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.

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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

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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.

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Support our campaigns

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

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Help vulnerable young people get their lives back on track by supporting Team YMCA and making a donation.

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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.

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