Online voting opens for YMCA’s annual Youth Matters awards
Voting has now opened for YMCA’s ninth annual Youth Matters Awards, hosted this year by TV presenter and former BBC’s The Apprentice winner, Michelle Dewberry .
YMCA responds to homelessness forecast
Rough sleeping across Britain is predicted to jump by three quarters (76%) over the next decade, a new forecast from homelessness charity Crisis has warned. Responding to the findings, which estimate that overall homelessness numbers will rise by more than a quarter (26.5%) over the next 10 years to 202,200 in 2026, Denise Hatton, Chief Executive for…
Celebrate everything YMCA and enter our photo comp
Photography captures the world we live in, gives an insight into the lives of billions of people and provides a mighty catalyst for positive change. To celebrate World Photo Day (Saturday 19 August), YMCA’s photo competition will celebrate the power of photography and tell the stories of young people, our work and our impact. We…
Government promises to young people must result in action – YMCA responds to the Queen’s Speech
Following the Queen’s Speech today ( 21 June), YMCA England & Wales responds to the key issues affecting young people which were outlined in the new Government’s plans. Denise Hatton, Chief Executive for the National Council for YMCA’s in England & Wales, said: “It’s positive that the Queen’s Speech focuses on many of the issues…
YMCA England & Wales joins global anniversary basketball challenge
YMCAs across England and Wales are joining forces for the YMCA World Challenge on Saturday 3 June, in the run up to the global organisation’s 173rd anniversary next week. Local YMCAs will offer a range of activities to engage as many people as possible in basketball, which will range from seated basketball sessions to shooting…