Cat started her journey with YMCA Barry Y’s Girls Project as a volunteer mentor, before training as a Youth Worker and joining the team as a Project Coordinator. Get to know Cat as she shares her passion and aspirations for the future in continuing to support young girls aged 9-14 to be their best. What…
Benefits are too low to live on, especially for young people under the age of 25, suggests YMCA, a leading youth organisation supporting young people and adults. The charity has released a comprehensive research report shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals living in supported housing when trying to enter the workforce. The study,…
An inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Youth Affairs revealed that one-third (34%) of young people are concerned that roles they are interested in will be replaced by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Faced with this uncertain landscape, four in 10 young people said they feel worried about the future of work, and…
YMCA England & Wales today launch their second innovative digital platform, created by Trust Impact, where local authorities and members of the public can access a live picture of young people engaged in training and education in their area, right now. As well as identifying the live number of learners broken down by category -…
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, responds to Home Office announcement of £130.5 million investment to tackle serious violence, murder and knife crime “YMCA welcomes the latest announcement from the Home Office, particularly the £23 million investment in vital early intervention programmes in order to stop young people from being drawn into…
Three young people from a YMCA in Salford have featured in a BBC Radio 5 Live documentary in which they share their inspiring stories of how a green-fingered YMCA scheme has transformed their lives from troubled childhood to a brighter future.
Y Care International has launched a new project dedicated to improving and sustaining the economic prospects and security of poor young people in Myanmar, in addition to enabling greater social interaction.
YMCA Fylde Coast has raised over £70,000 for its new development at YMCA Lakeside by hosting three successful culinary events in the North West of England, serving 560 guests and supported by none other than celebrated cook and author, Mary Berry.
Six residents from YMCA Exeter got a taste of working life by taking part in a joint pilot programme with the city’s council that aims to introduce young homeless people to employment. The participants who have all experienced homelessness, were given a tour of eight different departments at Exeter City Council, including Environmental Health, Tourism,…
When Gabriel won the category of Young Leader of the Year at last year’s glittering Youth Matters Awards, he not only walked away from the stage clutching a trophy, but with career enhancing bespoke leadership training, gifted courtesy of sponsors, Changing Point. His story is just one of many that show just how doors can…
