to write home. #YMCA #LestWeForget

Moina Michael, a YMCA worker, started a movement for veterans when she wore a red poppy in the act of remembrance, after being inspired by John McCrae's famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' in 1918. #RemembranceSunday #YMCA

Make your voice heard! 📣 Join peers across the globe by taking part in World YMCA's Youth Meaningful Work survey now to share your thoughts on what meaningful work means to you, and help create solutions for the future. Survey closes 26 January: bit.ly/3S31mdj #YMCA

Delighted to welcome Sir Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to YMCA Milton Keynes today speaking to our #YoungPeople about their experiences and suggestions to tackle violence affecting young people. Read YMCA England & Wales manifesto. ymca.org.uk/2024manifesto?…

Did you see us on BBC Look East last night?👀 Amelia came to chat to our Youth Ambassador, Jess Marriott, about the YMCA England & Wales Manifesto. Tune in to Politics East on BBC1, Sunday at 10am, to find out more about the impact this General Election could have on young people.

“Youth work is about young people designing it. What they’re looking for is that safe space, where they can build social relationships." Chief Executive Denise Hatton speaking to BBC News (UK) about YMCA's latest report on the importance of youth services. #NowsOurChance

We are delighted to be at #LDConf alongside Lib Dem MP Bobby Dean MP 🔶 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and NYA to speak on the important subject of youth work and enrichment - we will be providing updates on the session below 🧵👇

Did you know YMCA are building a brand new Youth Hub?📢 A brand new Youth Hub is being built to give young people in the city an exciting space to develop untapped skills or discover new hobbies and passions✨ Want to support? Click here➡️: bit.ly/3yufmqY

Our Chief Executive, Denise Hatton attended the #CivilSocietyCovenant today at 10 Downing Street, led by Lisa Nandy MP. This marks a ‘new beginning’ of relationship between the government and civil society to tackle some of the most pressing issues our communities face. #YMCA

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you see “YMCA”? 🎶Is it the iconic Village People song? 💪A gym? 👀Or something else entirely? We meet members of the public to find out: youtu.be/bQKZShpfVZw?si… #YMCA