YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world

In England and Wales, we intensively support 572,000 young people every year, ensuring each young person we meet has an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.

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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Support & Advice
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Accommodation
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Family Work
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Health & Wellbeing
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Training & Education

Youth Matters Awards

Online voting is now open for this year’s Youth Matters Awards 2021.

Please find all of the inspiring young people who have made a positive difference to their community and the amazing YMCA projects that produce life-changing differences every single day.

VOTE TODAY

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How you can get involved

Become a Roomsponsor

Become a Roomsponsor

You could give a young person a home at YMCA and the chance of a new, happy life 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 supporting Team YMCA and making a donation.

> Give 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