YMCA pays tribute to Lord Frank Judd
It is with great sadness that YMCA learns of the passing of Lord Frank Judd. He was an extraordinary man who achieved significant changes to the injustices he saw around…
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
On behalf of YMCA Scotland, YMCA Ireland, and YMCA England & Wales: “The YMCA family across all four nations is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal…
YMCAs across England unite for one mammoth virtual Sleep Easy event to raise money and awareness in aid of youth homelessness
For the very first time, YMCAs from across England will come together to take part in a mammoth virtual Sleep Easy event on Friday March 26, with the aim of raising vital funds to…
YMCA responds to Home Office investment to tackle serious violence, murder and knife crime
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…
YMCA | International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales: “Each year on International Women’s Day (IWD) we not only celebrate women’s achievements but also their determination to…
YMCA responds to today’s Spring Budget announcement
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement earlier today, Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales said: “YMCA welcomes the Government’s increased focus and investment in employability for low…
Unlock financial and social barriers for homeless young people to solve rough sleeping crises
YMCA’s latest research into young people’s experiences of moving out of homelessness and into independent living has found that 70% were ready to move on but remained in supported accommodation.…
Charity shops set to reopen in April
The Prime Minister’s latest statement has provided plans for the reopening of non-essential retail and other industries across England. If strict conditions are met, non-essential retail – which encompasses all…
Overdue investment and further funding cuts risk leaving youth services stranded at crisis point
New analysis by YMCA shows that Local Authority spending on youth services in 2019/20 in England was £372.12m, a further reduction of 6% year-on-year. This means that since 2010/11 funding…
YMCA calls for COVID-19 vaccine to be freely and equally available to all
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of billions of people in every corner of the world, and drastically curtailed economic and social activity. Already more than 100 million people…
