The Government has unveiled £105 million to combat rough sleeping. The funding will be used to support rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness into tenancies of their own, including through help with deposits for accommodation, and securing thousands of alternative rooms already available and ready for use, such as student accommodation. Responding…
After 12 weeks of being closed for business, select YMCA charity shops will begin throwing open their doors and welcoming back much-loved customers, donors and staff from Monday 15 June. A gradual reopening will see 19 stores open over the next week as part of YMCA England & Wales’ first phase, which aims to restore…
Statement from Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales 5th June 2020 The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on the 25th May has shaken the world. To die as the result of police brutality simply because of the colour of your skin is unacceptable. George Floyd’s death has sparked the response…
A message from YMCA England & Wales’ Chief Executive, Denise Hatton: As a charity and a family of colleagues, YMCA is deeply concerned with the ongoing challenges faced by COVID-19. Like you, we are uncertain of how deep this virus will impact our communities and how long it will continue to be in our lives.…
A report released today by YMCA reveals that one in four young people (25%) feel so afraid of gangs they are unable to spend time with friends outside of school. This comes as more than half (55%) feel that a primary purpose of youth services should be to keep young people off the streets, however,…
With less than a month to go until the UK votes for its next government, YMCA has released its manifesto calling on political parties and candidates to deliver a new era for youth, with policies tailored to give each young person the opportunity to live their best lives. Based on the aims and concerns of…
Exceptional young people, staff, volunteers, projects and YMCAs from across England and Wales have been honoured at the 10th annual Youth Matters Awards.
We’re calling on young people all over the UK to ensure their voices are heard in December’s General Election by registering to vote today. It takes just five minutes to register to vote at the Government’s website. Not sure if you can vote? Visit our guide to registering. Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England…
The Government have unveiled a £500 million plan to boost youth centres. The Youth Investment Fund will spread over five years, starting at £68 million in 2020/21. Responding to the announcement Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales said: “While this investment makes a very welcome contribution towards vital funding for youth services,…
As cases of mental health difficulties among young people continue to rise, it is more important than ever to take time out to prioritise mental wellbeing. YMCA is calling on the nation to do just that by taking a WHOLE HOUR for themselves on World Mental Health Day (10 October). Following the success of its…
