YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world
In England and Wales, we intensively support 228,000 young people every year, ensuring each young person we meet has an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.
YMCA STORY
Amy’s story
Amy was first made homeless when she was just 16 years old.
“I was terrified. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t been offered a place at YMCA.”
Will you help us be there for the young people who need us the most?
How you can get involved
Find out more about how you can support our work
Support our appeal
Support our appeal and help young people find the emotional support they desperately need
Become a Roomsponsor
You could give a young person a home and a new, happy life from as little as 40p a day
Volunteer
Every year, our volunteers give almost 800,000 hours of their time to help young people
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FEATURE
Supporting mental health
We recognise the huge impact poor mental health has on young people in England and Wales, with social media, finding work and affording somewhere to live all contributing to increased pressure.
Across the country, YMCAs are providing mental health services to 17,000 young people each year, and together we actively campaign to fight mental health stigma.
