Real lives – Meron’s Story
Find out how your support is helping Meron find safety and opportunity. Meron fled conflict and political oppression in Eritrea, hoping to find greater safety and opportunities in the UK.…
Reform Benefits System To Support Young People And Save Taxpayers Millions, Says YMCA
An independent evaluation report, looking at two key policy recommendations proposed in YMCA’s ‘Breaking Barriers to Work’ report (August 2023), has concluded that such reforms could yield significant savings for…
Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis: YMCA Report Reveals Desperate Choices Of Our Nation’s Young People
New research released today by YMCA paints a stark picture of the challenges and harsh truth imposed by the ongoing cost of living crisis, particularly affecting young individuals in supported…
Key organisations collectively urge Home Secretary to U-turn on plans to criminalise street homelessness in the Criminal Justice Bill
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales, said: “YMCA is concerned by Government plans to introduce tougher measures as part of a so-called ‘clamp down’ on street homelessness in…
Charity Bank and YMCA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank dedicated to fostering positive social change, celebrates a decade of collaboration with YMCA. Charity Bank uses its savers’ money to provide much-needed loans…
YMCA Identifies Key Barriers Preventing Build of Crucial Affordable Housing and Calls for Change.
A new report published today by YMCA highlights how organisations that aim to provide affordable housing are facing many challenges in their efforts to relieve the ongoing housing crisis. The…
YMCA response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales, said: “In response to the Chancellor’s budget, the commitment to protecting nurseries and preschools from rising costs through guaranteed future funding is…
YMCA Issues Urgent Plea Ahead of General Election: Safeguard Youth Services Before It’s Too Late
YMCA’s latest report, sponsored by Vestey Holdings, reveals yet another opportunity missed for significant reinvestment in youth services. In the face of a marginal 3% real-terms funding increase, the sector…
Now’s Our Chance: YMCA Releases Manifesto for Young People Ahead of General Election
As the UK prepares for the next General Election, YMCA has today launched a bold plan to urge political parties and leaders to seize the opportunity to create positive change…
