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Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become

Learn more about how we help

What we do

As the YMCA federation in England and Wales, we focus on the following key areas of work
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Family & Youth Work

Creating positive outcomes with children and young people in their communities, and support for families with nursery, daycare, holiday and year-round programmes.

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Health & Wellbeing

Gyms, sport and recreation for fitness, and community hubs for classes, social connection and collaborations.

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Housing

Providing a home and personalised support services for a fresh start in life.

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Training & Education

Opportunities to gain qualifications, skills and employment.

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Support & Advice

A safe place to talk and get help through guided groups, mentoring, counselling, and mental health services.

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How you can get involved

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Become a Roomsponsor

You could help support one young person staying at a YMCA from as little as 40p a day.

> Become a Roomsponsor

Support our campaigns

YMCA tirelessly campaigns for the needs of young people. Find out how you can get involved with our campaigns.

> Support our campaigns

Support Team YMCA

Help vulnerable young people get their lives back on track by joining #TeamYMCA and signing up to the London Marathon.

> Register your interest now 

Donate to YMCA Shops

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Help us transform the lives of vulnerable young people by donating your unwanted goods to YMCA charity shops.

> Donate to YMCA Shops

Find out more about how you can support our work