A report released today by YMCA revealed that the Early Years Funding Formula (EYNFF)* 2023/24 falls far short of the support needed for providers to deliver the Government’s free childcare scheme, as inflation and National Living Wage effectively outstrip any increase across England. YMCA found that the funding rate for three and four-year-old early…
Scrap Car Comparison support YMCA with ‘Donate a Car’ scheme. Customers scrapping their car with Scrap Car Comparison can now choose to donate part or all of their profits to YMCA England & Wales! Since mid-November, when Scrap Car Comparison selected YMCA as its featured Charity, the generosity of its customers means an amazing £4726.49…
The Barnsley Futures bid has been awarded £10.2m, which will work towards helping transform young people’s cultural and wellbeing facilities in Barnsley. Andrea Battye, Youth Work Manager at YMCA Barnsley, said, “The planned redevelopment of YMCA’s building in the heart of Barnsley will enable YMCA and Chilypep to continue to provide a safe, welcoming and…
YMCA England & Wales and YMCA Scotland have today been announced as joint recipients of an official award celebrating the work done by charities to empower young people and volunteers, created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award recognises 20 national charities in total working with young…
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, said: “Whilst YMCA welcomes a number of the announcements in today’s Autumn Statement, the Government should be in no doubt as to the significant challenges that still face the charity sector from the impact of the cost of living crisis and energy price increases. “It is…
Knightsbridge restaurant, Dinings SW3, launch first charity partnership with YMCA YMCA England and Wales and Dinings SW3 have today launched an initial one-year partnership to support YMCA’s work with young people facing homelessness and mental health difficulties. The luxury Japanese Izakaya-inspired restaurant has chosen to support YMCA in its first charitable initiative in the UK in recognition of…
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, a report launched today by YMCA England & Wales warns that the health, wellbeing and future prospects of young residents are under threat, with no proposed Government support in sight. YMCA’s ‘Inside the cost of living crisis’ report was compiled using focus groups within supported housing, and reveals…
YMCA’s multi-million-pound project to create a new five-storey independent living facility for young people in Bolton is now complete and open for occupancy. The new building, called ‘Y-Pad’ and designed by Preston architects Cassidy + Ashton, has transformed YMCA’s existing community and drop-in centre on Deansgate to create forty modern self-contained apartments for young people…
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales: “YMCA welcomes the confirmation around the energy guarantee for businesses and charities announced today which will go a long way in the short term to support many charities like ours. “However, we do urge the Government to outline as quickly the detail around longer-term support…
On behalf of YMCA Scotland, YMCA Ireland and YMCA England & Wales: “It is with great sadness that the YMCA family across all four nations acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. “As we recognise this grave loss, we are reminded of Her Majesty’s selfless devotion to our nation and to the Commonwealth, providing…
